James J Mccann Charitable Trust
The James J. McCann Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Poughkeepsie, New York. Established in 1969, the trust functions as a combined entity with the McCann Foundation, Inc. (originally established in 1967), though they remain separate legal entities with the bulk of assets held in the charitable trust. The organization manages approximately $28.5 million in assets and distributes grants to support charitable initiatives across multiple states.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$29.4M
+3.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.1M
+102.3% YoY
Grant Count
43
+19.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$49K
+69.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust was established to promote "progressive human welfare work" in Poughkeepsie, New York. Its funding priorities have expanded to include:
- Arts and culture, including performing arts, music, and opera
- Education, particularly higher education
- Health and medical care
- Human services, including family services and child welfare
- Sports and recreation
- Christian agencies and churches
- Children's services
Grantmaking
The trust does not accept applications.
Grant Range
$1,000–$325,000
Average Grant
amount: $500–$514,345
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust primarily funds initiatives in:
- New York (particularly Poughkeepsie and Dutchess County)
- Tennessee
- Pennsylvania
- Minnesota
The foundation's initial policy of making most grants to the general Poughkeepsie area was extended indefinitely to the Dutchess County area in 1979.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $28,462,408
- Total revenues: $1,503,886
- Total expenses: $1,493,013
- Total giving: $1,036,399
Historical Giving Trends:
- 2024: $28.5M assets, $1.0M giving, 36 grants
- 2023: $26.7M assets, $1.3M giving, 31 grants
- 2022: $31.5M assets, $1.1M giving, 34 grants
- 2021: $28.8M assets, $1.9M giving, 29 grants
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $29,447,581 | $28,462,408 | $26,692,628 |
| Revenue | $2,400,175 | $1,503,886 | $920,841 |
| Expenses | $2,588,216 | $1,493,013 | $1,756,593 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,216,439 | $1,153,200 | $1,425,301 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,028,758 | $1,164,073 | $589,549 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,396,840 | $1,341,576 | $1,425,576 |
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
173 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Michael Gartland (McCann Trustee)
- Richard Corbally (McCann Trustee)
- John J. Gartland Jr. (listed in trust administration)
- Wm J. Gardner (listed in trust administration)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICK GARTLAND | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $51,189 |
| JOHN CORBALLY | TREASURER | 1 | $51,188 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The trust has maintained a long-standing relationship with Marist College, providing significant support for campus facilities and scholarships. In 2017, the trust issued a $2 million grant to Marist College for replacement and significant expansion of the auxiliary gym and fitness center in the James J. McCann Recreation Center, with construction beginning in June 2018.
Marist Receives $2 Million Gift from James J. McCann Charitable Trust - MaristHistorical support at Marist includes funding for the original James J. McCann Recreation Center (1977), the Lowell Thomas Communications Center, athletic fields, library upgrades, chapel improvements, McCann Scholarships for area students, fellowships, seminars, summer study programs, and the Dr. Linus Richard Foy Chair in Computer Science.
Marist Receives $2 Million Gift from James J. McCann Charitable Trust - MaristContact Information
Address: 9 Vassar Street, Suite 1, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3092
Phone: 845-452-3085
Website: mccannfoundation.com
EIN: 14-6050628
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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