Macarthur Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Macarthur Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $226,000 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $71,793. 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$226,000
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$71,793
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $170,822 the year before.
33% of its 2024 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 | $170,822 | 25 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $226,000 | 33 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Macarthur Family 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.
What Macarthur Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $71,793 |
| New York | 25 | $59,707 |
| California | 2 | $40,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $40,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $4,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | General charitable purposes | $71,793 |
| Community Partners for the Civics Center | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Nextgen Education Fund | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Virginia New Majority Education Fund | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Virginia Organizing Inc | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association | General charitable purposes | $17,000 |
| Center for American Progress | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Hope Reichbach Fund | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Sun Valley Writer's Conference | General charitable purposes | $4,000 |
| Jazz Foundation of America | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Roundabout Theatre Company | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| The Watermill Center | General charitable purposes | $2,700 |
| Atlantic Theater Company | General charitable purposes | $2,600 |
| Guild Hall of East Hampton | General charitable purposes | $2,440 |
| Park Avenue Armory | General charitable purposes | $2,264 |
| 2nd Stage Theater | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| The International Studio & Curatorial Program | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General charitable purposes | $1,871 |
| Frick Museum | General charitable purposes | $1,643 |
| Vineyard Theatre and Workshop Center | General charitable purposes | $1,604 |
| Playwrights Horizons | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Signature Theatre Company | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| New York Public Radio | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Storefront Academy Harlem | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| The Jewish Museum | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Carnegie Hall | General charitable purposes | $900 |
| Irish Repertory Theater Company | General charitable purposes | $785 |
| New York Botanical Garden | General charitable purposes | $600 |
| Rattlestick Productions | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| The Guggenheim Museum | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| The She College Fund | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| The Public Theater | General charitable purposes | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Gina G Macarthur
- Alan Halperin
Questions people ask
Does Macarthur Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Macarthur Family Charitable Foundation give?
$226,000 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Macarthur Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gina G Macarthur (Chairman - As Needed) and Alan Halperin (Treasurer/Sec - As Needed).
What does Macarthur Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.