Pentagon Memorial Fund Inc
Raise funds for the construction and maintenance of the pentagon memorial and a visitor education center as well as educate the public about the events and impact of the terrorist attacks on september 11, 2001.
Pentagon Memorial Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Pentagon Memorial Fund Inc gave $350K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $350K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $350,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $350,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $350,000
- Total assets
- $17,946,730
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Pentagon Memorial Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was US Treasury ($350K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Pentagon Memorial Fund Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $350K (2020) to $350K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Treasury Washington, DC | 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Maintenance | $350,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,946,730 | $855,177 | $1,460,724 | $350,000 | 1 | $668,155 |
| 2023 | $18,385,405 | $525,857 | $1,938,955 | $350,000 | 1 | $327,393 |
| 2022 | $18,732,890 | $5,369,401 | $1,585,777 | $350,000 | 1 | $569,626 |
| 2021 | $16,787,458 | $3,241,353 | $1,675,490 | $350,000 | 1 | $434,744 |
| 2020 | $14,557,265 | $1,620,142 | $1,348,141 | $350,000 | 1 | $69,050 |
About Pentagon Memorial Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Pentagon Memorial Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Arlington, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $350K. Net investment income was $668K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pentagon Memorial Fund Inc is led by Michael J. McCarthy, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael J. McCarthy
Executive Director
Executive Director-Start → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$124K (2023) → $139K (2024)
Sean T. Connaughton
Board Chair & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara Allison
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Carlson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theodore B. Olson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beau Memory
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Dupont
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John P. Langan CPA
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Maude
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally Mott Freeman
Vice President
Director → Vice President-Start, 2023
Vice President-Start → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: James J. Laychak (2020–2023) — Ed-
- Former: Michael Discenza (2020–2023) — Vice President-
- Former: Cedric George (2021–2023) — Director-
- Former: Ted Olson (2020) — Director
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $139K, to Michael J McCarthy (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Pentagon Memorial Fund Inc
How much does Pentagon Memorial Fund Inc give each year?
Pentagon Memorial Fund Inc gave $350K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $350K across 1 grant.
How large is Pentagon Memorial Fund Inc?
Pentagon Memorial Fund Inc reported $17.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $855K.
What is Pentagon Memorial Fund Inc?
Pentagon Memorial Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Arlington, VA. It holds $17.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Pentagon Memorial Fund Inc operate?
Pentagon Memorial Fund Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Pentagon Memorial Fund Inc's EIN?
Pentagon Memorial Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-2018221. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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