McDade Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
McDade Family Foundation is a private foundation in N Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $384,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $90,000. 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$384,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$11.9 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was down from $450,800 the year before.
64% of its 2025 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 | $362,134 | 16 | $10.7 million |
| 2024 | $450,800 | 31 | $11.3 million |
| 2025 | $384,000 | 25 | $11.9 million |
How to apply
McDade Family 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 McDade Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $177,000 |
| Florida | 6 | $119,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $30,000 |
| California | 2 | $26,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Rye Nature Center | General Support | $90,000 |
| Lost Tree Foundation | General Support | $50,000 |
| Hope Rural School | General Support | $48,000 |
| Team Rubicon | General Support | $25,000 |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary Church | General Support | $25,000 |
| Duke University | General Support | $25,000 |
| Inner City Scholarship Fund | General Support | $16,000 |
| Partners in Health | General Support | $10,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship | General Support | $10,000 |
| NY Botanical Garden | General Support | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach County Food Bank | General Support | $10,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgeries | General Support | $10,000 |
| Inner City Scholarship Fund | General Support | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| IRSC Public Media | General Support | $5,000 |
| Brady Center | General Support | $5,000 |
| Catholic Academy of Bridgeport | General Support | $5,000 |
| Duke University | General Support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Rye Nature Center | General Support | $5,000 |
| St Vincents Hospital | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Lourdes Foundation | General Support | $5,000 |
| Manursing Way & Island Beautification | General Support | $2,000 |
| Westchester Land Trust | General Support | $1,000 |
| The Foundations School | General Support | $1,000 |
| Curebound | General Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha Monserrate-McDade
- Herbert H McDade III
Questions people ask
Does McDade Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does McDade Family Foundation give?
$384,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs McDade Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Martha Monserrate-McDade (Trustee) and Herbert H McDade III (Trustee).
What does McDade Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.