Maccarthy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Maccarthy Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $8.2 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $5.0 million. 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$8.2 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$5.0 million
- Assets$149 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was down from $8.3 million the year before.
11% of its 2025 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 | $2.3 million | 11 | $130 million |
| 2024 | $8.3 million | 9 | $138 million |
| 2025 | $8.2 million | 9 | $149 million |
How to apply
Maccarthy 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.
What Maccarthy Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 9 | $8.2 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Hospital | Annual fund - support | $5.0 million |
| Forest Park Forever | Annual fund - support | $3.0 million |
| St Louis Symphony Orchestra | Annual fund - support | $100,000 |
| Opera Theatre of Saint Louis | Annual fund - support | $20,000 |
| City Academy | Annual fund - support | $15,000 |
| Ranken Technical College | Annual fund - support | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St Louis | Annual fund - support | $10,000 |
| Marygrove Child Center | Annual fund - support | $5,000 |
| The Magic House | Annual fund - support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jo Ann T Kindle
- Carolyn Kindle
- Alison Hogan
Questions people ask
Does Maccarthy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Maccarthy Foundation give?
$8.2 million in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Maccarthy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jo Ann T Kindle (Trustee), Carolyn Kindle (Trustee) and Alison Hogan (Trustee).
What does Maccarthy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.