The McWilliams Foundation
Accepts applications
The McWilliams Foundation is a private foundation in Wheeling, West Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $75,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$75,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$37,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $75,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $10,637 | 1 | $1.6 million |
| 2023 | $50,000 | 1 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $75,000 | 1 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $75,000 | 2 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James T McClure Trustee 60 Fourteenth Street, Wheeling, WV 26003 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (304) 233-2450 |
| What to submit | Written form with description of charitable purposes and evidence of charitable/exempt status under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3). |
| Restrictions | Limited to distributions for charitable purposes under 501(c)(3). |
What The McWilliams Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 2 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museums of Oglebay Institute | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Wheeling National Heritage Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James T McClure
Questions people ask
Does The McWilliams Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The McWilliams Foundation give?
$75,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.
Who runs The McWilliams Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James T McClure (Trustee).
What does The McWilliams Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.