Paul J McCann Foundation
Paul J McCann Foundation is a private foundation based in Vado, New Mexico. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including community nonprofits, schools, and social-service organizations.
Paul J McCann Foundation at a glance
In short: Paul J McCann Foundation gave $708K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $64K), mostly in New Mexico. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $708,000
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $64,364
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $4,187,448
- -3.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (63% 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 Paul J McCann Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 230 High Valley Rd, Vado, NM 88072
Phone: (575) 420-5758
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul J McCann Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Various Small Donations ($298K). Together the top 10 received $688K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 48 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Mexico and 23% to recipients in Montana. Smaller shares went to recipients in Illinois (6%), California (6%), and Alabama (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Paul J McCann Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 283% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $699K (2022) to $734K (2021). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $708K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Small Donations Las Cruces, NM | Several Community Non-Profits | $298,000 |
| Aware Inc Anaconda, MT | Community Assistance | $75,000 |
| All Saints Catholic Schools Roswell, NM | Catholic School | $60,000 |
| Las Cruces Catholic School Las Cruces, NM | Catholic School | $60,000 |
| Montana State Hospital Way Springs, MT | Asssistance | $50,000 |
| Loyola University Chicago School Chicago, IL | Catholic School | $40,000 |
| Restorative Partner San Luis Obispo, CA | Juvenil Jail Services | $40,000 |
| Mesilla Valley Pregnancy Resource Las Cruces, NM | Pregnancy Education and Support | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Great Falls Great Falls, MT | Provide Low-Income Housing | $20,000 |
| Western Mt Regional Community Helena, MT | Philanthropy in MT | $20,000 |
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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 | $4,187,448 | $616,383 | $763,123 | $708,000 | 11 | $708,000 | $125,464 | $250,559 |
| 2023 | $4,334,188 | $346,551 | $766,748 | $719,000 | 11 | $719,000 | $141,545 | $251,404 |
| 2022 | $4,754,385 | $276,046 | $756,828 | $699,000 | 10 | $699,000 | $121,555 | $282,640 |
| 2021 | $4,975,174 | $432,705 | $782,402 | $734,000 | 9 | $734,000 | $117,755 | $312,035 |
| 2020 | $5,331,240 | $137,030 | $746,929 | $699,807 | 7 | — | $105,901 | $338,444 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul J McCann Foundation reported a distributable amount of $251K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a mission in the provided information. Its 2024 grants included support for Catholic schools, community assistance, juvenile jail services, pregnancy education and support, and low-income housing.
AWARE Inc. describes its own work as providing residential, work/day, case management, home support, psychiatry, early childhood education, substance abuse, and school-based services for adults, families, and children with developmental disabilities, and as operating a licensed mental health center. Mesilla Valley Pregnancy Resource describes its mission as providing pregnancy support through free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and material resources for expecting families and families with infants.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $708,000 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $20,000 to $298,000, with a median of $40,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $298,000 to Various Small Donations in Las Cruces, New Mexico, for “several community non-profits”; $75,000 to AWARE Inc. in Anaconda, Montana, for community assistance; $60,000 each to All Saints Catholic Schools in Roswell, New Mexico, and Las Cruces Catholic School in Las Cruces, New Mexico, for Catholic school; and $50,000 to Montana State Hospital in Way Springs, Montana, for assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sheila McCann and Rev. P. William McCann as directors.
Paul J McCann Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
P. William McCann
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sheila McCann
Director
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 Paul J McCann Foundation
How much does Paul J McCann Foundation give each year?
Paul J McCann Foundation gave $708K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $719K across 11 grants.
What is Paul J McCann Foundation's typical grant size?
Paul J McCann Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $64,364, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Paul J McCann Foundation give grants?
Paul J McCann Foundation gives mostly in New Mexico: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Montana (23%) and Illinois (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Cruces, NM (3 grants).
Does Paul J McCann Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Paul J McCann Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Catholic School" (3 grants).
Who are Paul J McCann Foundation's largest grantees?
Paul J McCann Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Various Small Donations ($298,000), Aware Inc ($75,000) and All Saints Catholic Schools ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Paul J McCann Foundation?
Paul J McCann Foundation reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $708K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $251K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Paul J McCann Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the provided information. Its 2024 grants included support for Catholic schools, community assistance, juvenile jail services, pregnancy education and support, and low-income housing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul J McCann Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Paul J McCann Foundation's EIN?
Paul J McCann Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1372723. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Paul J McCann Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Paul J McCann Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/paul-j-mccann-foundation-morg_abb1ef6de2964b85b7378ac989fc2c4a
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