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The McGrath Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Diego, California · EIN 330395053

The McGrath Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $106,875 and the largest $1.4 million. 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.

67% 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 million22$61.8 million
2024$3.0 million8$66.7 million

How to apply

The McGrath Family 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 The McGrath Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California7$3.0 million
Utah1$1,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Uc San Diego Health
La Jolla, CA
Assistance with hillcrest outpatient pavillion by donation of 12,292 shares of hartford financial group on 12/9/24 (book value $457,083 - original cost method, fmv of $1,446,461 - hi/low method)$1.4 million
Uc San Diego Health
La Jolla, CA
Assistance with hillcrest outpatient pavillion by donation of 17,800 shares of cisco systems on 12/9/24 (book value $519,928 - original cost method, fmv of $1,056,786 - hi/low method)$1.1 million
St Madeleine Sophie's Center
El Cajon, CA
Assistance with senior building by donation of 890 shares of arthur j. Gallagher on 12/19/24 (book value $80,702 - original cost method, fmv of $251,002 - hi/low method)$251,002
San Diego River Park Foundation
San Diego, CA
Assistance with san diego river park - arbor by donation of 1,420 shares of paychex inc on 12/9/24 (book value $74,926 - original cost method, fmv of $200,930 - hi/low method)$200,930
St Madeleine Sophie's Center
El Cajon, CA
People with disabilities & families$12,820
Grossmont Hospital Foundation
La Mesa, CA
Hospital facilities & education$10,000
The Salvation Army
San Diego, CA
Assist poor and hungry$2,500
National Ability Center
Park City, UT
Assistance to physically challenged$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The McGrath Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The McGrath Family Foundation give?

$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $106,875.

Who runs The McGrath Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Laurie C McGrath (Director, President, Secretary), Edward A Mendis (Treasurer) and Joseph E Skrysak (Director).

What does The McGrath Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health and human services.

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