The McSweeney Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The McSweeney Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Utica, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $83,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $22,000. 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$83,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$22,000
- Assets$976,996
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $141,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $115,000 | 15 | $997,559 |
| 2024 | $141,000 | 14 | $972,999 |
| 2025 | $83,000 | 14 | $976,996 |
How to apply
The McSweeney Foundation Inc 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 The McSweeney Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $80,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis County General Hospital Foundation | General contribution | $22,000 |
| Red Cross | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Lewis County Historical Society | General contribution | $8,000 |
| Abigail's Athletes Inc | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Lewis County Humane Society | General contribution | $5,000 |
| St Peters Church | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Care Net of Norther New York | General contribution | $4,000 |
| Care Net Pregnancy Center of Cny | General contribution | $4,000 |
| Lowville Rural Cemetery Association | General contribution | $4,000 |
| The Arc Oneida-Lewis Chapter | General contribution | $4,000 |
| Lewis County Hospice | General contribution | $3,000 |
| Lowville Free Library | General contribution | $3,000 |
| Rescue Mission of Utica | General contribution | $3,000 |
| Sisters of the Precious Blood | General contribution | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- L Michael Fitzgerald
- Edgar S K Merrell 3rd
- Rick L Nortz
Questions people ask
Does The McSweeney Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The McSweeney Foundation Inc give?
$83,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs The McSweeney Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists L Michael Fitzgerald (Treasurer), Edgar S K Merrell 3rd (President/Secretary) and Rick L Nortz (Vice President).
What does The McSweeney Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and faith communities.