Edeltraud McCarthy Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Indian Wells, CA EIN: 26-2804772

The Edeltraud McCarthy Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in 2008 and based in Indian Wells, California. The foundation manages approximately $8.9 to $9.3 million in assets and distributes grants to nonprofit organizations across multiple states and regions in the United States.

Key facts about Edeltraud McCarthy Foundation Inc

EIN: 26-2804772
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $500,150
Grants made (2024): 27
Average grant: $18,524
Median grant: $5,000
New grantees (estimate): 33% first-time grantees (9 of 27, 2024)
Total assets: $9,332,630
Primary geography: California (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Edeltraud McCarthy Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Edeltraud McCarthy Foundation Inc's 27 itemized 2024 grants were California (93%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Desert, CA (9 grants), Palm Springs, CA (4 grants) and Indio, CA (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is Edeltraud McCarthy Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

33%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 9 of 27 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $25K. How we count

Medians: $5K first-time, $11K repeat.

59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$9.3M

+4.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$500K

+9.6% YoY

Grant Count

+12.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$19K

-2.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edeltraud McCarthy Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $534K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

The foundation demonstrates a commitment to supporting organizations that create meaningful community impact, with particular emphasis on initiatives that improve access to education, healthcare, and social services.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$500–$280,000

Average Grant

approximately $90,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and cities, including:

States: Alaska, California, District of Columbia, Florida, New Jersey, and Virginia

Cities: Alpine, Arlington, Coachella, Indian Wells, Indio, Jacksonville, Lawrenceville, Loma Linda, Los Angeles, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Reston, Riverside, Rancho Mirage, San Diego, San Jose, Sitka, Tampa, and Washington

Grant Distribution by State

California $466K (93%)

Virginia $21K (4%)

Alaska $10K (2%)

District of Columbia $3K (1%)

Share of all 27 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Alaska California District of Columbia Florida New Jersey Virginia

Cities

Palm DesertPalm SpringsIndioLoma LindaSitkaRiversideRnacho MirageAlpineArlingtonRestonSan DiegoSan JoseTampaWashingtonCathedral CityCoachellaIndian WellsJacksonvilleLawrencevilleLos Angeles

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Most Recent Filing (2023-2024):

Total assets: $8.9–$9.3 million
Total revenues: $162,010
Total expenses: $549,544
Investment income and dividends: $322,852

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$9,332,630	$8,949,730	$9,298,261
Revenue	$501,081	$162,010	$1,481,323
Expenses	$597,891	$549,544	$738,659
Qualifying Distributions	$500,150	$456,480	$635,360
Net Investment Income	$233,926	$216,848	$1,326,084
Distributable Amount	$533,548	$483,410	$497,972

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

113 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Loma Linda Univ Hospital ($110,300), The Living Desert ($100,000), Olive Crest ($75,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
LOMA LINDA UNIV HOSPITAL Loma Linda, CA	GENERAL	$110,300
THE LIVING DESERT Palm Desert, CA	GENERAL	$100,000
OLIVE CREST Palm Desert, CA	GENERAL	$75,000
COACHELLA VALLEY RESCUE MISSION Indio, CA	GENERAL	$30,000
COLLEGE OF THE DESERT Palm Desert, CA	GENERAL	$20,000
NIKERSON ROSSI DANCE Palm Springs, CA	GENERAL	$20,000
PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM Palm Springs, CA	GENERAL	$20,000
ASSOCIATION OF FUND RAISING PROFESS Arlington, VA	GENERAL	$15,000
RANCHO MIRAGE LIBRARY Rnacho Mirage, CA	GENERAL	$15,000
MCCALLUM THEATRE Palm Desert, CA	GENERAL	$12,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Edeltraud McCarthy serves as trustee of the foundation. McCarthy dedicates approximately 10 hours per week to the foundation's activities and serves without compensation. She is actively involved in identifying funding opportunities, regularly visiting organizations to understand their work and community needs.

McCarthy has a background as a workplace safety engineer and teacher. Her philanthropic work began in childhood with volunteer work at a local hospital in Germany and has evolved into a significant legacy of community support throughout the Coachella Valley and beyond.

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Edeltraud McCarthy	Trustee	—	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2024

Edeltraud McCarthy was honored as the inaugural recipient of the National Philanthropy Day lifetime achievement award in October 2024, recognizing her profound impact on philanthropy across the Coachella Valley.

Edeltraud M. McCarthy honored by NPD with lifetime achievement award

The foundation has supported significant community initiatives, including:

**College of the Desert's McCarthy Family Child Development and Training Center:** Established with foundation support, this facility enables parents to pursue educational goals while their young children receive care and early learning instruction from early childhood education students.

McCarthy Foundation establishes endowment fund at CRCF - Salamanca Free Press

**Loma Linda University Health's Neuropathic Therapy Center:** The foundation's support was motivated by positive healthcare experiences and aims to make specialized neuropathy treatment more accessible to patients, including children with cancer.

The foundation continues to actively support organizations addressing education, healthcare, and social services needs across its geographic focus areas.

McCarthy Foundation supporting Ellicottville Food Bank for over 20 years

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Edeltraud McCarthy Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's grantmaking priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services The foundation demonstrates a commitment to supporting organizations that create meaningful community impact, with particular emphasis on initiatives that improve access to education, healthcare, and social services.

How do I apply for a grant from Edeltraud McCarthy Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Total annual giving: approximately $456,000–$500,150 • Typical grant range: $500–$280,000 • Average grant size: approximately $90,000 • The foundation reports funding approximately 5,723 grants in the previous year • Open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants funded **Recent Grants (2023-2024):** • Living Desert: $130,000 • Palm Springs Art Museum: $29,450 • Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CVRM): $24,000 • Alaska Raptor Center: $10,000

Where does Edeltraud McCarthy Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and cities, including: **States:** Alaska, California, District of Columbia, Florida, New Jersey, and Virginia **Cities:** Alpine, Arlington, Coachella, Indian Wells, Indio, Jacksonville, Lawrenceville, Loma Linda, Los Angeles, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Reston, Riverside, Rancho Mirage, San Diego, San Jose, Sitka, Tampa, and Washington

What size grants does Edeltraud McCarthy Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Edeltraud McCarthy Foundation Inc awarded 27 grants totaling $500K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Edeltraud McCarthy Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Edeltraud McCarthy Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $534K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Edeltraud McCarthy Foundation Inc's EIN?

Edeltraud McCarthy Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2804772. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.