The Mccarty Cheney Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a focus on religious and faith-based initiatives. It primarily funds organizations that address greatest needs and provide general support, including community service clubs and human services. The foundation demonstrates a commitment to animal welfare through its support of shelters. Its grantmaking reflects a diverse range of recipients, including ministries and community organizations, indicating a broad interest in enhancing community well-being.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-mid sized faith-based or community service charity with 501(c)(3) status, a regional presence (especially in FL/GA/VA/AL), and an existing connection or referral into the foundation’s network.
Good Fit
- • Religious or human-services mission consistent with prior grantees (ministries, churches, community service).
- • Ability to accept general purpose or 'greatest need' unrestricted support.
- • Existing relationship, introduction, or prior receipt of funding from the foundation.
- • Capacity to receive awards in the observed range (roughly low five figures up to mid six figures).
- • Regional operations or projects in Florida or neighboring Southeastern states.
Geography
The latest year’s grants went to organizations in four states (including Florida), indicating a multi-state footprint rather than a single-city focus.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded five distinct organizations in the latest year, all of which were returning grantees, and the prior year showed ten different recipients overall, so the observed portfolio is moderate in breadth but concentrated among repeat grantees.
New Applicants
Behaviorally the foundation funded no new recipients in the latest year and all five grantees were repeats, which suggests a relationship-driven pattern; although a letter-based application route is published, the observed giving history indicates new entrants are unlikely to break in easily.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
