Rita M Mcginley Foundation
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.
Key facts about Rita M Mcginley Foundation
- EIN
- 43-2024870
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,506,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- Average grant
- $79,263
- Median grant
- $15,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (8 of 19, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation accepts applications. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rita M Mcginley Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Rita M Mcginley Foundation's 19 itemized 2024 grants were Pennsylvania (98%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (14 grants). None of its 19 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Support" (9 grants) and "Support" (3 grants).
Is Rita M Mcginley Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 19 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $131K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
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
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
Share of all 19 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
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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Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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 recipients include Cenral Catholic High School ($1,000,000), Jubilee Association ($250,000), Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation ($60,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CENRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL PITTSBURGH, PA | SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
| JUBILEE ASSOCIATION PITTSBURGH, PA | FOOD DISTRIBUTION | $250,000 |
| CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION PITTSBURGH, PA | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| CHUCK NOLL FOUNDATION PITTSBURGH, PA | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| PITTSBURGH PROMISE PITTSBURGH, PA | EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| BRADDOCK CARNEGIE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION BRADDOCK, PA | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| HOLY FAMILY FOUNDATION PITTSBURGH, PA | PATHWAYS OF PROMISE | $20,000 |
| OZANAM BASKETBALL PROGRAM PITTSBURGH, PA | YOUTH EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
| PHIPPS CONSERVATORY PITTSBURGH, PA | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| SAINT BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY FROM THE HEART SAINT BONAVENTURE, NY | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
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
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS 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?
The foundation accepts applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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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