James & Madeleine McMullan Family Foundation
Historical FunderLake Forest, Illinois · EIN 36-3506203 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $173,959.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MS CILLE NORMAN NEWTON CNTY HS |
|---|---|
| Address | 16255 HIGHWAY 503, DECATUR MS 39327 |
| Phone | 6016352718 |
| Form and materials | Application available upon request. |
| Deadlines | April 1, Current Year |
| Restrictions | STUDENTS OF NEWTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL ARE SELECTED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED, SCHOLASTIC RECORD, PERSONAL STATEMENTS, ACTIVITY RECORD AND FACULTY RECOMMENDATION. |
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
80% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County Community Foundation | Grayslake, IL | general support | $535,000 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | general support | $355,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | general support | $250,000 |
| McMullanO'Connor Family Fund | Pass Christian, MS | General Support | $173,959 |
| University of Mississippi Endowment | Oxford, MS | General Support | $160,000 |
| University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, MS | General Support | $50,000 |
| Cristshian Quinones | Newton, MS | College tuition and expenses | $5,000 |
| Desmond Moore | Newton, MS | college tuition and expenses | $5,000 |
| My Linh Niolet | Newton, MS | College tuition and expenses | $5,000 |
| Jasmyn Montiforte | Newton, MS | College tuition and expenses | $5,000 |
| Jaylin Acker | Newton, MS | College tuition and expenses | $5,000 |
| Amyah Jones | Newton, MS | College tuition and expenses | $5,000 |
| Mallory Williams | Newton, MS | College tuition and expenses | $5,000 |
| Zoe Scandurro | Newton, MS | College tuition and expenses | $5,000 |
| Sania Turner | Newton, MS | College tuition and expenses | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,568,959 | 15 |
| 2024 | $1,757,176 | 32 |
| 2023 | $18,590,973 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349101925
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3506203
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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