McInerney and Fafard Fdn
McInerney and Fafard Fdn is a private foundation, based in Pennington, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $57K. Net investment income was $87K.
McInerney and Fafard Fdn at a glance
In short: McInerney and Fafard Fdn gave $57K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,000
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,143
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $1,435,272
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who McInerney and Fafard Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Connecticut Food Bank ($11K). Together the top 7 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How McInerney and Fafard Fdn gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 80% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2019) to $57K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Food Bank Wallingford, CT | Unrestricted General | $11,000 |
| Faith Food Pantry of Newtown Inc Newtown, CT | Unrestricted General | $11,000 |
| AARP Foundation Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Team Rubicon Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted General | $9,000 |
| Americares Foundation Stamford, CT | Unrestricted General | $7,000 |
| Wnet New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $7,000 |
| Ch Booth Library Newtown, CT | Unrestricted General | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,435,272 | $95,809 | $84,685 | $57,000 | 7 | $63,956 | $87,039 | $79,795 |
| 2024 | $1,424,208 | $543,385 | $67,305 | $53,000 | 7 | $59,125 | $446,644 | $64,129 |
| 2023 | $985,252 | $125,867 | $64,570 | $53,000 | 6 | $58,338 | $32,591 | $58,108 |
| 2022 | $961,519 | $97,008 | $66,622 | $55,000 | 7 | $60,549 | $23,191 | $57,420 |
| 2021 | $962,973 | $149,164 | $60,285 | $45,000 | 7 | $50,763 | $42,060 | $61,930 |
| 2020 | $925,377 | $228,693 | $46,889 | $37,000 | 6 | — | $121,543 | $48,877 |
| 2019 | $787,187 | $124,015 | $43,788 | $34,000 | 6 | — | $19,533 | $43,164 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McInerney and Fafard Fdn reported a distributable amount of $80K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
McInerney and Fafard Fdn is led by James J. McInerney, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James J. McInerney
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward V. Genco
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn C. Knapik
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary R. Fafard
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 McInerney and Fafard Fdn
How much does McInerney and Fafard Fdn give each year?
McInerney and Fafard Fdn gave $57K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $53K across 7 grants.
What is McInerney and Fafard Fdn's typical grant size?
McInerney and Fafard Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $9,000, and its average grant was $8,143, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does McInerney and Fafard Fdn give grants?
McInerney and Fafard Fdn gives mostly in Connecticut: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (18%) and California (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Newtown, CT (2 grants).
Does McInerney and Fafard Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of McInerney and Fafard Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are McInerney and Fafard Fdn's largest grantees?
McInerney and Fafard Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include Connecticut Food Bank ($11,000), Faith Food Pantry of Newtown Inc ($11,000) and AARP Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is McInerney and Fafard Fdn?
McInerney and Fafard Fdn reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $64K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $80K (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 McInerney and Fafard Fdn's EIN?
McInerney and Fafard Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1602836. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 28, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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