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Mclean Fund

EIN 06-6026241 · Simsbury, CT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MCLEAN FUND CARRIES OUT THE PUBLIC AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES SET FORTH IN THE WILL OF SENATOR GEORGE P. MCLEAN. THE PURPOSES OF THE FUND ARE THE SUPPORT OF THE MCLEAN GAME REFUGE, A 501(C)(3) NATURE PRESERVE OF OVER 4,400 ACRES THAT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, AND SUPPORT OF MCLEAN AFFILIATES, A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION WHICH PROVIDES CARE, MAINTENANCE, WELFARE, SUPPORT, NURSING AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO ITS RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY AT LARGE.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 95%
Employees
0
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$385,165, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 69% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $2.9 million spent. THIS FUNDING IS TO SUPPORT MCLEAN AFFILIATES, INC. (EIN #26-1960246) IN PROVIDING CARE, MAINTENANCE, WELFARE, SUPPORT, NURSING AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO ITS RESIDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. MCLEAN AFFILIATES PROGRAM METRICS: A) SKILLED FACILITY HAD 21,761 PATIENT DAYS; B) ASSISTED LIVING 16,587 DAYS OF CARE; C) HOSPICE 10,379 VISITS; D) HOME CARE 11,956 DAYS; E) HOME DELIVERED MEALS 9,658; F) AND OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION SERVICES 7,344 VISITS.
  2. $295,000 spent. THIS FUNDING IS TO SUPPORT THE MCLEAN GAME REFUGE, INC. (EIN #26-1960261) WHICH IS A NATURAL PRESERVE TOTALING OVER 4,400 ACRES IN THE TOWNS OF GRANBY, SIMSBURY, AND CANTON, CONNECTICUT. THE GAME REFUGE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR NATURE STUDY AND RECREATION WITHOUT CHARGE ON A YEAR ROUND BASIS. IT IS RECOGNIZED BY THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AS A NATIONAL NATURAL AREA.
  3. $119,750 spent. MCLEAN FUND ENGAGED EXPERTS IN THE FIELDS OF MARKETING, HEALTH CARE REIMBURSEMENT, ATTORNEYS, AND SENIOR LIVING CONSULTANTS TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES THAT MAKE GOOD USE OF THE FUND'S ASSETS IN EVOLVING THE FIELD OF PROVIDING SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1968.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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