Margaret A McGrath Charitable Foundation Scholarship Fund
Accepts applications
Margaret A McGrath Charitable Foundation Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Brockport, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $75,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $11,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$75,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$3.4 million
Giving in 2025 was the same as $75,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $85,000 | 14 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $75,000 | 13 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $75,000 | 13 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Richard J Dollard Executive Directo PO Box 287, Brockport, NY 14420 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (585) 637-7170 |
| What to submit | The following must be submitted along with the scholarship application form: 1. Proof of residency 2. High school transcript 3. College transcript (if applicable) 4. Resume 5. Three letters of recommendation 6. Evidence of financial need |
| Deadlines | March 1st |
| Restrictions | 1. Applicant must be a resident of the town of sweden or hamlin, New York with a minimum of 2 years of residency. 2. Applicant should have maintained at least "b or numerical equivalent grade point average. 3. Applicant should be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited college or university with a major in elementary education or business. 4. Applicant should demonstrate strong moral character, clear sense of purpose, maturity and leadership ability as evidenced by recommendations. 5. Applicant should demonstrate financial need. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Margaret A McGrath Charitable Foundation Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $11,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard J Dollard
- Thomas E Kubus
Questions people ask
Does Margaret A McGrath Charitable Foundation Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 1st.
How much does Margaret A McGrath Charitable Foundation Scholarship Fund give?
$75,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Margaret A McGrath Charitable Foundation Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard J Dollard (Trustee) and Thomas E Kubus (Trustee).
What does Margaret A McGrath Charitable Foundation Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.