Pat Mac's Pack Inc
Preselected recipients only
Pat Mac's Pack Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $640,911 in 67 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $389,000. 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$640,911
- Number of grants67
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$389,000
- Assets$28,742
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $781,070 the year before.
50% 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 | $164,150 | 65 | $311,313 |
| 2024 | $781,070 | 72 | $62,072 |
| 2025 | $640,911 | 67 | $28,742 |
How to apply
Pat Mac's Pack 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 Pat Mac's Pack Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 65 | $633,911 |
| Indiana | 2 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lurie Children's Hospital | Pediatric BrainCancer Research | $389,000 |
| Northwestern Medicine Proton Center | Proton CenterPatients | $19,911 |
| Claudia Castro | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $6,500 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $6,500 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $6,500 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $6,000 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $5,000 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $5,000 |
| Lurie Children's Gift Card Program | Lurie Distribto familes andPatients | $4,000 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $4,000 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $4,000 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $4,000 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $4,000 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $4,000 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $4,000 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $4,000 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $4,000 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $4,000 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $4,000 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $4,000 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $4,000 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $4,000 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $4,000 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $4,000 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $4,000 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $3,500 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $3,500 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $3,500 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $3,500 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $3,500 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $3,500 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $3,500 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $3,500 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $3,500 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $3,500 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $3,500 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $3,500 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $3,500 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $3,500 |
| Individual | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Families | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas McNamara
- Deidre McNamara
- Conor McNamara
Questions people ask
Does Pat Mac's Pack Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pat Mac's Pack Inc give?
$640,911 in tax year 2025, across 67 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Pat Mac's Pack Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas McNamara (Director), Deidre McNamara (Director) and Conor McNamara (Director).
What does Pat Mac's Pack Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and human services.