Pat Mac's Pack Inc is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2014. The organization was founded in memory of Patrick McNamara, who died at age 13 following an eleven-year battle with recurrent brain tumors. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to supporting pediatric brain tumor research and assisting affected families.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$62K
-80.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$781K
+375.8% YoY
Grant Count
72
+10.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+329.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Pat Mac's Pack's primary mission is to raise funds for pediatric brain tumor research, including support for drug research and development, advancement of novel surgical procedures for treating pediatric brain tumors, and direct assistance to young cancer patients and their families. The organization also works to raise awareness about pediatric brain cancer.
The foundation's grant-making focuses on Health Care, Recreation & Sports, and Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines.
Grantmaking
Pat Mac's Pack has distributed significant funding since its establishment. The organization has raised more than $875,000 to support pediatric brain cancer research and has supported dozens of families in the Chicagoland area.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Pat Mac's Pack primarily funds organizations in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, with particular emphasis on the Chicagoland area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $62,072
- Total revenue: $535,925
- Total expenses: $785,166
- Net income: -$249,241
- Total liabilities: $0
The organization has been tax-exempt since July 2014.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $62,072 | $311,313 | $33,247 |
| Revenue | $535,925 | $442,866 | $439,580 |
| Expenses | $785,166 | $164,800 | $497,583 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
217 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The organization is led by:
- Thomas McNamara, Director
- Deidre McNamara, Director
- Conor McNamara, Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas McNamara | Director | 2 | — |
| Deidre McNamara | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Conor McNamara | Director | 0.25 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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