The Mary Gaylord Mcclean Foundation (Formerly Mary Gaylord Foundation)
Invitation OnlySimpsonville, Kentucky · EIN 73-1519735 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$405K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$14.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
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
51% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | General operations | $50,000 |
| Upside Therapeutic | Louisville, KY | General operations | $48,000 |
| Green Hill Therapy | Louisville, KY | General operations | $30,000 |
| Woody Williams Foundation | Louisville, KY | General operations | $25,000 |
| Coach Stone Nonprofit Foundation Inc | Simpsonville, KY | General operations | $25,000 |
| Fieldstone Farm Foundation Inc | Elsberry, MO | General operations | $20,000 |
| Horsesensing Inc | Shelbyville, KY | General operations | $20,000 |
| Operation Care Inc | Shelbyville, KY | General operations | $20,000 |
| Saddlebred Rescue Inc | Hardwick, NJ | General operations | $20,000 |
| The Heart That Gives Foundation | Ashland, MO | General operations | $18,000 |
| American Saddlebred Museum | Lexington, KY | General operations | $10,000 |
| Casa of the River Region | Louisville, KY | General operations | $10,000 |
| Central Kentucky Riding for Hope | Lexington, KY | General operations | $10,000 |
| Founding Sons Mc Inc | Central Islip, NY | General operations | $10,000 |
| Kentucky Horse Park Foundation | Lexington, KY | General operations | $10,000 |
| Teen Recovery Solutions | Oklahoma City, OK | General operations | $10,000 |
| The Sanctuary at Blackhorse Manor Inc | Pleasureville, KY | General operations | $10,000 |
| Dreamscape Inc | Eagleville, TN | General operations | $10,000 |
| Nexus Equine | Oklahoma City, OK | General operations | $10,000 |
| Therapeutic Riding Incorporated of Louisville | Simpsonville, KY | General operations | $10,000 |
| Victory Farm | Gastonia, NC | General operations | $10,000 |
| Jarrett's Joy Cart of Louisville | Lexington, KY | General operations | $5,000 |
| People & Animal Learning Services | Bloomington, IN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Shelby County Community Center | Harlan, IA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | General operations | $2,000 |
| United States Equestrian Team Foundation Inc | Gladstone, NJ | General operations | $1,500 |
| Humane Society of the United States | Washington, DC | General operations | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $404,750 | 27 |
| 2023 | $406,250 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502819349101430
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-1519735
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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