Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc is a private foundation in West Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 42 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $199,000. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$199,000
- Assets$37.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
50% 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 | $1.7 million | 37 | $36.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 42 | $37.5 million |
How to apply
Cathleen McFarlane 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 38 | $1.7 million |
| California | 2 | $55,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Lift | Palm city & belle glade | $199,000 |
| Hanley Foundation | Scholarship program | $192,500 |
| Place of Hope | Outreach, vans | $130,016 |
| Center for Child Counseling Inc | Child & family center | $98,876 |
| Faith Hope Love and Charity | Various programs | $90,000 |
| Path to College | Master path series,fellowship mentor | $80,400 |
| Adopt-A-Family | Housing stabiliazation program | $75,000 |
| Student Aces | Passport program | $74,000 |
| Wounded Veterans Relief Fund | Urgent financial assistance program | $70,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way | Hurricane victims fund | $65,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Palm Beach | Outreach | $52,000 |
| Holy Ground Shelter | Operational grant | $51,800 |
| Achievement Centers for Children | Family support program | $50,000 |
| El Sol | Community care | $50,000 |
| Pasadena Humane | Fire victim aid | $50,000 |
| Pathways to Prosperity | Circles pbc | $49,500 |
| Citihouse Delray Beach Inc | Safe housing project | $43,900 |
| Family Promise of SE Florida | Road to independence program | $40,000 |
| Sunset House | Patient aid fund | $36,225 |
| Cancer Alliance of Hope and Help | Patient navigation | $29,500 |
| Her 2nd Chance | Bridge to employment | $25,000 |
| Integrated Healthcare Systems | Homeless outreach | $25,000 |
| Society of the Four Arts | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Fern House | Indigent care fund | $20,000 |
| Darbster Foundation | Transportation program | $15,000 |
| Star Foundation | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Center for Creative Education | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Curt Gowdy State Park Family Fund | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| First Serve | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Raam Raj Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Rita's Catholic Church | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| LTTG Fund for the Needy Inc | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Bella's Angels | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Best Buddies | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Carp | Unresticted | $5,000 |
| Historical Society of Palm Beach Co | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Olive Crest | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Give Back Community | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Metro Maryland Youth for Christ | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Denis P Coleman
- Christy L Peterson
- John Fulton
- Bridget Cathleen Healey
- Jeff Smith
Questions people ask
Does Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Denis P Coleman (Pres/Dir), Christy L Peterson (Sec/Trs/Dir), John Fulton (Director) and Bridget Cathleen Healey (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Cathleen McFarlane Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.