Robert & Margaret McNamara Foundation 2
Preselected recipients only
Robert & Margaret McNamara Foundation 2 is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $96,287 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $6,010. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$96,287
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$6,010
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was up from $71,159 the year before.
19% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $71,159 | 37 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $96,287 | 31 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Robert & Margaret McNamara Foundation 2 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.
What Robert & Margaret McNamara Foundation 2 funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 15 | $46,717 |
| California | 3 | $11,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $10,060 |
| New York | 2 | $9,010 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders | General donation | $6,010 |
| Martha's Table | General donation | $5,164 |
| Amnesty International | General donation | $5,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | General donation | $5,000 |
| Center for Land Based Learning | General donation big day of giving | $5,000 |
| Reading Is Fundamental | General donation | $5,000 |
| Realding Is Fundamental Nova | General donation | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General donation | $5,000 |
| The Carter Center | General donation | $5,000 |
| Unhcr | General donation | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General donation | $4,043 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General donation | $3,000 |
| Grist | General donation | $3,000 |
| Groceryships | General donation | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General donation | $3,000 |
| NRDC Council of 1000 | General donation | $3,000 |
| Southern Environment Law Center | General donation | $3,000 |
| Weta | General donation | $3,000 |
| Wunderglo Foundation | General donation | $3,000 |
| Global Camps Africa | General donation | $2,060 |
| Common Cause | General donation | $2,000 |
| Pfnca | General donation | $2,000 |
| Wamu | General donation | $2,000 |
| Wola | General donation | $2,000 |
| Truefalse Film Fest | General donation | $1,500 |
| Canary Media | General donation | $1,000 |
| Climate Changemakers | General donation | $1,000 |
| Oye | General donation | $1,000 |
| Partners in Health | General donation | $1,000 |
| Woolly Mammoth Theatre | General donation | $1,000 |
| Environmental Film Festival | General donation | $510 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret Pastor
- Tiffin Pastor Eisenberg
- Robert Kiplin Pastor
Questions people ask
Does Robert & Margaret McNamara Foundation 2 accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert & Margaret McNamara Foundation 2 give?
$96,287 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Robert & Margaret McNamara Foundation 2?
Its 2024 filing lists Margaret Pastor (Director), Tiffin Pastor Eisenberg (Director) and Robert Kiplin Pastor (Director).
What does Robert & Margaret McNamara Foundation 2 fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, environment and conservation and arts and culture.