The Mcleroy Foundation
Historical FunderBrentwood, Tennessee · EIN 62-1763305 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PHYLLIS MCLEROY |
|---|---|
| Address | 5549 SADDLEWOOD LANE, BRENTWOOD TN 37027 |
| Phone | 6153374458 |
| PMCLEROY@COMCAST.NET | |
| Form and materials | A WRITTEN PROPOSAL MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO PHYLLIS MCLEROY AT PMCLEROY@COMCAST.NET. ANY ORGANIZATION REQUESTING FUNDS MUST PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF A 501 (C)(3) STATUS AND A COPY OF THEIR IRS DETERMINATION LETTER. IN ADDITION, THEY MUST SUBMIT A BUDGET, TIMELINES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT. THE FOUNDATION WILL NOT PROVIDE GRANTS FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES OR OPERATING EXPENSES. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE PROGRAM MUST BE IN TENNESSEE. THE MCLEROY FOUNDATION ONLY PROVIDES GRANTS TO THOSE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE; YOUTH WHO HAVE AGED OUT OR ARE IN THE PROCESS OF AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE; OR YOUTH WHO MAY BE AT RISK FOR ENTERING THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THESE ORGANIZATIONS ARE NOT NECESSARILY PRESELECTED, BUT THERE ARE A LIMITED NUMBER OF THEM. WE HAVE INFORMATION PACKETS THAT ARE PROVIDED TO ANY INTERESTED AGENCIES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Campus | Nashville, TN | Program support | $10,000 |
| Tn Alliance for Kids | Brentwood, TN | Program support and incentive grants | $10,000 |
| Monroe Hardingrsi | Nashville, TN | Ged incentive grants for 16 students | $7,034 |
| Dream and Wishes of Tn | Nashville, TN | Program support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,534 | 4 |
| 2024 | $247,633 | 23 |
| 2023 | $63,265 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601519349100300
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1763305
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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