John A McNeice Jr Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John A McNeice Jr Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.4 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $350,000. 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$4.4 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$200,000
- Largest grant$350,000
- Assets$73.2 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.3 million the year before.
56% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.3 million | 19 | $71.4 million |
| 2024 | $4.4 million | 27 | $73.2 million |
How to apply
John A McNeice Jr Charitable 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 John A McNeice Jr Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 27 | $4.4 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Spellman High School | General Purpose | $350,000 |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Church | General Purpose | $350,000 |
| Austin Preparatory School | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| Campaign for Catholic Schools | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| Daughters of St Paul | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| The Catholic Community Fund of the Archdiocese of Boston | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| Trustees of Boston College | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| Catholic Center at Northeastern University | General Purpose | $200,000 |
| Montrose School | General Purpose | $200,000 |
| Oblates of the Virgin Mary | General Purpose | $200,000 |
| Saint Bridget School | General Purpose | $200,000 |
| Saint Francis House Inc | General Purpose | $200,000 |
| South Shore Community Action Council | General Purpose | $200,000 |
| My Brothers Keeper Inc | General Purpose | $150,000 |
| Lowell Catholic Inc | General Purpose | $125,000 |
| Ron Burton Training Village Camp | General Purpose | $125,000 |
| Servants of Christ Ministries | General Purpose | $120,000 |
| Holy Rosary Shrine | General Purpose | $113,950 |
| Lawrence Catholic Academy | General Purpose | $110,000 |
| St Benedict Classical Academy | General Purpose | $75,000 |
| Friends of the Unborn Inc | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Saint Columbkille Partnership School | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Harvard Catholic Forum | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Notre Dame Academy | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| The Men's March | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Three Sisters Garden Project | General Purpose | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cameron Casey
- John Shaughnessy Jr
- George Ashur
- Edward G Casey
- Margarete A Portanova
Questions people ask
Does John A McNeice Jr Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John A McNeice Jr Charitable Foundation give?
$4.4 million in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $200,000.
Who runs John A McNeice Jr Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cameron Casey (Trustee), John Shaughnessy Jr (Trustee), George Ashur (Trustee) and Edward G Casey (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does John A McNeice Jr Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.