McAvoy Family Foundation Inc
McAvoy Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $49K.
McAvoy Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: McAvoy Family Foundation Inc gave $49K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $24K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $48,612
- +224.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $24,306
- +62.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $24,306
- Primary geography
- California (69% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who McAvoy Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Pacific Research Institute ($34K). Together the top 2 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 11 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How McAvoy Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 50% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2022 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $163K (2021). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Research Institute Pasadena, CA | General Purpose | $33,612 |
| Winous Point Marsh Conservancy Port Clinton, OH | General Purpose | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-135,670 | $438,287 | $48,612 | 2 | $48,612 | — |
| 2022 | $573,957 | $34,254 | $108,829 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $5 |
| 2021 | $648,532 | $219,258 | $301,898 | $163,000 | 5 | $163,000 | $32,738 |
| 2020 | $731,172 | $157,916 | $231,439 | $98,000 | 3 | — | $37,806 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
McAvoy Family Foundation Inc is led by Sean McAvoy, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Sean McAvoy
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 McAvoy Family Foundation Inc
How much does McAvoy Family Foundation Inc give each year?
McAvoy Family Foundation Inc gave $49K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
Where does McAvoy Family Foundation Inc operate?
McAvoy Family Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Florida, Massachusetts, Ohio.
What is McAvoy Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
McAvoy Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4557721. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work McAvoy Family Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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