James and Tara McCahill Family
James and Tara McCahill Family is a private foundation, based in Windermere, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $56K.
James and Tara McCahill Family at a glance
In short: James and Tara McCahill Family gave $56K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $56,100
- -23.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -38.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,013
- +24.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,800
- Total assets
- $21,037
- +52.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (73% 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 James and Tara McCahill Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Our Lady of Poland ($20K). Together the top 8 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 46 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How James and Tara McCahill Family gives
- Giving grew 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2021) to $298K (2018). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Poland Southhampton, NY | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Several Sources Shelter Ramsey, NJ | General Operations | $12,000 |
| Southhampton Fresh Air Home Southhampton, NY | General Operations | $7,500 |
| Morgan Center Foundation Hicksville, NY | General Operations | $7,500 |
| BS HS Alumni Association Bay Shore, NY | General Operations | $6,100 |
| Orlando Health Foundation Orlando, FL | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Dunes Preserve Fund Wellington, FL | General Operations | $500 |
| Disabled American Veterans West Palm Beach, FL | General Operations | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,037 | $70,000 | $62,729 | $56,100 | 8 | $62,729 | $950 |
| 2023 | $13,766 | $40,000 | $78,500 | $73,500 | 13 | $78,500 | $1,329 |
| 2022 | $52,266 | $83,000 | $65,500 | $62,500 | 7 | $62,500 | $1,517 |
| 2021 | $34,766 | $25,000 | $42,000 | $39,000 | 6 | $39,000 | $2,199 |
| 2020 | $51,766 | $200,000 | $204,000 | $201,000 | 12 | — | $18,861 |
| 2018 | $85,366 | $300,000 | $297,700 | $297,700 | 21 | — | $6,124 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James and Tara McCahill Family reported a distributable amount of $950 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James and Tara McCahill Family is led by James J. McCahill, President on every filing since 2018; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James J. McCahill
President
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Elizabeth McCahill Walden
Secretary-Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
$5K (2024)
Tara F. McCahill
Vice President
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Elizabeth McCahill (2018–2023) — Secretary-Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Elizabeth McCahill Walden (Secretary-Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about James and Tara McCahill Family
How much does James and Tara McCahill Family give each year?
James and Tara McCahill Family gave $56K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $74K across 13 grants.
What is James and Tara McCahill Family's typical grant size?
James and Tara McCahill Family's median grant in 2024 was $6,800, and its average grant was $7,013, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James and Tara McCahill Family give grants?
James and Tara McCahill Family gives mostly in New York: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (21%) and Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Southhampton, NY (2 grants).
Does James and Tara McCahill Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of James and Tara McCahill Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James and Tara McCahill Family's largest grantees?
James and Tara McCahill Family's largest 2024 grantees include Our Lady of Poland ($20,000), Several Sources Shelter ($12,000) and Southhampton Fresh Air Home ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is James and Tara McCahill Family?
James and Tara McCahill Family reported $21K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $950 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is James and Tara McCahill Family's EIN?
James and Tara McCahill Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0312628. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS December 17, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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