The Maguire Foundation
The Maguire Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 2000 and based in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization committed to improving the quality of life for people and educating the next generation of leaders. Grounded in the teachings of St. Ignatius Loyola and the principle of being "men and women for others," the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization that supports other charitable institutions rather than conducting direct charitable activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.5M
+62.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$10.0M
-39.6% YoY
Grant Count
69
-15.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$145K
-28.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on improving the quality of life for people by investing in education, arts and humanities, and relief of hunger and homelessness. The foundation identifies education as "the greatest gift we can give our youth" and believes it builds a solid foundation for greater success for individuals and communities.
Primary funding areas include:
- Education: Providing educational support to students who would otherwise not have such opportunities
- Arts & Humanities: Recognizing the importance of arts and humanities in the community and developing and celebrating creativity
- Hunger & Homelessness: Serving those who are less fortunate, unemployed, hungry, homeless, and suffering by providing housing, alleviating hunger, and offering opportunities
The foundation also provides funding for social services and Roman Catholic organizations and churches.
Grantmaking
The Maguire Foundation makes grants to charitable organizations exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3).
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. states, with particular emphasis on Pennsylvania. Geographic areas of focus include Pennsylvania, New York, California, Maryland, District of Columbia, and other states including Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey, and others. Major cities supported include Philadelphia, New York, and San Diego.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Giving (2024):
- Total Assets: $17,506,651
- Total Giving: $9,981,968
- Revenue: $2,649,488
- Expenses: $11,069,456
Assets and Giving (2023):
- Total Assets: $10,751,478
- Total Revenue: $2,126,507
- Total Expenses: $17,830,040
Staffing: The foundation operates with 4 employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,506,651 | $10,751,478 | $28,090,790 |
| Revenue | $2,649,488 | $2,126,507 | $44,719,997 |
| Expenses | $11,069,456 | $17,830,040 | $43,737,864 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $10,756,545 | $17,413,530 | $43,280,940 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,558,047 | $1,448,284 | $2,261,685 |
| Distributable Amount | $941,108 | $1,541,804 | $2,412,004 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- James J. Maguire: President (serves on an as-needed basis without compensation)
- Christopher Maguire: Director (serves on an as-needed basis without compensation)
The foundation was founded by James J. and Frances M. Maguire.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES MAGUIRE | PRESIDENT - AS NEEDED | — | — |
| CHRISTOPHER MAGUIRE | DIRECTOR - AS NEEDED | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Maguire Foundation recently extended its Maguire Scholars Program, demonstrating ongoing commitment to educational support
Maguire Foundation recently extends scholarship programFrances M. Maguire Art Museum at Saint Joseph's University celebrated its grand opening, supported by the foundation
Maguire Foundation recently extends scholarship programWoodmere Art Museum received a legacy gift to honor Frances M. Maguire
Cobbs Creek Golf Course underwent a $65 million restoration project supported by the foundation
Maguire Foundation partners with Penn State, creates $1.25 million scholarshipThe foundation partnered with Penn State University to create a $1.25 million scholarship
Maguire Foundation recently extends scholarship programThe foundation provided $2.5 million to Children's Scholarship Fund Philadelphia to fund 2,000 new Pre-K through 1st grade scholarships
Maguire Foundation recently extends scholarship programThe Maguire Innovation Fund for Progressive Education was announced in 2022
Announcing the 2022 Maguire Innovation Fund for Progressive ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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