The McGrath-Spellman Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The McGrath-Spellman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sanibel, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $385,800 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $60,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$385,800
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$830,817
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $116,800 the year before.
27% of its 2024 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 | $116,800 | 24 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $385,800 | 30 | $830,817 |
How to apply
| Contact | John E McGrath III 3429 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (239) 472-6062 |
What The McGrath-Spellman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 21 | $161,800 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $60,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $49,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $45,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $40,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seton Hill University | Philanthropic | $60,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Philanthropic | $45,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Philanthropic | $40,000 |
| Club 24 | Philanthropic | $25,000 |
| Courage to Caregivers | Philanthropic | $25,000 |
| Ernies Law Foundation | Philanthropic | $25,000 |
| St Isabel Catholic Church | Philanthropic | $24,000 |
| Joseph's Home | Philanthropic | $22,000 |
| Fish Sanibel Captavia Inc | Philanthropic | $20,000 |
| St Dominic's Church | Philanthropic | $20,000 |
| Open Doors Academy | Philanthropic | $16,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Philanthropic | $9,000 |
| Youth Opportunities Unlimited | Philanthropic | $6,000 |
| Great Lakes Theater Festival | Philanthropic | $5,800 |
| Nourishing Hope | Philanthropic | $5,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Foundation | Philanthropic | $4,000 |
| Community Pregnancy Clinics | Philanthropic | $4,000 |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Philanthropic | $4,000 |
| Woman Kind | Philanthropic | $4,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Philanthropic | $3,000 |
| American Heart Association | Philanthropic | $2,000 |
| Central Catholic High School | Philanthropic | $2,000 |
| Gilmour Academy | Philanthropic | $2,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity | Philanthropic | $2,000 |
| Laurel School | Philanthropic | $2,000 |
| Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill | Philanthropic | $2,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cleveland | Philanthropic | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Philanthropic | $2,000 |
| Wviz PBS | Philanthropic | $2,000 |
| Sanibel Golf Club Fdn | Philantrhopic | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John E McGrath III
Questions people ask
Does The McGrath-Spellman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The McGrath-Spellman Family Foundation give?
$385,800 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs The McGrath-Spellman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John E McGrath III (President, Treasurer, Sec.).
What does The McGrath-Spellman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.