The Catherine Terrell McCartney
The Catherine Terrell McCartney is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $20,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in mental health counseling, literacy, historic preservation, animal welfare, food access, and meal delivery.
The Catherine Terrell McCartney at a glance
In short: The Catherine Terrell McCartney gave $20K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,000
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,667
- -12.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $242,222
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Catherine Terrell McCartney
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2905 Gilbert Street, Austin, TX 78703
Phone: (713) 529-9949
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Catherine Terrell McCartney funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nick Finnegan Counseling Center ($5K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went primarily to Texas recipients (85%). The remaining shares went to recipients in Washington, DC (5%), North Carolina (5%), and Utah (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Catherine Terrell McCartney gives
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $750 (2021) to $20K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Finnegan Counseling Center Houston, TX | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Texas Book Festival Austin, TX | General Fund | $4,000 |
| Library Foundation of Lampassas Lampasas, TX | General Fund | $2,000 |
| The Salvation Army Houston, TX | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Historic Fort Worth Inc Fort Worth, TX | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Nat'l Society of Colonial Dames of America Washington, DC | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Neil-Cochran House Museum Austin, TX | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Rutherford County Humane Society Rutherfordton, NC | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Second Church of Christ Scientist Salt Lake City, UT | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Chimney Rock Fire Department Houston, TX | General Fund | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $242,222 | $19,395 | $24,340 | $20,000 | 12 | $20,000 | $16,999 | $21,146 |
| 2024 | $246,631 | $20,023 | $22,872 | $19,000 | 10 | $19,000 | $17,719 | $18,616 |
| 2023 | $250,532 | $18,056 | $21,090 | $17,000 | 9 | $17,000 | $15,649 | $17,271 |
| 2022 | $253,566 | $13,839 | $22,689 | $16,000 | 11 | $16,000 | $10,442 | $18,272 |
| 2021 | $262,416 | $57,195 | $1,681 | $750 | 2 | $750 | $56,264 | $14,711 |
| 2020 | $206,902 | $14,430 | $18,779 | $14,500 | 14 | — | $12,730 | $11,666 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Catherine Terrell McCartney reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied activities. For example, the Nick Finnegan Counseling Center says its mission is to provide affordable and accessible mental health counseling services, while the Texas Book Festival says it connects authors and readers through experiences celebrating literacy, ideas, and imagination. Historic Fort Worth Inc says it works to preserve Fort Worth’s historic identity through stewardship, education, and leadership. The Rutherford County Humane Society says it works to improve the lives of unwanted and neglected animals and reduce their number through spay/neuter programs. Central Texas Food Bank says it works to increase food access in Central Texas, and Meals on Wheels says it prepares and delivers hot meals to elderly and disabled people five days a week.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $20,000 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grants included $5,000 to Nick Finnegan Counseling Center and $4,000 to the Texas Book Festival. Other grants included $2,000 each to the Library Foundation of Lampassas and The Salvation Army, and $1,000 to Historic Fort Worth Inc. Central Texas Food Bank and Meals on Wheels each received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Catherine McCartney Miller as president and director; Susan McCartney Finnegan and James W McCartney V as directors; and Margaret Jane Moore as secretary.
The Catherine Terrell McCartney is led by Catherine McCartney Miller, President & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Catherine McCartney Miller
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James W. McCartney V
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan McCartney Finnegan
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margaret Jane Moore
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James W. McCartney (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Catherine Terrell McCartney
How much does The Catherine Terrell McCartney give each year?
The Catherine Terrell McCartney gave $20K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 10 grants.
What is The Catherine Terrell McCartney's typical grant size?
The Catherine Terrell McCartney's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,667, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Catherine Terrell McCartney give grants?
The Catherine Terrell McCartney gives mostly in Texas: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (5%) and North Carolina (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (4 grants) and Houston, TX (3 grants).
Does The Catherine Terrell McCartney give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Catherine Terrell McCartney's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Catherine Terrell McCartney's largest grantees?
The Catherine Terrell McCartney's largest 2025 grantees include Nick Finnegan Counseling Center ($5,000), Texas Book Festival ($4,000) and Library Foundation of Lampassas ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Catherine Terrell McCartney?
The Catherine Terrell McCartney reported $242K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Catherine Terrell McCartney fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Catherine Terrell McCartney?
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Catherine Terrell McCartney's EIN?
The Catherine Terrell McCartney's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0536585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Catherine Terrell McCartney 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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