McGuire Family Foundation
McGuire Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Weston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $155K. Net investment income was $918K.
McGuire Family Foundation at a glance
In short: McGuire Family Foundation gave $155K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $155,000
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,143
- -11.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,585,173
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who McGuire Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Whitehead Institute ($50K). Together the top 6 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 18 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How McGuire Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 675% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $155K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehead Institute Cambridge, MA | General | $50,000 |
| Dartmouth College (Thayer School) Hanover, NH | General | $35,000 |
| Macgillivray Films Educational Foundation Laguna Beach, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Dartmouth College (Tuck School for Tag Leadership Initiative) Hanover, NH | General | $20,000 |
| Community Consulting Teams Boston, MA | General | $12,000 |
| Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare Somerville, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Community Consulting Teams Boston, MA | General | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,585,173 | $81,380 | $174,587 | $155,000 | 7 | $164,389 | $918,451 | $178,363 |
| 2023 | $3,698,380 | $975,170 | $190,604 | $150,000 | 6 | $156,560 | $35,577 | $88,179 |
| 2022 | $2,933,814 | $-128,492 | $54,799 | $50,000 | 3 | $52,150 | $1,619,525 | $87,061 |
| 2021 | $3,137,105 | $2,982,936 | $32,025 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | — | $10,381 |
| 2020 | $106,194 | $204,945 | $100,035 | $100,000 | 1 | — | $148,170 | $2,092 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McGuire Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $178K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
McGuire Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barton McGuire
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carolyn C. McGuire
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eileen McGuire
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert L. Carson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Seamas McGuire
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Terrance G. McGuire
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 McGuire Family Foundation
How much does McGuire Family Foundation give each year?
McGuire Family Foundation gave $155K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $150K across 6 grants.
What is McGuire Family Foundation's typical grant size?
McGuire Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $22,143, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does McGuire Family Foundation give grants?
McGuire Family Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Hampshire (35%) and California (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hanover, NH (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does McGuire Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of McGuire Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are McGuire Family Foundation's largest grantees?
McGuire Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Whitehead Institute ($50,000), Dartmouth College (Thayer School) ($35,000) and Macgillivray Films Educational Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is McGuire Family Foundation?
McGuire Family Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $164K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $178K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is McGuire Family Foundation's EIN?
McGuire Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2336978. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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