Mcclary-white Charitable Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a diverse range of causes, primarily focusing on health, education, and community welfare. Its mission includes providing assistance for cancer research, disaster relief, food security, and programs aimed at ending domestic violence. The foundation also supports educational initiatives, including public education and scholarships, as well as faith-based organizations. Through its funding, it serves various populations, including children, families facing hunger, and disadvantaged communities, reflecting a commitment to social equity and health improvement.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize nonprofit or community organization with an established relationship or introduction into the foundation’s network, working in food security, community centers, public education, health/cancer causes, or faith-based community services.
Good Fit
- • Established relationship or an introduction to a trustee or past grantee.
- • Programs focused on food/hunger relief, community centers, or public education.
- • Budget and project asks in the $5K–$25K range.
- • Track record of local service (particularly in Rhode Island) or alignment with the foundation’s recent purposes.
Geography
Recent grants reached organizations in 11 different states, showing a broadly distributed geographic footprint even though Rhode Island received a large share (about 42%).
Recipient Variety
The latest year lists 23 distinct recipients across diverse mission areas (food assistance, education, health, faith-based services), and the portfolio contains many independent organizations rather than a single beneficiary.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly notes it funds only preselected organizations and the filings show only one new grantee in the latest year, which together indicate a low practical likelihood that an unfamiliar applicant would enter the portfolio without an introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
