The Mclelland Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyVillanova, Pennsylvania · EIN 27-2995394 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.6M
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$26M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $50,000.
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
41% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Volunteers in Medicine | West Chester, PA | Support | $750,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Support | $250,000 |
| Kipp Philadelphia | Phila, PA | Support | $100,000 |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Support | $75,000 |
| Home of the Sparrow | Exton, PA | Support | $55,000 |
| Chester County Food Bank | Exton, PA | Support | $50,000 |
| Community Partnership School | Phila, PA | Support | $50,000 |
| Manna on Main St | Lansdale, PA | Support | $50,000 |
| Philabundance | Phila, PA | Support | $50,000 |
| Take Stock in Children of Nassau County | Yulee, FL | Support | $50,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Brandywine | West Chester, PA | Support | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Nassau County Foundation | Fernandina Beach, FL | Support | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Phila | Phila, PA | Support | $20,000 |
| Playworks | Phila, PA | Support | $20,000 |
| Foodshare | Wallingford, CT | Support | $10,000 |
| Maternal Child Health Consortium | West Chester, PA | Support | $10,000 |
| Sanctuary Farm Philadelphia | Phila, PA | Support | $10,000 |
| The Diaper Bank of Connecticut | North Haven, CT | Support | $10,000 |
| J Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust | Broomall, PA | Support | $6,000 |
| Journey Home | Hartford, CT | Support | $5,000 |
| The Anna Grace Project | Newtown, CT | Support | $5,000 |
| The Bridge Family Center | West Hartford, CT | Support | $5,000 |
| The First Tee of Greater Phila | Phila, PA | Support | $5,000 |
| The Village for Families and Children | Hartford, CT | Support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,636,000 | 24 |
| 2024 | $1,040,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $790,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631219349100448
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-2995394
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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