Rita M McGinley Foundation
Accepts applications
Rita M McGinley Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.5 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$19.9 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $888,250 the year before.
47% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $888,250 | 22 | $19.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 19 | $19.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John R McGinley Jr 600 Grant Streetsuite 4400, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 566-1984, jmcginley@eckertseamans.com |
What Rita M McGinley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 16 | $1.5 million |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cenral Catholic High School | Support | $1.0 million |
| Jubilee Association | Food distribution | $250,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation | Financial support | $60,000 |
| Chuck Noll Foundation | Financial support | $25,000 |
| Pittsburgh Promise | Education | $25,000 |
| Braddock Carnegie Library Association | Financial support | $20,000 |
| Holy Family Foundation | Pathways of promise | $20,000 |
| Ozanam Basketball Program | Youth educational development programs | $20,000 |
| Phipps Conservatory | Financial support | $15,000 |
| Saint Bonaventure University From the Heart | Financial support | $15,000 |
| Thea Bowman Foundation | Ministries | $15,000 |
| Irish American Judicial Institute | Support | $10,000 |
| Saint Anthonys | Support | $10,000 |
| Duquesne University Music School | Financial support | $7,500 |
| Acba Foundation Attorneys Against Hunger | Hunger awareness & support | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Mercy | Financial support | $4,000 |
| Hillman Cancer Center | Financial support | $2,500 |
| Ams Archdiocese for the Military Services USA | Financial support | $1,000 |
| Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh | Financial sponsor | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John C McGinley
- Nancy Palamara
- John R McGinley Jr
Questions people ask
Does Rita M McGinley Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Rita M McGinley Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Rita M McGinley Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John C McGinley (Vice President & Treasurer), Nancy Palamara (Secretary) and John R McGinley Jr (President & Director).
What does Rita M McGinley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and food and hunger.