Quick Summary
Name: McCance Foundation Tr Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $5,439,878 (2023) |
| Grant Range | Not publicly disclosed |
| Average Grant | $32,969 (2023) |
| Application Method | Invitation Only |
Contact Details
Based in North Scituate, MA No public contact information available - does not accept unsolicited requests
Geographic Focus
Primarily United States, with focus on:
- National programs
- Massachusetts (local giving including Mass General Hospital)
- Fishers Island, NY (special interest area)
Funding Priorities
- Education: Focus on alleviating poverty for disadvantaged children through education reform
- Environment and Conservation: Conservation programs and environmental protection
- Medical Research: Research on diseases affecting the McCance family (excluding Alzheimer's, which is funded through separate Cure Alzheimer's Fund)
- Social Entrepreneurship and Venture Philanthropy: Supports New Profit grantee-partners (8-10 organizations in portfolio)
- Fishers Island, NY: Special geographic interest area
What They Don't Fund
- Unsolicited grant requests (does not accept)
- Organizations not pre-selected by trustees
- The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations
Application Method
Invitation Only - The foundation operates on a proactive selection model. Henry McCance and his family (two daughters, son-in-law, and executive director) pick organizations to support rather than accepting grant applications. Organizations cannot apply; they must be identified and selected by the foundation's leadership.
The foundation follows a venture philanthropy approach, emphasizing:
- Results-oriented programs
- Innovation
- Well-researched and evaluated initiatives
- Substantial impact potential
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