Macoisdealbaigh Trust
Macoisdealbaigh Trust is a private foundation based in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Its 2023 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including schools and churches, a children’s hospital, and organizations connected with medical or cancer programs.
Macoisdealbaigh Trust at a glance
In short: Macoisdealbaigh Trust gave $109K across 22 grants in 2023 (avg $5K), mostly in Illinois. 82% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $108,900
- +31.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 22
- +4.8% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $4,950
- +25.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,585,458
- +4.4% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 82% first-time grantees (18 of 22, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (59% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Macoisdealbaigh Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing lists James Costello as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: James Costello
Mailing address: 1303 E Olive St, Arlington Heigh, IL 60004
Phone: (847) 392-6999
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Macoisdealbaigh Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Sacred Heart of Mary ($20K). Together the top 10 received $97K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 26% to New York, 14% to Oregon, 1% to Michigan, and less than 1% to Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Macoisdealbaigh Trust open to new grantees?
82%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 18 of 22 grantees (82%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 14% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 322% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2023). 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 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2021) to $109K (2023). In 2023 it made 22 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart of Mary Tarrytown, NY | Religious Prgms | $20,000 |
| Cascades Academy Tumalo, OR | School Programs | $15,000 |
| St James Church Arlington Heig, IL | School Programs | $15,000 |
| Our Lady of Tepeyac Chicago, IL | School Programs | $14,300 |
| Lurie Children Hospital Chicago, IL | Medical prgms | $10,000 |
| Michael JFox Foundation New York, NY | Fund Research | $7,000 |
| St Agatha's Chruch Chicago, IL | School Programs | $5,300 |
| Leo High School Chicago, IL | School Programs | $5,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Chicago, IL | School Progrmas | $2,900 |
| Southside Pregnancy Ctr Evergreen Park, IL | Medical Prgms | $2,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,585,458 | $60,151 | $210,996 | $108,900 | 22 | $226,268 | $91,859 | $70,339 |
| 2022 | $1,518,527 | $142,344 | $120,548 | $82,590 | 21 | $105,090 | $95,816 | $73,683 |
| 2021 | $1,795,448 | $205,372 | $92,594 | $75,050 | 15 | $90,594 | $56,086 | $76,857 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Macoisdealbaigh Trust reported a distributable amount of $70K for 2023 — 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 mission statement is provided. The 2023 grants show support for school programs, religious programs, medical programs, research, and cancer programs. Among the grantees, Play for Pink Inc. describes its mission as supporting research into the causes, cures, and prevention of breast cancer. Misericordia Foundation says its purpose is to organize fundraising programs to contribute to Misericordia Home.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the Trust gave 22 grants totaling $108,900. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $20,000, with a median of $2,000. Notable grants included $20,000 to Sacred Heart of Mary for religious programs; $15,000 each to Cascades Academy and St James Church for school programs; $14,300 to Our Lady of Tepeyac for school programs; and $10,000 to Lurie Children Hospital for medical programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists James Costello and Kathryn Costello as trustees.
Macoisdealbaigh Trust's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Kathryn Costello
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James P Costello
Trusttee
Trustee → Trusttee, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Macoisdealbaigh Trust
How much does Macoisdealbaigh Trust give each year?
Macoisdealbaigh Trust gave $109K across 22 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $83K across 21 grants.
What is Macoisdealbaigh Trust's typical grant size?
Macoisdealbaigh Trust's median grant in 2023 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,950, across 22 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Macoisdealbaigh Trust that year got $4K on average.
Where does Macoisdealbaigh Trust give grants?
Macoisdealbaigh Trust gives mostly in Illinois: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (26%) and Oregon (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (12 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Macoisdealbaigh Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Macoisdealbaigh Trust's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "School Programs" (5 grants) and "Cancer Programs" (3 grants).
Who are Macoisdealbaigh Trust's largest grantees?
Macoisdealbaigh Trust's largest 2023 grantees include Sacred Heart of Mary ($20,000), Cascades Academy ($15,000) and St James Church ($15,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Macoisdealbaigh Trust?
Macoisdealbaigh Trust reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $226K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Macoisdealbaigh Trust fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2023 grants show support for school programs, religious programs, medical programs, research, and cancer programs. Among the grantees, Play for Pink Inc. describes its mission as supporting research into the causes, cures, and prevention of breast cancer. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Macoisdealbaigh Trust?
The Trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Macoisdealbaigh Trust's EIN?
Macoisdealbaigh Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7291509. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Does Macoisdealbaigh Trust 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 30, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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