MacMahon Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
MacMahon Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $660,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $350,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$660,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$350,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $690,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 | $1.4 million | 17 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $690,000 | 23 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $660,500 | 15 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
MacMahon Family Charitable 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 MacMahon Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2 | $370,000 |
| New Jersey | 9 | $272,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNC Health Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $350,000 |
| Kent Place School | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Chatham Day School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $37,500 |
| Pingry Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $27,500 |
| Seton Hall Preparatory School | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Elon University | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Saint Peters University | General & Unrestricted | $17,500 |
| Morristown-Beard School | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Fairfield University | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boston College | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Bosom Buddies of New Jersey A NJ Nonprofit Corpora | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Grow Church Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Save Barnegat Bay Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah Mac Mahon
- Kelly Mac Mahon Ewing
- Lauren Mac Mahon Hand
- Thomas P MacMahon
Questions people ask
Does MacMahon Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does MacMahon Family Charitable Foundation give?
$660,500 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs MacMahon Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sarah Mac Mahon (Trustee), Kelly Mac Mahon Ewing (Trustee), Lauren Mac Mahon Hand (Trustee) and Thomas P MacMahon (Trustee).
What does MacMahon Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.