James J Mccann Charitable Trust

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY EIN: 14-6050628

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

+19.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$49K

+69.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James J Mccann Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $1.4M 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 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

New York $7.3M (98%)

Texas $71K (1%)

Minnesota $15K (0%)

Pennsylvania $13K (0%)

Kentucky $10K (0%)

Tennessee $3K (0%)

States

Kentucky Minnesota New York Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas

Cities

AmeniaArlingtonBeaconClinton CornersCornwallDallasDoverFishkillHawthorneHighlandHopewell JctHopewell JunctionHyde ParkLouisvilleMankatoMemphisMillbrookNewburghPittsburgPleasant Valley

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

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mcgc Sam Dipasquale Contractor ($400,450), Marist College ($325,000), Mccann - Caven Golf Course Inc ($285,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BARDAVON OPERA HOUSE POUGHKEEPSIE, NY	2024 BARDAVON GALA	$70,000
BILL AUSTIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND POUGHKEEPSIE, NY	MARIST COLLEGE - BILL AUSTIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP	$3,000
CHILDREN'S HOME OF POUGHKEEPSIE POUGHKEEPSIE, NY	GALA SPONSOR, MATCHING GRANT GIVING TUESDAY	$38,000
CITY OF POUGHKEEPSIE FIRE DEPT 596 POUGHKEEPSIE, NY	TIM GUNTHER MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT	$5,000
CPCA POUGHKEEPSIE, NY	ONE TOO MANY 5K	$8,000
CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA HYDE PARK, NY	2024 MCCANN SCHOLARSHIPS	$12,500
DAY ONE EARLY LEARNING CENTER POUGHKEEPSIE, NY	GIFT IN MEMORY OF ROBERT S. LEVINE	$50,000
DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE POUGHKEEPSIE, NY	2024 MCCANN SCHOLARSHIPS	$14,000
DUTCHESS COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER POUGHKEEPSIE, NY	SUMMER INTERNS	$4,000
DUTCHESS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY POUGHKEEPSIE, NY	2024 SUMMER INTERNS	$4,000

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

2017

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 - Marist

Historical 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 - Marist

Contact Information

Address: 9 Vassar Street, Suite 1, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3092

Phone: 845-452-3085

Website: mccannfoundation.com

EIN: 14-6050628

Frequently Asked Questions

What does James J Mccann Charitable Trust fund?

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

How do I apply for a grant from James J Mccann Charitable Trust?

**Grant Activity:** • Total annual giving: approximately $1.0–$1.3 million • Number of grants: 31–36 annually • Grant range: $1,000–$325,000 • Median grant size: $8,000–$10,000 • Average grant amount: $500–$514,345 **Application Process:** The trust does not accept applications. **Recent Grant Recipients (2023):** • Marist College: $325,000 (McCann Center Renovation Grant Payment and McCann Scholarships) • McCann-Caven Golf Courses: $210,000 (Off-Season Expenses) • Bardavon 1869 Opera House: $7…

Where does James J Mccann Charitable Trust make 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.

What size grants does James J Mccann Charitable Trust award?

In 2024, James J Mccann Charitable Trust awarded 43 grants totaling $2.1M — an average of about $49K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is James J Mccann Charitable Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, James J Mccann Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $1.4M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is James J Mccann Charitable Trust's EIN?

James J Mccann Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-6050628. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.