The McLean Award for Philanthropy
The McLean Award for Philanthropy is given to honor those individuals, families, and corporations that exemplify CREATE Founders George and Anna Keirsey McLean’s spirit in charitable giving. It recognizes the extraordinary leadership of people and organizations working to improve the quality of life in our community and our region.
Pictured: Heywood and Sue Washburn, 2023 Recipient
The McLean Award for Philanthropy​
The McLean Award for Philanthropy is given to honor those individuals, families, and corporations that exemplify CREATE Founders George and Anna Keirsey McLean’s spirit in charitable giving. It recognizes the extraordinary leadership of people and organizations working to improve the quality of life in our community and our region.
Pictured: Heywood and Sue Washburn, 2023 Recipient
The McLean Award for Philanthropy
The McLean Award for Philanthropy is given to honor those individuals, families, and corporations that exemplify CREATE Founders George and Anna Keirsey McLean’s spirit in charitable giving. It recognizes the extraordinary leadership of people and organizations working to improve the quality of life in our community and our region.
Pictured: Larry and Judy Kirk, 2023 Recipients
The McLean Award for Philanthropy
The McLean Award for Philanthropy is given to honor those individuals, families, and corporations that exemplify CREATE Founders George and Anna Keirsey McLean’s spirit in charitable giving. It recognizes the extraordinary leadership of people and organizations working to improve the quality of life in our community and our region.
Pictured: Larry and Judy Kirk, 2023 Recipients
Toyota Wellspring Education Fund
The commitment of Toyota to establish a $50 million endowment over ten years at the CREATE Foundation is the most extraordinary gift to support public education in the history of our state.
Toyota Wellspring Education Fund
The commitment of Toyota to establish a $50 million endowment over ten years at the CREATE Foundation is the most extraordinary gift to support public education in the history of our state.
George McLean
"It is the responsibility of the people of Mississippi to try to raise the level - economically, spiritually, and otherwise - of all the people of Mississippi. There's nobody else who's going to come in here and do it for us."
George McLean​
"It is the responsibility of the people of Mississippi to try to raise the level - economically, spiritually, and otherwise - of all the people of Mississippi. There's nobody else who's going to come in here and do it for us."
The McLean Award for Philanthropy
The McLean Award for Philanthropy is given to honor those individuals, families, and corporations that exemplify CREATE Founders George and Anna Keirsey McLean’s spirit in charitable giving. It recognizes the extraordinary leadership of people and organizations working to improve the quality of life in our community and our region.
Pictured: Heywood and Sue Washburn, 2023 Recipient
The McLean Award for Philanthropy​
The McLean Award for Philanthropy is given to honor those individuals, families, and corporations that exemplify CREATE Founders George and Anna Keirsey McLean’s spirit in charitable giving. It recognizes the extraordinary leadership of people and organizations working to improve the quality of life in our community and our region.
Pictured: Heywood and Sue Washburn, 2023 Recipient
The McLean Award for Philanthropy
The McLean Award for Philanthropy is given to honor those individuals, families, and corporations that exemplify CREATE Founders George and Anna Keirsey McLean’s spirit in charitable giving. It recognizes the extraordinary leadership of people and organizations working to improve the quality of life in our community and our region.
Pictured: Larry and Judy Kirk, 2023 Recipients
The McLean Award for Philanthropy
The McLean Award for Philanthropy is given to honor those individuals, families, and corporations that exemplify CREATE Founders George and Anna Keirsey McLean’s spirit in charitable giving. It recognizes the extraordinary leadership of people and organizations working to improve the quality of life in our community and our region.
Pictured: Larry and Judy Kirk, 2023 Recipients
Toyota Wellspring Education Fund
The commitment of Toyota to establish a $50 million endowment over ten years at the CREATE Foundation is the most extraordinary gift to support public education in the history of our state.
Toyota Wellspring Education Fund
The commitment of Toyota to establish a $50 million endowment over ten years at the CREATE Foundation is the most extraordinary gift to support public education in the history of our state.
George McLean
"It is the responsibility of the people of Mississippi to try to raise the level - economically, spiritually, and otherwise - of all the people of Mississippi. There's nobody else who's going to come in here and do it for us."
George McLean​
"It is the responsibility of the people of Mississippi to try to raise the level - economically, spiritually, and otherwise - of all the people of Mississippi. There's nobody else who's going to come in here and do it for us."
At Create
Video: CREATE Foundation Intro Video
At CREATE, we believe the future of our region is tied to enhancing the ability of our people to pursue their goals and aspirations. We encourage you to explore the many ways the CREATE Foundation can help you accomplish your charitable giving.
50th Anniversary
Video: CREATE 50th Anniversary video 2022
The CREATE Foundation was established in 1972 by George and Anna Keirsey McLean to enhance the ability of people in northeast Mississippi to pursue their goals and aspirations. As CREATE celebrates its 50th anniversary, the organization is what McLeans wanted the CREATE Foundation to be: a vehicle for people and organizations to fulfill their charitable interests. Watch the video to learn more about CREATE and its impact on our region.
I can do something where I am and light a candle, rather than curse the darkness.
George McLean
Create Founder | 1904-1983
I can do something where I am and light a candle, rather than curse the darkness.
George McLean
Create Founder | 1904-1983
We should be trying to inspire our young people that life does not consist of the abundance of possessions, but the life you have lived, the service you have rendered.
George McLean
The Value of Public Service
We should be trying to inspire our young people that life does not consist of the abundance of possessions, but the life you have lived, the service you have rendered.
George McLean
The Value of Public Service
It is a joyful thing when you really feel that you are making a contribution to people who otherwise will be mired in poverty for the rest of their lives.
George McLean
The Value of Public Service
It is a joyful thing when you really feel that you are making a contribution to people who otherwise will be mired in poverty for the rest of their lives.
George McLean
The Value of Public Service
I believe it is the responsibility of the people of Mississippi to try to raise the level - economically, educationally, spiritually, and otherwise - of all of the people of Mississippi. There's nobody else who's going to come in here and do it for us.
George McLean
CREATE Founder
I believe it is the responsibility of the people of Mississippi to try to raise the level - economically, educationally, spiritually, and otherwise - of all of the people of Mississippi. There's nobody else who's going to come in here and do it for us.
George McLean
CREATE Founder
When the young people in this state realize the opportunities that are here, they will be grateful for what can be accomplished.
George McLean
The Value of Public Service
When the young people in this state realize the opportunities that are here, they will be grateful for what can be accomplished.
George McLean
The Value of Public Service
2023 Annual Report
Create's Impact on the Region in 2023
Contributions
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Assets
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Asset Growth
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Endowment Funds
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Total Affiliate Balance
$
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Endow MS Gifts
Over $
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equating to 35% of statewide gifts