The Frederick W McCarthy Family
The Frederick W McCarthy Family is a private foundation, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $134K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $13K.
The Frederick W McCarthy Family at a glance
In short: The Frederick W McCarthy Family gave $18K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,530
- -55.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,922
- -25.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $134,216
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Frederick W McCarthy Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Umass Boston ($8K). Together the top 6 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Frederick W McCarthy Family gives
- Giving fell 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 203% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $39K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Umass Boston Boston, MA | Unrestricted Gift | $8,000 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | Unrestricted Gift | $2,500 |
| St Sebastian's School Needham, MA | Unrestricted Gift | $2,500 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $2,500 |
| Haymakers for Hope Boston, MA | Unrestricted Gift | $1,030 |
| Rochambeau the French Intl School Bethesda, MD | Unrestricted Gift | $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 | $134,216 | $13,070 | $17,758 | $17,530 | 6 | $17,530 | $12,842 | $8,649 |
| 2024 | $138,904 | $15,539 | $44,208 | $39,200 | 10 | $39,200 | $15,391 | $8,908 |
| 2023 | $167,573 | $5,995 | $34,589 | $26,560 | 11 | $26,560 | $4,306 | $9,180 |
| 2022 | $196,167 | $2,495 | $33,257 | $24,000 | 7 | $25,175 | $1,043 | $10,143 |
| 2021 | $226,929 | $1,711 | $16,100 | $13,000 | 6 | $14,475 | $86 | $11,847 |
| 2020 | $241,318 | $41 | $21,131 | $18,000 | 7 | — | $41 | $12,243 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Frederick W McCarthy Family reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Frederick W McCarthy Family's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel A. McCarthy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Frederick W. McCarthy III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathryn E. Maguire
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Frederick W. McCarthy (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 Frederick W McCarthy Family
How much does The Frederick W McCarthy Family give each year?
The Frederick W McCarthy Family gave $18K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $39K across 10 grants.
What is The Frederick W McCarthy Family's typical grant size?
The Frederick W McCarthy Family's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,922, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Frederick W McCarthy Family give grants?
The Frederick W McCarthy Family gives mostly in Massachusetts: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Rhode Island (14%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The Frederick W McCarthy Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Frederick W McCarthy Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Frederick W McCarthy Family's largest grantees?
The Frederick W McCarthy Family's largest 2025 grantees include Umass Boston ($8,000), Brown University ($2,500) and St Sebastian's School ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Frederick W McCarthy Family?
The Frederick W McCarthy Family reported $134K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Frederick W McCarthy Family's EIN?
The Frederick W McCarthy Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-7345034. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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