The Mcloughlin Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes primarily in the areas of community development, human services, and youth development. Its mission appears to focus on providing general support to local organizations that address essential needs such as education, domestic violence prevention, and advocacy for children. The foundation serves a diverse range of populations, including children, seniors, and victims of domestic abuse, reflecting a commitment to enhancing the well-being of the community. While it primarily operates in Michigan, it also extends support to organizations in other states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established community nonprofits based in southwestern Michigan (Cass/St. Joseph area) working in human services, youth development, senior services, or community events, seeking general operating or program support in the typical $5k–$25k range.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Michigan (priority appears local/in‑state).
- • Work aligns with community services, youth programs, senior services, or local event sponsorship.
- • Requests are for general support or program-level funding sized between roughly $5,000 and $25,000.
- • Has a visible local presence or endorsement from regional intermediaries (United Way, local county nonprofits).
- • Has an existing track record with independent charity status and local community partnerships.
Geography
Giving is concentrated in Michigan (about 86% of dollars in 2023) but the foundation also made awards in a small number of other states, so the observed footprint is state/regional rather than strictly local or national.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 21 distinct recipients across multiple mission areas (human services, youth, seniors, community events) with 23 grants total, indicating a broad recipient set for a foundation of this size.
New Applicants
Behaviorally the funder added many new recipients in 2023 (14 new grantees), which suggests new entrants can enter the portfolio; however the publicly stated process indicates grants are to preselected organizations and there is no open application route, so direct access for unfamiliar applicants is plausible but not straightforward.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
