Mccain Foundation
Invitation OnlyErie, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6049931 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$37K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dafmark Dance Theater Acadamey | Erie, PA | Grant supporting arts to intercity youth | $6,000 |
| Hamot Health Foundation | Erie, PA | Grant supporting nursing scholarships | $5,000 |
| Julia Hospice Palliative Care | Mckean, PA | Grant supporting facility upgrade construction | $5,000 |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Indiana, PA | Scholarship supporting student education | $4,000 |
| Barber National Institute | Erie, PA | Grant supporting mentally challenged | $4,000 |
| Erie Cancer Wellness Center | Erie, PA | Cancer support services | $4,000 |
| Pennwest University | Edinboro, PA | Student tuition scholarship | $4,000 |
| Stairways Behavioral Health | Erie, PA | Grant supporting mental health services | $2,000 |
| Emmaus Ministries Soup Kitchen | Erie, PA | Assistance to feed the poor | $1,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Erie, PA | Grant supporting food donations to those in need | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $37,000 | 10 |
| 2022 | $45,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512819349100701
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6049931
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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