George & Margaret Mclane Foundation
The George and Margaret McLane Foundation is a charitable 501(c)(3) foundation (established from the estate of Wilhelmina McLane) that supports scholarships for Franklin High School and funds local education, arts, vulnerable populations, and animal welfare causes. The site lists officers (trustee, executive director) and funded partners and includes a scholarship page.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An Ohio-based nonprofit (especially in the Cincinnati/Franklin area) focused on education, arts/culture, community services, or vulnerable populations with capacity to manage mid-sized grants.
Good Fit
- • Organization is located in Ohio, preferably serving Franklin or Greater Cincinnati.
- • Programs in K–12 education, scholarships, community arts, or services for vulnerable populations.
- • Track record of local partnerships and measurable community impact.
- • Request size matches recent grants (from a few thousand up to mid-five figures or occasionally six figures).
- • Willingness to engage via the foundation website or by contacting the named executive director.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Ohio: roughly 96% of 2023 dollars stayed in-state and the foundation primarily funds organizations in the Franklin/Cincinnati area, with only small out-of-state activity.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 45 distinct recipients across education, arts, health, housing, animal welfare and other local causes, and the portfolio includes many independent organizations despite some top-five dollar concentration.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness exists: the foundation lists application information and contact details, and 26 new recipients appeared in 2023, so unfamiliar local applicants have a demonstrable path into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
