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Laurie C McGrath Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Diego, California · EIN 843696962

Laurie C McGrath Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 48 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $487,175. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $3.3 million the year before.

51% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$3.3 million38$61.1 million
2024$2.8 million48$69.3 million

How to apply

Laurie C McGrath Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Laurie C McGrath Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California26$1.4 million
District of Columbia4$457,413
Colorado1$256,027
Texas1$201,015
Louisiana2$161,179
Florida6$126,264
Utah6$107,023
Georgia1$50,935
New York1$15,000

Grants paid in 2024

The 40 largest of 48 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Sharp Healthcare Foundation
San Diego, CA
Assistance with sharp healthcare hospital tower by donation of 4,140 shares of hartford financial group on 12/9/24 (book value of $263,747 - original cost method, fmv of $487,174 - hi/low method)$487,175
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Assistance with access to abortion & women's health by donation of 5,065 shares of cisco systems on 12/12/24 (book value of $262,909 - original cost method, fmv of $299772 - hi/low method)$299,772
The Wild Animal Sanctuary
Keenesburg, CO
Rescue and care anumal sanctuary by donation of 1,248 shares of cintas stock on 9/27/24 (book value of $108,950 - original cost method, fmv of $256027 - hi/low method)$256,027
Abortion Care Network
Washington, DC
Assistance with access to abortion & choice by donation of 1,915 shares of emerson electric on 12/12/24 (book value of $176,685 - original cost method, fmv of $251,104 - hi/low method)$251,104
Black Women for Wellness
Los Angeles, CA
Assistance with pro-choice and women health by donation of 1,910 shares of emerson electric on 12/13/24 (book value of $169,571 - original cost method, fmv of $249,818 - hi/low method)$249,818
Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas
Dallas, TX
Assistance with sex education & access to abortion by donation of 1,533 shares of emerson electric on 12/12/24 (book value of $150,213 - original cost method, fmv of $201,015 - hi/low method)$201,015
Chimp Haven
Keithville, LA
Assistance of animal sanctuary by donation of 660 shares of marathon petroleum on 12/9/24 (book value of $41,800 - original cost method, fmv of $101399 - hi/low method)$101,399
Center for A Humane Economy
Washington, DC
Assistance to end animal testing by donation of 970 shares of conoco phillips on 12/9/24 (book value of $54,507 - original cost method, fmv of $100,846 - hi/low method)$100,846
Peta
Washington, DC
Assistance with animal rescue and shelter by donation of 4,650 shares of ares capital on 12/13/24 (book value of $85,099 - original cost method, fmv of $100,463 - hi/low method)$100,463
Chimp Haven
Keithville, LA
Assistance of animal sanctuary by donation of 575 shares of conoco philips on 12/9/24 (book value of $33,441 - original cost method, fmv of $59,780 - hi/low method)$59,780
Project Chimps
Blue Ridge, GA
Assistance with animal sanctuary by donation of 2,280 shares of ares capital on 12/9/24 (book value of $42,445 - original cost method, fmv of $50,935 - hi/low method)$50,935
Save the Chimps
Fort Pierce, FL
Assistance with animal sanctuary by donation of 2,280 shares of ares capital on 12/9/24 (book value of $42,445 - original cost method, fmv of $50,935 - hi/low method)$50,935
Animals Asiacaf America
San Francisco, CA
Assistance of animal sanctuary by donation of 500 shares of conoco philips on 12/12/24 (book value of $30,657 - original cost method, fmv of $50873 - hi/low method)$50,873
Soi Dog Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Assistance to improve lives of dogs and cats in asia by donation of 2,280 shares of ares capital on 12/12/24 (book value of $42,445 - original cost method, fmv of $50,935 - hi/low method)$50,525
Best Friends Animal Society
Kanab, UT
Assitance with animal sancturay by donation of 485 shares of conoco philips on 12/9/24 (book value of $28,899 - original cost method, fmv of $50,423 - hi/low method)$50,423
Junior Achievment of San Diego
San Diego, CA
Assistance with financial education by donation of 2,320 shares of ares capital on 12/13/24 (book value of $43,190 - original cost method, fmv of $50124,241 - hi/low method)$50,124
San Diego Museum of Art
San Diego, CA
Sponsor art alive$50,000
Center for Great Apes
Wauchula, FL
Assistance of animal sanctuary by donation of 325 shares of marathon petroleum corp on 12/10/24 (book value of $20,970 - original cost method, fmv of $49329 - hi/low method)$49,329
Just in Time Foster Youth
San Diego, CA
Children & family services$25,000
Lions Tigers and Bears
Alpine, CA
Animal sanctuary$25,000
McGrath Family YMCA
Spring Valley, CA
Youth & family programs$25,000
Mission Valley YMCA
San Diego, CA
Youth & family programs$25,000
National Ability Center
Park City, UT
Assistance to physically challenged$25,000
National Disaster Search Dog Foundation
Ojai, CA
Train rescue dogs$25,000
Peace House
Park City, UT
Abused women & children$20,000
Farm Sanctuary
Watkins Glen, NY
Animal rescue and sanctuary$15,000
San Diego Museum of Art
San Diego, CA
Promote appreciation of art$15,000
Arm Sanctuary Inc
Miami Beach, FL
Animal sanctuary$10,000
Boys and Girls Club of East County
Santee, CA
After school programs$10,000
Horses of Tir NA Nog
San Diego, CA
Horse & animal rescue$10,000
Mercy for Animals
Los Angeles, CA
Prevent cruelty to farm animals$10,000
San Diego Musical Theater
San Diego, CA
Support community theater$10,000
Sharp Hospice Care
San Diego, CA
End of life support$10,000
South Florida Wildlife Center
Fort Laurderdale, FL
Animal rescue & sanctuary$10,000
Peace House
Park City, UT
Abused women & children$6,350
Anmial Recovery Mission
Port St Lucie, FL
Eliminating extreme animal cruelty$5,000
East County Animal Rescue
El Cajon, CA
Animal rescue and shelter$5,000
Girl Scouts of America
San Diego, CA
Girl empowerment & leadership$5,000
Peace House
Park City, UT
Abused women & children$5,000
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Washington, DC
Alternatvie anti-bodies$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Laurie C McGrath Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Laurie C McGrath Foundation give?

$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.

Who runs Laurie C McGrath Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Laurie C McGrath (President, Director, Secretary) and Edward A Mendis (Chief Financial Officer).

What does Laurie C McGrath Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, animals and education.

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