George and Margaret Mclane Foundation
Historical FunderCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 20-7373591 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.6M
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$17.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $40,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CHRISTOPHER WHEELER |
|---|---|
| Address | 1106 RACE STREET, CINCINNATI OH 45202 |
| Phone | 5134797999 |
| GMMCLANEFD@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
7% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities Sw Ohio | Cincinnati, OH | Health and social services | $250,000 |
| Franklin City Schools | Franklin, OH | City schools | $200,000 |
| Optimall Services | Cincinnati, OH | Private school support | $150,000 |
| Film Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Promoting and cultivating film | $85,000 |
| Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society | Cincinnati, OH | Community art center | $71,700 |
| Starfire | Cincinnati, OH | Training for mentally challenged | $60,000 |
| The Mercantile Library | Cincinnati, OH | Library | $54,000 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | Cincinnati, OH | Music and arts | $45,000 |
| Art Academy of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Art education | $40,000 |
| Cet Public Television | Cincinnati, OH | Education & arts | $40,000 |
| Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank | Cincinnati, OH | Provide diapers to low income | $40,000 |
| Elementz | Cincinnati, OH | Music/Dance program for youth | $35,000 |
| Level-Up Cincinnati | Madeira, OH | Education and guidance | $35,000 |
| William S Olson Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Civic organization support | $35,000 |
| Behringer-Crawford Museum | Covington, KY | Presentation & study of nature, & ar | $30,000 |
| Forest Hills Found for Education | Cincinnati, OH | Educational enrichment | $30,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank | Cincinnati, OH | Community outreach | $30,000 |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Philanthropic support to good samari | $30,000 |
| Nest | Cincinnati, OH | Community preservation | $30,000 |
| The Leukemia and Lymphona Society | Blue Ash, OH | Medical research and support | $30,000 |
| Women's Alliance Inc | Cincinnati, OH | African american youth support | $30,000 |
| Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber | Cincinnati, OH | Community development | $25,000 |
| Journey to Hope | Cincinnati, OH | Community support | $25,000 |
| Victorian at Riverside | Covington, KY | Supporting aging women | $25,000 |
| Kennedy Heights Arts Center | Cincinnati, OH | Arts and cultural programs | $24,500 |
| Artworks | Cincinnati, OH | Promoting art | $20,000 |
| Community Matters Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Community support | $20,000 |
| Over-The-Rhine Community Housing | Cincinnati, OH | Housing outreach | $20,000 |
| Mason County Wrestling | Maysville, KY | Youth wrestling program | $10,000 |
| The Library Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Library support | $7,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater | Cincinnati, OH | After school program | $5,000 |
| Paloozanoire | Cincinnati, OH | Supporting people of color | $5,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Cincinnati, OH | Community support | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Reds Community Fund | Cincinnati, OH | Youth outreach | $4,000 |
| Cox Arboretum Foundation | Dayton, OH | Public arboretum/museum support | $4,000 |
| Xavier University | Cincinnati, OH | Education | $2,050 |
| Impact Autism | Cincinnati, OH | Autistic adult support | $1,500 |
| St James- White Oak School | Cincinnati, OH | Education | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,555,750 | 38 |
| 2023 | $1,051,450 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541339349103664
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-7373591
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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