Mcvay Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinnetonka, Minnesota · EIN 36-3311833 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1M
Organizations funded66
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$23.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
24% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN | General operation | $95,000 |
| Alia | St Paul, MN | General operation | $90,000 |
| St David's Center | Minnetonka, MN | General operation | $65,000 |
| The Family Partnership | Minneapolis, MN | General operation | $45,000 |
| Withall (Fka Emily Prog Fdn) | St Louis Park, MN | General operation | $40,000 |
| Salvation Army | Roseville, MN | General operation | $35,000 |
| Mn Public Radio | St Paul, MN | General operation | $30,000 |
| Open Cupboard | Oakdale, MN | General operation | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | St Paul, MN | General operation | $25,000 |
| Way to Grow | Minneapolis, MN | General operation | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | Minneapolis, MN | General operation | $20,000 |
| Baby's Space | Minneapolis, MN | General operation | $20,000 |
| Kanabec County Historical Museum | Mora, MN | General operation | $20,000 |
| Loppet Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General operation | $20,000 |
| Minnesota Orchestra | Minneapolis, MN | General operation | $20,000 |
| Second Harvest | Brooklyn Park, MN | General operation | $20,000 |
| Washburn Center for Children | Minneapolis, MN | General operation | $20,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | General operation | $15,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies | St Paul, MN | General operation | $15,000 |
| Hamline University Scholarships | St Paul, MN | General operation | $15,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | Minneapolis, MN | General operation | $15,000 |
| Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS | General operation | $15,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes Too | Minneapolis, MN | General operation | $15,000 |
| Rust College | Holly Springs, MS | General operation | $15,000 |
| Sterling College | Sterling, KS | General operation | $15,000 |
| Studio-180 | Minneapolis, MN | General operation | $15,000 |
| The Principia | St Louis, MO | General operation | $15,000 |
| United Theological Seminary | St Paul, MN | General operation | $15,000 |
| University of Mn Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General operation | $15,000 |
| Cape | Chicago, IL | General operation | $10,000 |
| Leelanau Children's Center | Leland, MI | General operation | $10,000 |
| Pathfinder | Washington, DC | General operation | $10,000 |
| Project Success | Minneapolis, MN | General operation | $10,000 |
| Shattered Globe Theater | Chicago, IL | General operation | $10,000 |
| Twin Cities Public Television | St Paul, MN | General operation | $10,000 |
| University of the Cumberlands Fka Cumberland College | Williamsburg, KY | General operation | $10,000 |
| Walk-In Counseling | Minneapolis, MN | General operation | $10,000 |
| Cedar Cultural Center | Minneapolis, MN | General operation | $7,500 |
| Jayce Food Shelf | Minneapolis, MN | General operation | $7,500 |
| Pillsbury United Communities | Minneapolis, MN | General operation | $7,500 |
| Sabathani Community Center | Minneapolis, MN | General operation | $7,500 |
| Best Prep | Minneapolis, MN | General operation | $7,000 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes | Minneapolis, MN | General operation | $7,000 |
| Camphill Village | Sauk Center, MN | General operation | $6,000 |
| Adventures Unlimiteddisc Bd Foundation | Greenwood Village, CO | General operation | $5,000 |
| Como Early Learning Center | Minneapolis, MN | General operation | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | General operation | $5,000 |
| Friends of Hennepin County Library | Minneapolis, MN | General operation | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Twin Citites | Minneapolis, MN | General operation | $5,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Art | Minneapolis, MN | General operation | $5,000 |
| Minneapolis College of Arts & Design | Minneapolis, MN | General operation | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | St Paul, MN | General operation | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Opera | Minneapolis, MN | General operation | $5,000 |
| Mn Zoo Foundation | Apple Valley, MN | General operation | $5,000 |
| Penumbra Theater | St Paul, MN | General operation | $5,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | St Paul, MN | General operation | $5,000 |
| Cedars Camps | Ballwin, MO | General operation | $3,500 |
| Youth Frontiers | Minneapolis, MN | General operation | $3,500 |
| Center for Victims of Torture | St Paul, MN | General operation | $3,000 |
| Love One Another Fka Minneapolis Recreation Development | Edina, MN | General operation | $3,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 66 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,013,500 | 66 |
| 2024 | $1,042,000 | 67 |
| 2023 | $1,003,000 | 63 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642449349100704
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3311833
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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