The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation
Accepts applications
The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $104,688 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $9,996 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$104,688
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$9,996
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $171,425 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 | $184,340 | 21 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $171,425 | 20 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $104,688 | 12 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | McCarthey Dressman Education Fnd 610 E South Temple Suite 110, Salt Lake City, UT 84102 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (801) 578-1260 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See website www.mccartheydressman.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $19,570 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $10,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $9,993 |
| Illinois | 1 | $9,775 |
| Georgia | 1 | $6,600 |
| Maine | 1 | $3,750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Academic Enrichment | $10,000 |
| Individual | Academic Enrichment | $10,000 |
| Individual | Academic Enrichment | $10,000 |
| Individual | Academic Enrichment | $10,000 |
| Individual | Teacher Development | $10,000 |
| Individual | Teacher Development | $10,000 |
| Individual | Academic Enrichment | $9,993 |
| Individual | Academic Enrichment | $9,775 |
| Friends of Mwangaza | Teacher Development | $9,570 |
| Individual | Teacher Development | $6,600 |
| Individual | Academic Enrichment | $5,000 |
| Individual | Teacher Development | $3,750 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah McCarthey PhD
- Mark Dressman PhD
- Judy Abbott PhD
- Phillip Wilder PhD
- Michael Borish
- Carmen Gonzales PhD
- Carolyn Schubach
- Kip Tellez PhD
- Jo Worthy PhD
- Patrick Scott EdD
Questions people ask
Does The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See website www.mccartheydressman.org.
How much does The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation give?
$104,688 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $9,996.
Who runs The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sarah McCarthey PhD (President), Mark Dressman PhD (Vice President), Judy Abbott PhD (Trustee) and Phillip Wilder PhD (Trustee) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.