The McGrath Family Foundation
The McGrath Family Foundation is a private foundation based in San Diego, California. In 2024, it made grants to organizations working in health care, services for people with disabilities, and community and environmental stewardship.
The McGrath Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The McGrath Family Foundation gave $3.0M across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $373K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,981,499
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -63.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $372,687
- +150.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $106,875
- Total assets
- $52,216,777
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The McGrath Family 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: 4855 Ruffner Street Suite B, San Diego, CA 92111
Phone: (858) 944-6990
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The McGrath Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Uc San Diego Health ($2.5M across 2 grants). Together the top 6 received $3.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 99 grants of 148 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports 100% of grant dollars going to California and less than 1% to Utah. The listed grants include seven recipients in California and one grant of $1,000 to the National Ability Center in Park City, Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The McGrath Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.8M (2021) to $3.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uc San Diego Health La Jolla, CA | Assistance with hillcrest outpatient pavillion by donation of 12,292 shares of hartford financial group on 12/9/24 (book value $457,083 - original cost method, fmv of $1,446,461 - hi/low method) | $1,446,461 |
| Uc San Diego Health La Jolla, CA | Assistance with hillcrest outpatient pavillion by donation of 17,800 shares of cisco systems on 12/9/24 (book value $519,928 - original cost method, fmv of $1,056,786 - hi/low method) | $1,056,786 |
| St Madeleine Sophie's Center El Cajon, CA | Assistance with senior building by donation of 890 shares of arthur j. Gallagher on 12/19/24 (book value $80,702 - original cost method, fmv of $251,002 - hi/low method) | $251,002 |
| San Diego River Park Foundation San Diego, CA | Assistance with san diego river park - arbor by donation of 1,420 shares of paychex inc on 12/9/24 (book value $74,926 - original cost method, fmv of $200,930 - hi/low method) | $200,930 |
| St Madeleine Sophie's Center El Cajon, CA | People with Disabilities & Families | $12,820 |
| Grossmont Hospital Foundation La Mesa, CA | Hospital Facilities & Education | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army San Diego, CA | Assist Poor and Hungry | $2,500 |
| National Ability Center Park City, UT | Assistance to Physically Challenged | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,216,777 | $2,013,357 | $3,235,054 | $2,981,499 | 8 | $2,989,735 | $1,767,325 | $3,264,756 |
| 2023 | $51,615,930 | $1,474,940 | $3,585,233 | $3,270,707 | 22 | $3,286,569 | $1,664,670 | $3,027,450 |
| 2022 | $52,801,059 | $2,170,690 | $3,599,587 | $3,308,744 | 34 | $3,322,014 | $1,916,663 | $3,219,572 |
| 2021 | $52,533,946 | $3,369,326 | $3,097,396 | $2,840,057 | 37 | $2,842,428 | $2,614,358 | $3,355,578 |
| 2020 | $50,527,987 | $-320,583 | $3,104,845 | $2,844,968 | 47 | — | $1,448,676 | $2,969,809 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The McGrath Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.3M 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 foundation mission is stated. Its 2024 grants included support for a hospital outpatient pavilion, a senior building, a river park, and organizations serving people with disabilities.
St. Madeleine Sophies Center says its mission is to educate and empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to realize their full potential. The San Diego River Park Foundation says it supports community groups working to restore and enhance the San Diego River and foster stewardship of the river. The National Ability Center says it empowers people with disabilities through sport, recreation, and educational programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 8 grants totaling $2,981,499. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $1,446,461; the median was $106,875. The largest grants were $1,446,461 and $1,056,786 to UC San Diego Health for assistance with its Hillcrest Outpatient Pavilion, made through donations of shares. Other notable grants included $251,002 to St. Madeleine Sophies Center for assistance with its senior building and $200,930 to the San Diego River Park Foundation for the San Diego River Park Arbor. The foundation also gave $12,820 to St. Madeleine Sophies Center, $10,000 to Grossmont Hospital Foundation, $2,500 to The Salvation Army, and $1,000 to the National Ability Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laurie C. McGrath as director, president, and secretary; Edward A. Mendis as treasurer; and Joseph E. Skrysak as director.
The McGrath Family Foundation is led by Laurie C. McGrath, Director, President & Secretary since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laurie C. McGrath
Director, President & Secretary
President & Board Member → Director, President & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph E. Skrysak
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward A. Mendis
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carlee McGrath (2020–2022) — Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary & Board
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 Foundation
How much does The McGrath Family Foundation give each year?
The McGrath Family Foundation gave $3.0M across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.3M across 22 grants.
What is The McGrath Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The McGrath Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $106,875, and its average grant was $372,687, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The McGrath Family Foundation give grants?
The McGrath Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were La Jolla, CA (2 grants), El Cajon, CA (2 grants) and San Diego, CA (2 grants).
Does The McGrath Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The McGrath Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The McGrath Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The McGrath Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Uc San Diego Health ($2,503,247 across 2 grants), St Madeleine Sophie's Center ($263,822 across 2 grants) and San Diego River Park Foundation ($200,930), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The McGrath Family Foundation?
The McGrath Family Foundation reported $52.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The McGrath Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated. Its 2024 grants included support for a hospital outpatient pavilion, a senior building, a river park, and organizations serving people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The McGrath Family 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 Foundation's EIN?
The McGrath Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0395053. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The McGrath Family 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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