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William J & Maryann P McGrath Foundation

Preselected recipients only Evanston, Illinois · EIN 367190584

William J & Maryann P McGrath Foundation is a private foundation in Evanston, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $17,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $50 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $24,550 the year before.

82% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$24,55012$65,718
2024$17,00011$49,302

How to apply

William J & Maryann P McGrath 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What William J & Maryann P McGrath Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts1$15,000
Illinois7$1,800
Ohio1$100
Florida1$50
Maryland1$50

Grants paid in 2024

All 11 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Ireland Funds
Boston, MA
Charitable contribution$15,000
Timothy's Ministry
Wheaton, IL
Charitable contribution$1,000
Frankie V Polletta Charitable Foundation
Algonquin, IL
Charitable contribution$500
Saints JFX School
Wilmette, IL
Charitable contribution$100
St Raphael School Scholarship Fund
Bay Village, OH
Charitable contributioncharitable contributiocharitable contribution$100
Maryville Foundation
Des Plaines, IL
Charitable contribution$50
Evans Scholars Foundation
Glenview, IL
Charitable contribution$50
Breakthrough T1D
Hagerstown, MD
Charitable contribution$50
Cje Seniorlife
Chicago, IL
Charitable contribution$50
Shriners Children's Hospital
Tampa, FL
Charitable contribution$50
Evanston-North Shore Alumnae Chapter
Evanston, IL
Charitable contribution$50

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does William J & Maryann P McGrath Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does William J & Maryann P McGrath Foundation give?

$17,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $50.

Who runs William J & Maryann P McGrath Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists William J McGrath (Manager) and Maryann P McGrath (Manager).

What does William J & Maryann P McGrath Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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