Michael W McCarthy Foundation Inc
Michael W McCarthy Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Hauppauge, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations supporting causes including autism, service dogs, children and families, health research, and education.
Michael W McCarthy Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Michael W McCarthy Foundation Inc gave $113K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $112,825
- +38.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,059
- -21.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $5,973,866
- +2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (6 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Michael W McCarthy Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 330 Motor Parkway 304, Hauppauge, NY 11788
Phone: (631) 697-4399
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael W McCarthy Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Winters Center for Autism ($25K). Together the top 10 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing shows that 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 7% to Pennsylvania, and 2% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Michael W McCarthy Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 14 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2020) to $138K (2021). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winters Center for Autism West Babylon, NY | Autism | $25,000 |
| Paws of War Nesconset, NY | Support Dogs | $15,000 |
| NYC PBA Widows Childrens Foundation New York, NY | Aid Widows and Children of Fallen Officers | $15,000 |
| Christmas Magic Hauppauge, NY | General operating to help provide holiday gifts to underprivileged children throughout all of Long Island | $10,000 |
| Unsung Siblings Foundation Dix Hills, NY | To provide services to children with an emphasis on assisting families in need | $9,500 |
| Nephcure King of Prussia, PA | Provide financial support for research and education regarding Nephrotic Syndrome. | $7,500 |
| Joseph Cotrone Foundation Massapequa, NY | ALS | $7,500 |
| Molloy Unerversity Rockville Centre, NY | Catholic University | $5,000 |
| The Stony Brook School Stony Brook, NY | Aid University Athletes | $5,000 |
| Dutchman Diamond Club Smithtown, NY | Support for Student Athletes | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,973,866 | $722,089 | $571,710 | $112,825 | 14 | $327,352 | $469,870 |
| 2023 | $5,823,901 | $331,130 | $528,574 | $81,750 | 8 | $290,093 | $91,992 |
| 2022 | $6,021,345 | $288,651 | $546,503 | $92,000 | 16 | $306,250 | $10,894 |
| 2021 | $6,317,520 | $751,027 | $620,198 | $137,500 | 15 | $359,600 | $445,472 |
| 2020 | $6,189,041 | $107,739 | $437,744 | $48,000 | 7 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated work includes enhancing employment opportunities for adults with autism, training and placing service dogs with veterans and first responders, providing holiday toys to children in need, and supporting children and families. The Stony Brook School describes itself as an independent college-preparatory school; Companions in Courage Foundation says its work is to ensure that children facing serious illness are not alone.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $112,825. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $6,250. Notable grants included $25,000 to Winters Center for Autism, $15,000 each to Paws of War and NYC PBA Widows Childrens Foundation, $10,000 to Christmas Magic, and $9,500 to Unsung Siblings Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patrick C McCarthy as President and Giovanna McCarthy as Vice President.
Michael W McCarthy Foundation Inc is led by Patrick C McCarthy, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrick C McCarthy
President
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$161K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Giovanna McCarthy
Vice President
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$72K (2020) → $0 (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $187K, to Patrick C McCarthy (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Michael W McCarthy Foundation Inc
How much does Michael W McCarthy Foundation Inc give each year?
Michael W McCarthy Foundation Inc gave $113K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $82K across 8 grants.
What is Michael W McCarthy Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Michael W McCarthy Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,250, and its average grant was $8,059, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Michael W McCarthy Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does Michael W McCarthy Foundation Inc give grants?
Michael W McCarthy Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Port Washington, NY (2 grants).
Does Michael W McCarthy Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of Michael W McCarthy Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Michael W McCarthy Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Michael W McCarthy Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Winters Center for Autism ($25,000), Paws of War ($15,000) and NYC PBA Widows Childrens Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michael W McCarthy Foundation Inc?
Michael W McCarthy Foundation Inc reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $722K.
What does Michael W McCarthy Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michael W McCarthy Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Michael W McCarthy Foundation Inc's EIN?
Michael W McCarthy Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0675307. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Michael W McCarthy Foundation Inc 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
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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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