The Mcwethy Foundation
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 36-3912789 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$579K
Organizations funded45
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$15.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE MCWETHY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O BANK OF AMERICA NA 110 N W, CHICAGO IL 60606 |
| Phone | 3128283603 |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAL APPLICATION REQUIRED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
97% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| American Transparency | Hinsdale, IL | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| The Heartland Institute | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| The Mackinac Center for Public Policy | Midland, MI | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Illinois Policy Institute | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Media Research Center | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | Reston, VA | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Semper Fi and America's Fund | Oceanside, CA | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Fdn | Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Cold Spring, KY | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Ann & Robert Lurie Children's Hospital | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops | Taunton, MA | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Owasso, OK | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Chapelstreet Church | Geneva, IL | Unrestricted general | $14,500 |
| The Shriners' Hospital for Children | Tampa, FL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Honor Flight Chicago | Rosemont, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Illinois Pga Foundation | Golf, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| State Policy Network | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Hollywood, FL | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| United States Adaptive Golf Alliance | Westmont, IL | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Spring Creek Horses Help Foundation | Three Oaks, MI | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Goldwater Institute | Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| The Smile Train | Washington, DC | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Hope International | Lancaster, PA | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Team Rubicon | Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| K9s for Warriors | Ponte Vedra, FL | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Therapeutic Equestrian Center | Niles, MI | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Kids Alive International | Alpharetta, GA | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Wayside Cross Ministries | Aurora, IL | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Elderday Center | Batavia, IL | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| SPCA Southwest Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Convoy of Hope | Springfield, MO | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Pine Cove | Tyler, TX | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Paws of Hope Southwest Michigan | Stevensville, MI | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Easter Seals Dupage & Fox Valley Region | Villa Park, IL | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $579,000 | 45 |
| 2024 | $522,000 | 34 |
| 2023 | $504,600 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601209349101470
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3912789
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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