The David E Maguire Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The David E Maguire Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $130,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$130,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $113,800 the year before.
19% 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 | $115,000 | 19 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $113,800 | 20 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $130,500 | 16 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
The David E Maguire Foundation Inc 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 David E Maguire Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 6 | $62,000 |
| North Carolina | 6 | $31,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $22,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $8,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clemson Community Church | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Turning Point USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $22,500 |
| Cornelius Arts Community Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Dream Center of Pickens County | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Navigators | The Navigators Collegiate Ministry at Clemson University | $8,000 |
| Collins Home and Family Ministries | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| ALS Northwest | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Clemson Free Clinic | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greenville Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Davidson Community Players | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Western Nort | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Piedmont Womens Center | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ada Jenkins Families and Careers Development Cente | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Davidson United Methodist Church | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lorna Bishop
- Kristin Lynn Maguire
- March Maguire
- Waller T Mathias
Questions people ask
Does The David E Maguire Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The David E Maguire Foundation Inc give?
$130,500 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The David E Maguire Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lorna Bishop (Dir, Co-Pres), Kristin Lynn Maguire (Dir), March Maguire (VP, Dir, Sec, Treas) and Waller T Mathias (Dir, Co- Pres).
What does The David E Maguire Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, community development and health.