The Rita M McGinley Foundation is a private, non-operating foundation established in 2003 in Pennsylvania as the successor to the Rita M. McGinley Foundation. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, the foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in the Pittsburgh area that are administered by the Catholic Church.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$1.5M
+69.5% YoY
Grant Count
19
-13.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$79K
+96.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's areas of interest include:
- Social services, including hunger and homelessness
- Health
- Education
- Children and youth
- Catholic organizations
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts applications.
Grant Range
$20,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds nonprofit organizations in the Pittsburgh, PA area, with some giving in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $11,344,613
- Total giving: $1,506,000
- Total revenues: $1,061,101
- Total expenses: $1,650,703
- Giving rate: 7.4% of assets
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $11.9M
- Total giving: $888,000
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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
105 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cenral Catholic High School ($1,000,000), Jubilee Association ($250,000), Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation ($60,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACBA FOUNDATION ATTORNEYS AGAINST HUNGER PITTSBURGH, PA | HUNGER AWARENESS & SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| AMS ARCHDIOCESE FOR THE MILITARY SERVICES USA WASHINGTON, DC | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| BRADDOCK CARNEGIE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION BRADDOCK, PA | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| IRELAND INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH PITTSBURGH, PA | FINANCIAL SPONSOR | $1,000 |
| CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION PITTSBURGH, PA | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| PHIPPS CONSERVATORY PITTSBURGH, PA | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| CHUCK NOLL FOUNDATION PITTSBURGH, PA | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY MUSIC SCHOOL PITTSBURGH, PA | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| IRISH AMERICAN JUDICIAL INSTITUTE RICHMOND, VA | SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| HOLY FAMILY FOUNDATION PITTSBURGH, PA | PATHWAYS OF PROMISE | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
John R McGinley - President (as of 2024)
John R. McGinley, Jr. is a trial attorney with more than 45 years of legal experience. He serves as chair of the Rita McGinley Foundation and also chairs The Pittsburgh Foundation and Duquesne University's board of directors. He is an emeritus trustee at St. Bonaventure University, where he previously chaired the board of trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN C MCGINLEY | VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER | 10 | — |
| NANCY PALAMARA | SECRETARY | 10 | — |
| JOHN R MCGINLEY JR | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 600 Grant St Ste 4400 Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2713
Phone: 412-566-1984
EIN: 43-2024870
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rita M Mcginley Foundation fund?
The foundation's areas of interest include: • Social services, including hunger and homelessness • Health • Education • Children and youth • Catholic organizations
How do I apply for a grant from Rita M Mcginley Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total annual giving: $1,506,000 • Number of grants: 21-22 grants annually • Median grant size: $20,000 • Grant range: $1,000 - $200,000 • Typical awards: $500,000 - $1,000,000 **Application Process:** The foundation accepts applications. **Recent Grants (2024):** • Jubilee Association: $250,000 (Food Distribution) • UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation: $60,000 (Financial Support) • The Pittsburgh Promise: $25,000 (Education)
Where does Rita M Mcginley Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds nonprofit organizations in the Pittsburgh, PA area, with some giving in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New York.
What size grants does Rita M Mcginley Foundation award?
In 2024, Rita M Mcginley Foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $79K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Rita M Mcginley Foundation's EIN?
Rita M Mcginley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-2024870. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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