James J & Jacqualine a McDonough Foundation
James J & Jacqualine a McDonough Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $589K. Net investment income was $301K.
James J & Jacqualine a McDonough Foundation at a glance
In short: James J & Jacqualine a McDonough Foundation gave $589K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $295K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $589,352
- +22.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -77.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $294,676
- +452.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $294,676
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who James J & Jacqualine a McDonough Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The McDonough Family Foundation ($295K). Together the top 2 received $589K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 21 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How James J & Jacqualine a McDonough Foundation gives
- Giving grew 59% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $309K (2021) to $589K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $589K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The McDonough Family Foundation Chicago, IL | General Support | $294,676 |
| The Curley Family Foundation Chicago, IL | General Support | $294,676 |
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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 | — | $325,463 | $14,313,072 | $589,352 | 2 | $590,703 | $300,734 | $603,316 |
| 2024 | $6,115,011 | $422,274 | $530,997 | $480,000 | 9 | $483,408 | $394,537 | $593,692 |
| 2023 | $6,223,825 | $831,227 | $352,239 | $331,000 | 8 | $344,982 | $744,412 | $493,580 |
| 2022 | $5,244,208 | $507,932 | $397,735 | $370,000 | 1 | $380,169 | $185,808 | $342,331 |
| 2021 | $5,134,062 | $376,782 | $329,811 | $309,000 | 1 | $320,114 | $367,790 | $379,730 |
| 2020 | $5,087,488 | $130,572 | $332,654 | $316,000 | 1 | — | $138,749 | $319,476 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James J & Jacqualine a McDonough Foundation reported a distributable amount of $603K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James J & Jacqualine a McDonough Foundation is led by Maureen A. Curley, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maureen A. Curley
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel K. Curley
Treasurer & Director
Secretary → Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James P. McDonough
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard W. Burke
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jacqualine A. McDonough (2020–2021) — Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about James J & Jacqualine a McDonough Foundation
How much does James J & Jacqualine a McDonough Foundation give each year?
James J & Jacqualine a McDonough Foundation gave $589K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $480K across 9 grants.
What is James J & Jacqualine a McDonough Foundation?
James J & Jacqualine a McDonough Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL.
Where does James J & Jacqualine a McDonough Foundation operate?
James J & Jacqualine a McDonough Foundation has awarded grants in Arkansas, California, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin.
How much is James J & Jacqualine a McDonough Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, James J & Jacqualine a McDonough Foundation reported a distributable amount of $603K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is James J & Jacqualine a McDonough Foundation's EIN?
James J & Jacqualine a McDonough Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3689173. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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