The John J McDonnell Margaret T
The John J McDonnell Margaret T is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports 21 grants totaling $756,250 to charitable organizations.
The John J McDonnell Margaret T at a glance
In short: The John J McDonnell Margaret T gave $756K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $36K), mostly in Massachusetts. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $756,250
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $36,012
- -2.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $7,637,428
- -1.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (7 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (52% 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 John J McDonnell Margaret T
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Eric Freedgood 286 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 652-3273
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John J McDonnell Margaret T funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Medicines for Humanity ($145K). Together the top 10 received $616K.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 111 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Massachusetts received 52% of grant dollars, New York 21%, Florida 9%, Kentucky 7%, and Georgia 3%. The listed grants also included a $25,000 award to Piegan Institute in Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The John J McDonnell Margaret T open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 21 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $46K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $502K (2019) to $756K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $756K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medicines for Humanity Rockland, MA | General | $145,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | General | $120,000 |
| Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School Lawrence, MA | General | $85,000 |
| University of Miami Miami, FL | General | $65,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project Lancaster, KY | General | $50,000 |
| Madison Square Boys and Girls Club New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Americans Indian College Decatur, GA | General | $26,250 |
| Grace Institute New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Ricardo O' Gorman Garden New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Piegan Institute Browning, MT | General | $25,000 |
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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 | $7,637,428 | $1,092,242 | $1,063,401 | $756,250 | 21 | $842,070 | $870,911 | $793,831 |
| 2024 | $7,718,055 | $8,014 | $955,697 | $667,450 | 18 | $745,404 | $40,416 | $715,459 |
| 2023 | $8,663,557 | $710,433 | $785,666 | $545,000 | 19 | $618,758 | $543,525 | $595,749 |
| 2022 | $8,741,588 | $356,447 | $945,287 | $691,970 | 28 | $763,764 | $182,002 | $605,876 |
| 2021 | $9,337,627 | $792,084 | $899,638 | $635,638 | 25 | $652,720 | $545,166 | $650,447 |
| 2020 | $9,450,809 | $402,027 | $826,666 | $607,000 | 17 | — | $194,270 | $558,305 |
| 2019 | $9,878,011 | $725,837 | $732,765 | $502,000 | 19 | — | $526,262 | $524,947 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John J McDonnell Margaret T reported a distributable amount of $794K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its grants include support for organizations working in areas such as health, education, employment, and human services. For example, Medicines for Humanity describes its work as improving child survival in impoverished communities in emerging countries through healthcare initiatives. Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School describes its work as providing affordable, culturally sensitive, college-preparatory education enhanced by professional work experience for young people from families with limited income. Grace Institute says it supports New York City job-training programs that help women achieve sustained employment.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $756,250. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $145,000, with a median grant of $20,000. The largest awards included $145,000 to Medicines for Humanity, $120,000 to Massachusetts General Hospital, $85,000 to Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School, $65,000 to the University of Miami, and $50,000 each to Christian Appalachian Project and Madison Square Boys and Girls Club. The listed grants were designated for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mary Landergan and Eric Freedgood as trustees.
The John J McDonnell Margaret T's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eric Freedgood
Trustee
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
$42K (2019) → $64K (2025)
Mary Landergan
Trustee
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
$42K (2019) → $64K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $64K, to Mary Landergan (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The John J McDonnell Margaret T
How much does The John J McDonnell Margaret T give each year?
The John J McDonnell Margaret T gave $756K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $667K across 18 grants.
What is The John J McDonnell Margaret T's typical grant size?
The John J McDonnell Margaret T's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $36,012, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The John J McDonnell Margaret T that year got $15K on average.
Where does The John J McDonnell Margaret T give grants?
The John J McDonnell Margaret T gives mostly in Massachusetts: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (21%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Melrose, MA (3 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The John J McDonnell Margaret T give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The John J McDonnell Margaret T's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The John J McDonnell Margaret T's largest grantees?
The John J McDonnell Margaret T's largest 2025 grantees include Medicines for Humanity ($145,000), Massachusetts General Hospital ($120,000) and Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School ($85,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The John J McDonnell Margaret T?
The John J McDonnell Margaret T reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $842K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $794K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The John J McDonnell Margaret T fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its grants include support for organizations working in areas such as health, education, employment, and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John J McDonnell Margaret T?
The foundation 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 John J McDonnell Margaret T's EIN?
The John J McDonnell Margaret T's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0644921. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The John J McDonnell Margaret T 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 24, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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