Jim and Diane McCarthy Foundation
Accepts applications
Jim and Diane McCarthy Foundation is a private foundation in Bonita Springs, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$25,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$229,138
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $23,000 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,019 | 18 | $220,243 |
| 2024 | $23,000 | 20 | $227,214 |
| 2025 | $25,000 | 16 | $229,138 |
How to apply
| Contact | James R or Diane M McCarthy 4801 Bonita Bay Blvd Est 1102, Bonita Springs, FL 34134 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (239) 948-8440 |
| What to submit | No specific format required |
What Jim and Diane McCarthy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 7 | $10,925 |
| Florida | 4 | $8,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $1,775 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian | Donation | $5,000 |
| Minneapolis Heart Institute | Donation | $3,800 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Donation | $3,000 |
| Basilica of St Mary | Donation | $2,000 |
| Bonita Bay Veterens Council | Donation | $2,000 |
| Church of St Therese | Donation | $2,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Donation | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Donation | $1,000 |
| Ladysmith Educational Enrichment | Donation | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Donation | $800 |
| Hope Academy | Donation | $500 |
| New Horizons of SW Florida | Donation | $500 |
| Our Lady of Sorrows School | Donation | $500 |
| Cottagewood Community Foundation | Donation | $325 |
| Lake Minnetonka Association | Donation | $300 |
| Heart of the Nation Catholic Church | Donation | $275 |
Officers and trustees
- Jim McCarthy
- Diane McCarthy
Questions people ask
Does Jim and Diane McCarthy Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Jim and Diane McCarthy Foundation give?
$25,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Jim and Diane McCarthy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jim McCarthy (President) and Diane McCarthy (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Jim and Diane McCarthy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.