Edward F McGinley III Foundation
The Edward F McGinley III Foundation is a private foundation based in Hershey, Pennsylvania. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 filing states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
Edward F McGinley III Foundation at a glance
In short: Edward F McGinley III Foundation gave $18K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Pennsylvania. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,500
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,346
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $254,838
- -0.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (46% 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 Edward F McGinley III Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Bryn Mawr Tr 1 E Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: (610) 525-1700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edward F McGinley III Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alcoholics Anonymous ($3K). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (46%), New York (26%), Illinois (11%), Rhode Island (6%), and Iowa (6%). The listed grants also included a $1,000 grant to Great Opportunity Scholarship Fund in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Edward F McGinley III Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2019) to $18K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholics Anonymous New York, NY | General Charitable Use | $2,500 |
| Regina Dominican High School Wilmette, IL | General Charitable Use | $2,000 |
| Mustang Foundation Wayne, PA | General Charitable Use | $2,000 |
| ALS Foundation Fort Washington, PA | General Charitable Use | $1,500 |
| Livengrin Foundation Bensalem, PA | General Charitable Use | $1,500 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Charitable Use | $1,000 |
| St Katharine of Siena Wayne, PA | General Charitable Use | $1,000 |
| Skin Cancer Foundation New York, NY | General Charitable Use | $1,000 |
| Narcolepsy Network Inc North Kingstown, RI | General Charitable Use | $1,000 |
| LCS Foundation Des Moines, IA | General Charitable Use | $1,000 |
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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 | $254,838 | $21,258 | $22,604 | $17,500 | 13 | $18,700 | $21,193 | $16,992 |
| 2024 | $256,184 | $10,078 | $23,298 | $15,700 | 13 | $16,900 | $10,035 | $522 |
| 2023 | $269,404 | $107,459 | $18,260 | $13,500 | 13 | $14,700 | $104,032 | $13,954 |
| 2022 | $180,205 | $18,215 | $18,927 | $13,500 | 13 | $14,700 | $18,215 | $15,091 |
| 2021 | $180,917 | $28,841 | $19,316 | $14,500 | 9 | $15,700 | $26,785 | $15,794 |
| 2020 | $171,392 | $9,008 | $19,562 | $12,500 | 10 | — | $1,708 | $14,272 |
| 2019 | $181,946 | $15,884 | $26,658 | $12,500 | 7 | — | $4,113 | $14,696 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward F McGinley III Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K 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 foundation mission is stated. Its 2025 grants went to organizations addressing varied charitable purposes. For example, Livengrin Foundation describes its mission as “making sustainable recovery possible through professional, accessible, and successful treatment options.” LCS Foundation says its work includes professional development in senior care, support for Alzheimer’s initiatives and research, and emergency assistance for affected employees. Bethesda Project describes its mission as caring for the abandoned poor and providing housing and support services to homeless and formerly homeless people.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $17,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $2,500, with a median of $1,000. Notable grants included $2,500 to Alcoholics Anonymous in New York, $2,000 each to Regina Dominican High School and Mustang Foundation, and $1,500 each to ALS Foundation and Livengrin Foundation. Bethesda Project received $1,000 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kathleen McCauley McGinley and Robert Whiteman as co-trustees.
Edward F McGinley III Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathleen McCauley McGinley
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Whiteman
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Edward F McGinley III Foundation
How much does Edward F McGinley III Foundation give each year?
Edward F McGinley III Foundation gave $18K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16K across 13 grants.
What is Edward F McGinley III Foundation's typical grant size?
Edward F McGinley III Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,346, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edward F McGinley III Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Edward F McGinley III Foundation give grants?
Edward F McGinley III Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (26%) and Illinois (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wayne, PA (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Edward F McGinley III Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Edward F McGinley III Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edward F McGinley III Foundation's largest grantees?
Edward F McGinley III Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Alcoholics Anonymous ($2,500), Regina Dominican High School ($2,000) and Mustang Foundation ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edward F McGinley III Foundation?
Edward F McGinley III Foundation reported $255K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edward F McGinley III Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated. Its 2025 grants went to organizations addressing varied charitable purposes. For example, Livengrin Foundation describes its mission as “making sustainable recovery possible through professional, accessible, and successful treatment options.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edward F McGinley III Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edward F McGinley III Foundation's EIN?
Edward F McGinley III Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1984830. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Edward F McGinley III Foundation 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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