James and Melanie McNamara Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
James and Melanie McNamara Family Foundation is a private foundation in Somerset, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $56,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$56,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was down from $87,000 the year before.
21% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $85,600 | 21 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $87,000 | 24 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $56,000 | 15 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
James and Melanie McNamara 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 5 | $24,000 |
| New York | 4 | $14,500 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $1,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Township Food Bank | General support | $10,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | General support | $10,000 |
| Center for Great Expectations | General support | $5,000 |
| Safe and Sound | General support | $5,000 |
| Walking With Purpose | General support | $5,000 |
| Acts Xxix Mobilizing for the Mission | General support | $5,000 |
| Casa Shaw | General support | $5,000 |
| NJ Family Policy Center | General support | $3,000 |
| Mount St Mary Academy | General support | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | General support | $1,500 |
| Jesus Film Project | General support | $1,000 |
| Prison Fellowship | General support | $1,000 |
| Smile Train | General support | $1,000 |
| NJ Family Policy Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Key Life | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- James J McNamara James J McNamara J
- Melanie H McNamara Melanie H McNama
- James J McNamara James J McNamara S
Questions people ask
Does James and Melanie McNamara Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does James and Melanie McNamara Family Foundation give?
$56,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs James and Melanie McNamara Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James J McNamara James J McNamara J (Director), Melanie H McNamara Melanie H McNama (Director) and James J McNamara James J McNamara S (Director).