McGrorty Foundation
To support organizations whose programs further medical research.
McGrorty Foundation at a glance
In short: McGrorty Foundation gave $143K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), top state Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $142,736
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,789
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,842
- Total assets
- $5,368,836
- +12.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (25% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who McGrorty Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($36K). Together the top 6 received $143K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How McGrorty Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $130K (2020) to $145K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | To Support Medical Research Activities | $35,684 |
| Duke Cancer Institute Durham, NC | To Support Medical Research Activities | $35,684 |
| Roswell Park Cancer Center Buffalo, NY | To Support Medical Research Activities | $17,842 |
| The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center Baltimore, MD | To Support Medical Research Activities | $17,842 |
| Fox Chase Cancer Center Philadelphia, PA | To Support Medical Research Activities | $17,842 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | To Support Medical Research Activities | $17,842 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,368,836 | $153,744 | $176,034 | $142,736 | 6 | $153,744 |
| 2024 | $4,762,190 | $188,014 | $174,920 | $142,736 | 6 | $185,085 |
| 2023 | $4,296,267 | $257,595 | $176,065 | $145,342 | 6 | $251,603 |
| 2022 | $4,084,476 | $208,371 | $175,251 | $145,046 | 6 | $200,462 |
| 2021 | $4,472,622 | $572,849 | $159,300 | $129,774 | 6 | $566,152 |
| 2020 | $3,953,641 | $129,027 | $158,120 | $129,774 | 6 | $123,933 |
About McGrorty Foundation
Based on IRS filings
McGrorty Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Brewster, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $143K. Net investment income was $154K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
McGrorty Foundation is led by James M. Pollock Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James M. Pollock Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Laura K. Draga
Director of Science Advisor
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler P. Pollock
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hunter R. Pollock
Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Adelle P. Pollock
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanne P. Pollock
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $8K, to James M Pollock Jr (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about McGrorty Foundation
How much does McGrorty Foundation give each year?
McGrorty Foundation gave $143K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $143K across 6 grants.
What is McGrorty Foundation's typical grant size?
McGrorty Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $17,842, and its average grant was $23,789, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does McGrorty Foundation give grants?
McGrorty Foundation's top state is Tennessee, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were North Carolina (25%) and New York (13%).
Does McGrorty Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on McGrorty Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Medical Research Activities" (6 grants).
Who are McGrorty Foundation's largest grantees?
McGrorty Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($35,684), Duke Cancer Institute ($35,684) and Roswell Park Cancer Center ($17,842), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is McGrorty Foundation?
McGrorty Foundation reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $154K.
What is McGrorty Foundation?
McGrorty Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Brewster, NY. It holds $5.4M in total assets as of 2025.
What is McGrorty Foundation's EIN?
McGrorty Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6095086. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 21, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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