McCarthey Family Foundation
Accepts applications
McCarthey Family Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 80 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.8 million
- Number of grants80
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$36.6 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.0 million the year before.
27% 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 | $2.0 million | 82 | $35.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 80 | $36.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Todd F Brashear Executive Director 610 East South Temple Ste 200, Salt Lake City, UT 84102 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (801) 578-1246 |
| What to submit | Grant request letter, supporting documentation, IRS tax-exempt determination letter. |
What McCarthey Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 74 | $1.6 million |
| Washington | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 1 | $87,066 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $10,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $7,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kearns St Ann's Catholic School | Education Operations Funding | $200,000 |
| YWCA Utah | Capital Campaign | $125,000 |
| Gonzaga University | Scholarship Funding | $100,000 |
| Rowland Hall | Capital Campaign | $100,000 |
| Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary School | Capital Campaign | $100,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Medical Research Program Funding | $87,066 |
| American Cancer Society | Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| Safe Harbor Crisis Center | Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| Utah Health & Human Rights Project | Program Funding | $50,000 |
| Holy Cross Ministries | Program Funding | $40,000 |
| Volunteers of America Utah | Program Funding | $35,000 |
| Ballet West | Program Funding | $25,000 |
| Carmel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary | Program Funding | $25,000 |
| Park City Historical Society & Museum | Program Funding | $25,000 |
| Peace House | Transitional Housing Program | $25,000 |
| The Haven | Program Funding | $25,000 |
| Utah SymphonyUtah Opera | Program Funding | $25,000 |
| Wasatch Community Gardens | Program Funding | $25,000 |
| Westminster University | Education Assistance Funding | $25,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Utah | Program Funding | $20,000 |
| KRCL | Program Funding | $20,000 |
| Maliheh Free Clinic | Program Funding | $20,000 |
| Race Swami | Program Funding | $20,000 |
| Snowbasin Sports Education Foundation | Program Funding | $20,000 |
| Snowbird Sports Education Foundation | Program Funding | $20,000 |
| University of Utah School of Music | Program Funding | $20,000 |
| Red Butte Gardens | Program Funding | $16,850 |
| Spy Hop | Program Funding | $16,000 |
| Ability Found | Program Funding | $15,000 |
| Curly Me | Program Funding | $15,000 |
| Immigrant Legal Services | Program Funding | $15,000 |
| Mundi Project | Program Funding | $15,000 |
| RiteCare of Utah | Program Funding | $12,000 |
| Success in Education Foundation | Program Funding | $10,400 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Program Funding | $10,310 |
| Alliance House | Program Funding | $10,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union of Utah | Program Funding | $10,000 |
| Cathedral of the Madeleine | Program Funding | $10,000 |
| Catholic Community Services | Program Funding | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah J McCarthey
- Thomas K McCarthey Jr
- Philip G McCarthey
- Maureen P McCarthey
- Todd F Brashear
- John P O'Brien
- Christina Kolkebeck
Questions people ask
Does McCarthey Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does McCarthey Family Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 80 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs McCarthey Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sarah J McCarthey (Director), Thomas K McCarthey Jr (Director), Philip G McCarthey (Director) and Maureen P McCarthey (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does McCarthey Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.