The McGrath Family Charitable Foundation
The McGrath Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations, including cultural institutions, historic-preservation and conservation groups, a hospital, and educational organizations.
The McGrath Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The McGrath Family Charitable Foundation gave $26K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $757.647), mostly in New York. 56% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,760
- -41.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $758
- -44.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $78
- Total assets
- $28,158
- +17.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (19 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (88% 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 McGrath Family Charitable Foundation
- 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: 110 E 59Th Street 22Nd Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 355-2232
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The McGrath Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Austrian Foundation ($8K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 147 grants of 147 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. Maryland received 8%; Texas, Virginia, and the District of Columbia each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The McGrath Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 34 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $121; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $50 first-time, $600 repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 61% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2024) to $66K (2021). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Austrian Foundation New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $8,000 |
| Preservation Long LSLAND Cold Spring Harbor, NY | Charitable Purposes | $4,235 |
| Caumsett Foundation Huntington, NY | Charitable Purposes | $3,000 |
| North Shore Land Alliance Old Westbury, NY | Charitable Purposes | $2,870 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $1,500 |
| Calvary Hospital Bronx, NY | Charitable Purposes | $1,250 |
| Naval Academy Athletic Foundation Annapolis, MD | Charitable Purposes | $1,025 |
| Key School Annapolis, MD | Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Friends of Raynham Hall Oyster Bay, NY | Charitable Purposes | $600 |
| Planting Fields Foundation Oyster Bay, NY | Charitable Purposes | $550 |
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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 | $28,158 | $34,047 | $29,934 | $25,760 | 34 | $25,760 | $29,124 | $1,357 |
| 2023 | $24,045 | $35,539 | $49,284 | $43,738 | 32 | $43,738 | $47,940 | — |
| 2022 | $37,790 | $55,580 | $49,822 | $46,359 | 27 | $46,359 | $47,062 | — |
| 2021 | $32,032 | $78,082 | $69,289 | $66,227 | 30 | $66,227 | $57,234 | $454 |
| 2020 | $23,239 | $50 | $37,555 | $35,650 | 24 | — | $23,617 | $1,537 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The McGrath Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 recipients illustrate the range of organizations it supported. The American Austrian Foundation says it provides fellowships for postgraduate education in medicine, media, and the arts. The Caumsett Foundation says it supports Caumsett Historic State Park through education, recreation, preservation, and conservation. The North Shore Land Alliance describes its work as conserving and stewarding Long Island’s natural and historic lands, waters, and environmental resources.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art says it collects, studies, conserves, and presents works of art. Calvary Hospital describes its mission as caring for adults with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses. Friends of Raynham Hall says it connects people with the nation’s story through the lens of a Revolutionary household, while Planting Fields Foundation describes its work as stewarding the estate’s built and natural environment as a public center of learning and life.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $25,760. Grants ranged from $5 to $8,000, with a median of $78. Among its largest reported grants were $8,000 to the American Austrian Foundation, $4,235 to Preservation Long Lsland, $3,000 to the Caumsett Foundation, $2,870 to the North Shore Land Alliance, and $1,500 to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Other reported grants included $1,250 to Calvary Hospital, $1,025 to the Naval Academy Athletic Foundation, and $1,000 to Key School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas J McGrath as president and Diahn W McGrath as trustee.
The McGrath Family Charitable Foundation is led by Thomas J. McGrath, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas J. McGrath
President
Trustee → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diahn W. McGrath
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 McGrath Family Charitable Foundation
How much does The McGrath Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
The McGrath Family Charitable Foundation gave $26K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $44K across 32 grants.
What is The McGrath Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The McGrath Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $78, and its average grant was $758, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The McGrath Family Charitable Foundation that year got $121 on average.
Where does The McGrath Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
The McGrath Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Annapolis, MD (2 grants) and Oyster Bay, NY (2 grants).
Who are The McGrath Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The McGrath Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Austrian Foundation ($8,000), Preservation Long LSLAND ($4,235) and Caumsett Foundation ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The McGrath Family Charitable Foundation?
The McGrath Family Charitable Foundation reported $28K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The McGrath Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 recipients illustrate the range of organizations it supported. The American Austrian Foundation says it provides fellowships for postgraduate education in medicine, media, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The McGrath Family Charitable Foundation?
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 McGrath Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The McGrath Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7144702. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The McGrath Family Charitable 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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