Thomas R and Kathy S McPherson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 26-1207871 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$74K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$55K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,500 and $25,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church | Southern Pines, NC | General & Unrestricted | $30,750 |
| Judson Theatre Inc | Pinehurst, NC | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| First Health of the Carolinas Inc | Pinehurst, NC | Health care system including cancer center, hospice, Clara's House | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Sandhills Inc | Southern Pines, NC | Building Great Futures Campaign | $6,500 |
| The Tin Whistles Scholarship Foundation | Pinehurst, NC | unrestricted studies Scholarship Fund | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,750 | 5 |
| 2024 | $77,500 | 6 |
| 2023 | $99,917 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600939349100505
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1207871
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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