The McInerney Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The McInerney Family Foundation is a private foundation in Westport, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.9 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $946,500. 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$3.9 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$946,500
- Assets$9.5 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.5 million the year before.
59% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.5 million | 25 | $7.6 million |
| 2024 | $3.9 million | 29 | $9.5 million |
How to apply
The McInerney 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.
What The McInerney Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 10 | $2.2 million |
| New York | 12 | $1.5 million |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $150,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $13,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Domus | Charitable contribution | $946,500 |
| Foundation in Education | Charitable contribution | $764,340 |
| St John's Bread & Life Program | Charitable contribution | $500,000 |
| Invest in Education Foundation | Charitable contribution | $250,000 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | Charitable contribution | $210,000 |
| Futures in Education | Charitable contribution | $181,500 |
| City Harvest Inc | Charitable contribution | $150,000 |
| Friends of Amani USA | Charitable contribution | $150,000 |
| Inner-City Scholarship Fund | Charitable contribution | $110,000 |
| St John's University | Charitable contribution | $75,000 |
| Sage Healthcare | Charitable contribution | $67,000 |
| New York Pops Inc | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Yankee Institute | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Westport Library | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Food Bank for NYC | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Community Food Bank of NJ | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Hudson Institute | Charitable contribution | $30,000 |
| The New Criterion | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Westport Rotary Club | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Sisters of Charity | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy (Bela) | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Covenant House | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Cardinal Kung Academy | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Read to Grow | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Spectrum Youth Family | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| National Legal and Policy Center | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| National D-Day Memorial Foundation | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas E McInerney
- Paula McInerney
Questions people ask
Does The McInerney Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The McInerney Family Foundation give?
$3.9 million in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The McInerney Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas E McInerney (Trustee) and Paula McInerney (Trustee).
What does The McInerney Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and food and hunger.