McNamara Foundation 3
Preselected recipients only
McNamara Foundation 3 is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $122,759 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $20,000. 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$122,759
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,521 the year before.
27% 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 | $65,000 | 19 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $100,521 | 21 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $122,759 | 23 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
McNamara Foundation 3 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 McNamara Foundation 3 funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 7 | $40,259 |
| Colorado | 6 | $37,500 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $17,000 |
| California | 3 | $14,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $6,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Voces Unidas | General support | $20,000 |
| Individual | General activities/international scholarship | $16,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General activities | $11,259 |
| Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center | General support | $8,000 |
| Women's Earth Alliance | Women empowerment/climate change support | $8,000 |
| Seed Peace | General support | $6,000 |
| Center for Land Based Learning | General activities | $5,000 |
| Wilderness Workshop | General activities | $5,000 |
| KDNK Community Radio | General support | $5,000 |
| Martha's Vinyard Community Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Natuaral Resources Defense Council (NRDC) | General support | $5,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Food needs | $4,500 |
| Martha's Table | Food needs | $4,500 |
| Life Inter Faith Team on Unemployment and Poverty (Lift Up) | General support | $4,000 |
| Peace Lutheran Church | Refugee assistance | $3,000 |
| Huts for Vets | General activities | $2,500 |
| Biodiversity Works | General support | $2,000 |
| Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy | General activities | $2,000 |
| Island Grown Initiative | Food needs, regenerative agriculture | $2,000 |
| City Wildlife | General activities | $1,000 |
| Reading Is Fundamental | General activities | $1,000 |
| The Trust for Public Lands | General activities | $1,000 |
| Rios to Rivers | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathleen McNamara
- Morgan Hodgson
- Natalie Spears
Questions people ask
Does McNamara Foundation 3 accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does McNamara Foundation 3 give?
$122,759 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs McNamara Foundation 3?
Its 2025 filing lists Kathleen McNamara (President), Morgan Hodgson (Secretary/Treasurer) and Natalie Spears (Director).
What does McNamara Foundation 3 fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and food and hunger.