McLIN FAMILY FOUNDATION
Invitation OnlyLafayette, California · EIN 94-3303399 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $7,500.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
9% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Trampas | Lafayette, CA | Educ/Social Services | $15,000 |
| Coachella Valley Rescue Mission | Indio, CA | Social Services | $15,000 |
| South County Youth Coalition | Arroyo Grande, CA | Social Services | $15,000 |
| Bighorn Behind a Miracle | Palm Desert, CA | Social Services | $10,000 |
| The College Preparatory School | Oakland, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| Claremont McKenna College - Womens Golf | Claremont, CA | Education | $7,500 |
| Gable Heartbeats Foundation | Pleasanton, CA | Education | $7,500 |
| Jacqualyn Palchak Cancer Fund | Pismo Beach, CA | Social Services | $7,500 |
| Alzheimer's Assn NorCalNV Chapter | San Jose, CA | Social Services | $7,500 |
| Elizabeth Dole Foundation | Washington, DC | Social Services | $7,500 |
| Lafayette Library and Learning Ctr | Lafayette, CA | Education | $7,500 |
| Winter Night Family Shelter Inc | Pleasant Hill, CA | Social Services | $7,500 |
| Joybound People and Pets | Walnut Creek, CA | Social Services | $7,500 |
| Tahoe Donner Giving Fund | Truckee, CA | Social Services | $5,000 |
| University of Washington | Seattle, WA | Education | $5,000 |
| Legal Services for Children | San Francisco, CA | Social Services | $5,000 |
| San Ramon Library Foundation | San Ramon, CA | Education | $2,500 |
| Xenophon Therapeutic Riding Center | Orinda, CA | Education | $2,500 |
| Meals on Wheels of Alameda County | Oakland, CA | Social Services | $2,500 |
| Campaign One at a Time | Fullerton, CA | Social Services | $2,500 |
| Mt Diablo Interpretive Center | Walnut Creek, CA | Education | $2,500 |
| Little Miracles Inc | Pleasanton, CA | Social Services | $2,500 |
The return also lists 15 grants to individuals ($105,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $260,000 | 37 |
| 2023 | $164,000 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541159349101724
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3303399
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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