Donald J and Joan P McNamara
Donald J and Joan P McNamara is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $76K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $108K.
Donald J and Joan P McNamara at a glance
In short: Donald J and Joan P McNamara gave $108K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $107,500
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,917
- -14.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $76,478
- -4.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Donald J and Joan P McNamara funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The University of Austin ($30K). Together the top 6 received $108K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Donald J and Joan P McNamara gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 241% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2020) to $116K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Austin Austin, TX | General Use | $30,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute Washington, DC | General Use | $25,000 |
| COMMIT2DALLAS Dallas, TX | Opportunity 2040 Fund 1 | $20,000 |
| Sisters of the Visitation Rockville, VA | General Use | $20,000 |
| Baylor Healthcare System Foundation Dallas, TX | Bumc Emergency Department Fund | $10,000 |
| Camp Blue Skies Foundation Charlotte, NC | General Use | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $76,478 | $105,685 | $109,400 | $107,500 | 6 | $108,450 | — | $45,092 |
| 2023 | $80,193 | $100,588 | $106,800 | $105,000 | 5 | $105,900 | — | $48,100 |
| 2022 | $86,405 | $50,549 | $92,200 | $90,250 | 7 | $91,225 | — | $55,321 |
| 2021 | $128,056 | $16 | $120,500 | $116,000 | 8 | $118,250 | — | $47,880 |
| 2020 | $248,540 | $250,005 | $65,001 | $65,000 | 3 | — | $5 | $24,855 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Donald J and Joan P McNamara reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Donald J and Joan P McNamara is led by Donald J. McNamara, Trustee, Chairman & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald J. McNamara
Trustee, Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan P. McNamara
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin McNamara
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Donald J and Joan P McNamara
How much does Donald J and Joan P McNamara give each year?
Donald J and Joan P McNamara gave $108K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $105K across 5 grants.
What is Donald J and Joan P McNamara's typical grant size?
Donald J and Joan P McNamara's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $17,917, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Donald J and Joan P McNamara give grants?
Donald J and Joan P McNamara gives mostly in Texas: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (23%) and Virginia (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does Donald J and Joan P McNamara give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Donald J and Joan P McNamara's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Donald J and Joan P McNamara's largest grantees?
Donald J and Joan P McNamara's largest 2024 grantees include The University of Austin ($30,000), American Enterprise Institute ($25,000) and COMMIT2DALLAS ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Donald J and Joan P McNamara?
Donald J and Joan P McNamara reported $76K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $108K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Donald J and Joan P McNamara's EIN?
Donald J and Joan P McNamara's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2696820. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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