The Maguire Foundation
The Maguire Foundation is a private foundation based in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Founded by James J. and Frances M. Maguire, it supports education, arts and humanities, and efforts to relieve hunger and homelessness.
The Maguire Foundation at a glance
In short: The Maguire Foundation gave $10.0M across 69 grants in 2024 (avg $145K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 4% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,981,968
- -39.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 69
- -15.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $144,666
- -28.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $17,506,651
- +62.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (3 of 69, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Maguire Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 300 Conshohocken State Rd Ste 405, West Conshohocken, PA 19428
Phone: (484) 344-5006
Website: https://maguirefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Maguire Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gwynedd Mercy University ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $8.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
372 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 372 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 15% to recipients in the District of Columbia. Massachusetts, Maryland, and Connecticut each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 69 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Maguire Foundation open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 69 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $151K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10.0M (2024) to $42.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 69 grants totaling $10.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley, PA | For General Needs of Organization | $2,000,000 |
| Woodmere Art Museum Philadelphia, PA | For General Needs of Organization | $2,000,000 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | For General Needs of Organization | $1,300,000 |
| Cobbs Creek West Conshohocken, PA | For General Needs of Organization | $997,718 |
| Diocesan High Schools Pittsburgh, PA | For General Needs of Organization | $900,000 |
| Merion Mercy Academy Merion Station, PA | For General Needs of Organization | $286,000 |
| Gallaudet University Washington, DC | For General Needs of Organization | $150,000 |
| Independence Mission Schools Philadelphia, PA | For General Needs of Organization | $150,000 |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Ar TS Philadelphia, PA | For General Needs of Organization | $150,000 |
| Pennsylvania School for the Deaf Philadelphia, PA | For General Needs of Organization | $105,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,506,651 | $2,649,488 | $11,069,456 | $9,981,968 | 69 | $10,756,545 | $2,558,047 | $941,108 |
| 2023 | $10,751,478 | $2,126,507 | $17,830,040 | $16,514,829 | 82 | $17,413,530 | $1,448,284 | $1,541,804 |
| 2022 | $28,090,790 | $44,719,997 | $43,737,864 | $42,301,510 | 101 | $43,280,940 | $2,261,685 | $2,412,004 |
| 2021 | $31,026,685 | $8,537,459 | $18,723,608 | $17,323,733 | 120 | $18,176,839 | $5,166,437 | $2,104,728 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Maguire Foundation reported a distributable amount of $941K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve quality of life and educate future leaders through investment in education, arts and humanities, and relief of hunger and homelessness. Its education work includes the Maguire Scholars Program, which supports students through partnerships with schools, colleges, and universities. The foundation says it encourages scholars to dedicate time and talent to community service.
Its 2024 grants included educational institutions and arts organizations. For example, Gwynedd Mercy University received $2 million; the university describes its mission as preparing students for successful careers and meaningful lives. Woodmere Art Museum received $2 million and says it aims to inspire creativity, learning, and self-expression through Philadelphia-area art. Other 2024 recipients included Independence Mission Schools, which says it provides affordable Catholic education to children in underserved urban neighborhoods, and the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, which says it educates students in a nurturing, language-rich environment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 69 grants totaling $9,981,968. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $2 million, with a median of $50,000. The largest grants included $2 million each to Gwynedd Mercy University and Woodmere Art Museum, $1.3 million to Georgetown University, $997,718 to Cobbs Creek, and $900,000 to Diocesan High Schools. The listed purposes for these grants were “for general needs of organization.”
The foundation states that it conducts no direct charitable activities and supports other charitable organizations through contributions. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Maguire as president and Christopher Maguire as director; both serve as needed.
The Maguire Foundation is led by James Maguire, President - As Needed on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Maguire
President - As Needed
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Christopher Maguire
Director - As Needed
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Maguire Foundation
How much does The Maguire Foundation give each year?
The Maguire Foundation gave $10.0M across 69 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16.5M across 82 grants.
What is The Maguire Foundation's typical grant size?
The Maguire Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $144,666, across 69 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Maguire Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Maguire Foundation give grants?
The Maguire Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (26 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Merion Station, PA (3 grants) and Bryn Mawr, PA (3 grants).
Does The Maguire Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Maguire Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (69 of 69) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Maguire Foundation's largest grantees?
The Maguire Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Gwynedd Mercy University ($2,000,000), Woodmere Art Museum ($2,000,000) and Georgetown University ($1,300,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Maguire Foundation?
The Maguire Foundation reported $17.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $941K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Maguire Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve quality of life and educate future leaders through investment in education, arts and humanities, and relief of hunger and homelessness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Maguire Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Maguire Foundation's EIN?
The Maguire Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-3057805. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Maguire Foundation 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 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Maguire Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-maguire-foundation-morg_656f7fa87a0a4720aa439face5e1fb88
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