Finnegan Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Finnegan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.3 million in 100 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $200,000. 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$4.3 million
- Number of grants100
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$84.4 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.1 million the year before.
4% of its 2024 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 | $4.1 million | 98 | $73.8 million |
| 2024 | $4.3 million | 100 | $84.4 million |
How to apply
Finnegan 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Finnegan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 83 | $3.5 million |
| New York | 4 | $225,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $150,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $125,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $90,000 |
| California | 2 | $70,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $55,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $30,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $24,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Better Chicago | $100k to general operations and $100k to catalyst fund | $200,000 |
| Northshore University Healthsystem | Aspire community healthcare workforce development program, in partnership with the city of evanston | $200,000 |
| Noble Network of Charter Schools | Noble charter schools $100,000; summer of a lifetime: $5,000 | $105,000 |
| Academy for Urban School Leadership | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Bottom Line | Chicago program | $100,000 |
| Chicago Public Education Fund | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| City Year | Chicago program | $100,000 |
| College Possible | Chicago program | $100,000 |
| Hope Chicago | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Imentor Chicago | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| KIPP Chicago Schools | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Leap Innovations | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | General operating support for evanston/skokie valley | $100,000 |
| Start Early | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Teach for All | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Teach for America | Chicago program | $100,000 |
| The Modern Classrooms Project | Chicago program | $100,000 |
| Year Up | Chicago program | $100,000 |
| Learn Charter School Network | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Onegoal | Chicago program | $75,000 |
| Youth Job Center | Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| One Million Degrees | Unrestricted | $65,000 |
| New Leaders | Chicago program | $60,000 |
| Leading Educators | Chicago program | $55,000 |
| Better Future Forward | Chicago program | $50,000 |
| Braven | Chicago program | $50,000 |
| Communities in Schools | Chicago program | $50,000 |
| Education Pioneers | Chicago program | $50,000 |
| Embarc Chicago | 50k to general operating support | $50,000 |
| New Classrooms | Teach to one/chicago program | $50,000 |
| Thrive Scholars | Chicago program | $50,000 |
| University of Chicago | $50k to to & through initiative - network for college success | $50,000 |
| Vocel | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Kids First Chicago | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Friends of the Children - Chicago | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Peer Health Exchange | Chicago program | $40,000 |
| Youth & Opportunity United | Summer learning program | $40,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | Chicago program | $35,000 |
| Evanston Scholars | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Lift | Chicago program | $35,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Albert Ward McCally III
- Mary Finnegan
- Paul J Finnegan
- Katherine F Leventhal
Questions people ask
Does Finnegan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Finnegan Family Foundation give?
$4.3 million in tax year 2024, across 100 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs Finnegan Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Albert Ward McCally III (Chairman), Mary Finnegan (Secretary/Director), Paul J Finnegan (Treasurer/Director) and Katherine F Leventhal (President).
What does Finnegan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and health.