The Maguire Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Maguire Foundation is a private foundation in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.0 million in 69 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $2.0 million. 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$10.0 million
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$17.5 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was down from $16.5 million the year before.
9% of its 2024 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 | $16.5 million | 82 | $20.8 million |
| 2024 | $10.0 million | 69 | $17.5 million |
How to apply
The Maguire 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Maguire Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 54 | $8.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1.5 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $100,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $100,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $50,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $30,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gwynedd Mercy University | For general needs of organization | $2.0 million |
| Woodmere Art Museum | For general needs of organization | $2.0 million |
| Georgetown University | For general needs of organization | $1.3 million |
| Cobbs Creek | For general needs of organization | $997,718 |
| Diocesan High Schools | For general needs of organization | $900,000 |
| Merion Mercy Academy | For general needs of organization | $286,000 |
| Gallaudet University | For general needs of organization | $150,000 |
| Independence Mission Schools | For general needs of organization | $150,000 |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Ar TS | For general needs of organization | $150,000 |
| Pennsylvania School for the Deaf | For general needs of organization | $105,000 |
| Saint Joseph's Preparatory School | For general needs of organization | $61,000 |
| The Haverford School | For general needs of organization | $56,250 |
| Academy of Notre Dame | For general needs of organization | $50,000 |
| Agnes Irwin | For general needs of organization | $50,000 |
| Baldwin School | For general needs of organization | $50,000 |
| Boston College | For general needs of organization | $50,000 |
| Bowie State University | For general needs of organization | $50,000 |
| Chestnut Hill College | For general needs of organization | $50,000 |
| College of the Holy Cross | For general needs of organization | $50,000 |
| Fairfield University | For general needs of organization | $50,000 |
| Germantown Friends School | For general needs of organization | $50,000 |
| Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School | For general needs of organization | $50,000 |
| Hillsdale College | For general needs of organization | $50,000 |
| Holy Ghost Preparatory School | For general needs of organization | $50,000 |
| Immaculata University | For general needs of organization | $50,000 |
| Malvern Preparatory School | For general needs of organization | $50,000 |
| Moore College of Art & Design | For general needs of organization | $50,000 |
| Mount St Mary's University | For general needs of organization | $50,000 |
| National Technical Institute for the Deaf | For general needs of organization | $50,000 |
| Neumann University | For general needs of organization | $50,000 |
| Rosemont College | For general needs of organization | $50,000 |
| Springside Chestnut Hill Academy | For general needs of organization | $50,000 |
| The Shipley School | For general needs of organization | $50,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | For general needs of organization | $50,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | For general needs of organization | $50,000 |
| University of Scranton | For general needs of organization | $50,000 |
| William Penn Charter School Scholar S | For general needs of organization | $50,000 |
| Aim Academy | For general needs of organization | $43,500 |
| Devon Preparatory School | For general needs of organization | $36,000 |
| Lasalle College High School | For general needs of organization | $36,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Maguire
- Christopher Maguire
Questions people ask
Does The Maguire Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Maguire Foundation give?
$10.0 million in tax year 2024, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Maguire Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James Maguire (President - As Needed) and Christopher Maguire (Director - As Needed).
What does The Maguire Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.