The Daniel F & Margaret Macadam
The Daniel F & Margaret Macadam is a private foundation based in Brockton, Massachusetts. It reported 14 grants totaling $236,500 in 2025, supporting charitable organizations including health, social-service, disability, education, and animal-welfare organizations.
The Daniel F & Margaret Macadam at a glance
In short: The Daniel F & Margaret Macadam gave $237K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Massachusetts. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $236,500
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,893
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,802,789
- -1.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Daniel F & Margaret Macadam
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 77 Southfield Drive, Brockton, MA 02302-4149
Phone: (508) 583-5122
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Daniel F & Margaret Macadam funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Jude Childrens Hospital ($33K). Together the top 10 received $188K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 14% to recipients in Tennessee, and 13% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Daniel F & Margaret Macadam open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 144% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $124K (2021) to $237K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $237K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Hospital Memphis, TN | General Use | $33,000 |
| New England Celiacdh Support Group Inc Wellesley, MA | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Middlesex Human Service Agency Waltham, MA | General Purposegeneral Purpose | $20,000 |
| Watch CDC Waltham, MA | General Purpose | $17,500 |
| Carroll Center for the Blind Newton, MA | Public Charityscholarshipsgeneral Use | $17,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation New York, NY | Research | $15,000 |
| Ma Soc for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Boston, MA | General Use | $15,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation of Massachusetts Boston, MA | Education | $15,000 |
| Marist Hill Nursing Center Waltham, MA | Nursing Caregeneral Purpose | $15,000 |
| The Smile Train New York, NY | Education | $15,000 |
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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 | $1,802,789 | $256,202 | $290,621 | $236,500 | 14 | $251,017 | $216,598 | $173,908 |
| 2024 | $1,837,208 | $186,147 | $270,424 | $222,000 | 14 | $233,873 | $149,596 | $158,105 |
| 2023 | $1,921,485 | $87,546 | $274,070 | $222,000 | 14 | $236,411 | $49,887 | $144,104 |
| 2022 | $2,108,009 | $204,569 | $285,737 | $222,000 | 14 | $233,537 | $152,369 | $172,731 |
| 2021 | $2,189,177 | $69,049 | $187,002 | $124,000 | 15 | — | $22,768 | $159,381 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Daniel F & Margaret Macadam reported a distributable amount of $174K 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 include support for organizations whose missions address pediatric disease research and treatment, community-based substance-abuse and social services, services for blind and visually impaired people, and educational opportunities.
For example, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Middlesex Human Service Agency says it works to improve clients’ quality of life and independent functioning through community-based substance-abuse and social-service programs. The Carroll Center for the Blind describes its work as empowering blind and visually impaired people through rehabilitation, skills training, and educational opportunities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $236,500. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $33,000, with a median grant of $15,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $33,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, $25,000 to New England Celiac Support Group, $20,000 to Middlesex Human Service Agency, $17,500 to WATCH CDC, and $17,000 to the Carroll Center for the Blind. Other grants included $15,000 each to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts, Marist Hill Nursing Center, and The Smile Train.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alice Campbell as trustee-treasurer, Daniel Loughry as trustee-president, and Lois Loughry as trustee.
The Daniel F & Margaret Macadam is led by Daniel Loughry, Trustee-President on every filing since 2023; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Loughry
Trustee-President
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $3K (2025)
Alice Campbell
Trustee-Treasurer
Trustee-President → Trustee-Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$5K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Lois Loughry
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $3K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Brian Campbell (2021–2022) — Trustee-Treasurer
- Former: Susan Francis (2021) — Director-Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Alice Campbell (Trustee-Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Daniel F & Margaret Macadam
How much does The Daniel F & Margaret Macadam give each year?
The Daniel F & Margaret Macadam gave $237K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $222K across 14 grants.
What is The Daniel F & Margaret Macadam's typical grant size?
The Daniel F & Margaret Macadam's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,893, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Daniel F & Margaret Macadam give grants?
The Daniel F & Margaret Macadam gives mostly in Massachusetts: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (14%) and New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Waltham, MA (4 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The Daniel F & Margaret Macadam give general operating support?
Yes: 43% of The Daniel F & Margaret Macadam's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Daniel F & Margaret Macadam's largest grantees?
The Daniel F & Margaret Macadam's largest 2025 grantees include St Jude Childrens Hospital ($33,000), New England Celiacdh Support Group Inc ($25,000) and Middlesex Human Service Agency ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Daniel F & Margaret Macadam?
The Daniel F & Margaret Macadam reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $251K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $174K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Daniel F & Margaret Macadam fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose missions address pediatric disease research and treatment, community-based substance-abuse and social services, services for blind and visually impaired people, and educational opportunities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Daniel F & Margaret Macadam?
The foundation states 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 Daniel F & Margaret Macadam's EIN?
The Daniel F & Margaret Macadam's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6820141. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Daniel F & Margaret Macadam 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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