Catherine J McGinnis Family
Catherine J McGinnis Family is a private foundation based in Mount Airy, Maryland. It supports charitable organizations through grants, including organizations addressing food needs, disaster relief, scholarships, medical assistance, and medical research.
Catherine J McGinnis Family at a glance
In short: Catherine J McGinnis Family gave $186K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state Virginia. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $186,000
- +10.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,941
- +17.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,043,089
- +0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (32% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Catherine J McGinnis Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 454, Mount Airy, MD 21771
Phone: (301) 829-7269
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Catherine J McGinnis Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Harry K Foundation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 93 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest listed shares were Virginia (32%), Delaware (18%), Iowa (16%), South Carolina (8%), and Connecticut (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Catherine J McGinnis Family open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 16 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $151K (2020) to $410K (2021). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $186K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harry K Foundation Rehoboth Beach, DE | Food for the Poor | $30,000 |
| Blue Ridge Food Bank Verona, VA | Food for the Poor | $25,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Harlan, IA | Disaster Relief | $20,000 |
| Marshall Legacy Inst Champs Program Arlington, VA | Aid and Relief | $20,000 |
| Trinity Collegiate School Darlington, SC | Student Scholarships | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | Disaster Relief | $10,000 |
| Americares Stamford, CT | Disaster Relief | $10,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | Food for the Poor | $10,000 |
| Unbound Kansas City, KS | Scholarship Funds | $10,000 |
| The V Fdtn for Cancer Research Cary, NC | Medical Research | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,043,089 | $235,623 | $232,613 | $186,000 | 17 | $195,260 | $210,255 | $210,833 |
| 2024 | $3,040,079 | $660,268 | $212,457 | $168,000 | 18 | $177,108 | $383,724 | $215,719 |
| 2023 | $2,592,268 | $421,542 | $211,131 | $160,000 | 18 | $191,710 | $134,016 | $166,754 |
| 2022 | $2,381,857 | $42,791 | $224,301 | $190,000 | 18 | $204,046 | $33,620 | $173,803 |
| 2021 | $2,563,367 | $314,485 | $441,229 | $409,521 | 22 | $418,521 | $282,765 | $200,907 |
| 2020 | $2,579,148 | $-50,132 | $174,208 | $151,300 | 19 | — | $29,374 | $439,303 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Catherine J McGinnis Family reported a distributable amount of $211K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for food assistance, disaster relief, scholarships, aid and relief, medical research, and medical transportation and assistance.
Among its 2025 grantees, the Harry K Foundation says it helps churches and schools feed children and families in need. Trinity Collegiate School describes itself as a college preparatory school rooted in the Judeo-Christian tradition. Unbound says it supports families and communities worldwide on self-directed paths out of poverty. Feeding America says it works to ensure equitable access to nutritious food. Mercy Medical Angels says it helps people reach medical care by providing transportation assistance.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $186,000 through 17 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $30,000 to the Harry K Foundation for food for the poor; $25,000 to Blue Ridge Food Bank for food for the poor; $20,000 to Catholic Relief Services for disaster relief; $20,000 to Marshall Legacy Institute Champs Program for aid and relief; and $15,000 to Trinity Collegiate School for student scholarships. Other grants included $10,000 each to the American Red Cross and Americares for disaster relief, Feeding America for food for the poor, Unbound for scholarship funds, and the V Foundation for Cancer Research for medical research. Mercy Medical Angels received $5,000 for medical transport, and Loudoun Free Clinic received $5,000 for medical assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Arlene M McGinnis, Colleen M McGinnis, Kellyann M Royston, Erin M Meitzler, Kaitlin M Very, Connor D Royston, Tristan C Meitzler, Taylor C Royston, and Jonathan M Meitzler as trustees or directors.
Catherine J McGinnis Family's 2025 filing lists 9 officers; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Erin M. Meitzler
Director & Trustee
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$12K (2023) → $12K (2025)
Arlene M. McGinnis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen M. McGinnis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Connor D. Royston
Trustee
Junior Trustee → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan M. Meitzler
Trustee
Junior Trustee → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kaitlin M. Very
Trustee
Junior Trustee → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Taylor C. Royston
Trustee
Junior Trustee → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tristan C. Meitzler
Trustee
Junior Trustee → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kellyann M. Royston
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kelly A. Royston (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Daniel L. McGinnis (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to Erin M Meitzler (Director/Tru).
Frequently asked questions about Catherine J McGinnis Family
How much does Catherine J McGinnis Family give each year?
Catherine J McGinnis Family gave $186K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $168K across 18 grants.
What is Catherine J McGinnis Family's typical grant size?
Catherine J McGinnis Family's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,941, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Catherine J McGinnis Family give grants?
Catherine J McGinnis Family's top state is Virginia, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Delaware (18%) and Iowa (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Leesburg, VA (2 grants).
Does Catherine J McGinnis Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Catherine J McGinnis Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Disaster Relief" (3 grants), "Food for the Poor" (3 grants) and "Service to the Poor" (3 grants).
Who are Catherine J McGinnis Family's largest grantees?
Catherine J McGinnis Family's largest 2025 grantees include Harry K Foundation ($30,000), Blue Ridge Food Bank ($25,000) and Catholic Relief Services ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Catherine J McGinnis Family?
Catherine J McGinnis Family reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $195K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $211K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Catherine J McGinnis Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for food assistance, disaster relief, scholarships, aid and relief, medical research, and medical transportation and assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Catherine J McGinnis Family?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Catherine J McGinnis Family's EIN?
Catherine J McGinnis Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1850520. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Catherine J McGinnis Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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