The McInerney Foundation Ltd
The McInerney Foundation Ltd is a private foundation based in Harrison, New York, and files Form 990-PF. In 2024, it reported 11 grants totaling $73,000. The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The McInerney Foundation Ltd at a glance
In short: The McInerney Foundation Ltd gave $73K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $73,000
- +16.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,636
- +27.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $896,789
- -4.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (76% 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 McInerney Foundation Ltd
- 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: 256 Sunnyridge Road, Harrison, NY 10528
Phone: (914) 967-0504
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The McInerney Foundation Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sanctuary for Families ($20K). Together the top 10 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 21% to recipients in Connecticut, and 3% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The McInerney Foundation Ltd open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 174% of 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 $36K (2022) to $73K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary for Families New York, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Catholic Academy of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | General Support | $10,000 |
| Congregation of the Infant Jesus Rockville Centre, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Fordham Law School Feerick Center for Social Justice New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| St Vincent's Hospital Westchester Harrison, NY | General Support | $5,500 |
| Regnum Christi NY Tri-State Rye, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | General Support | $2,500 |
| Fordham Law School New York, NY | General Support | $2,500 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | General Support | $2,500 |
| Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities Norwalk, CT | General Support | $2,500 |
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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 | $896,789 | $32,860 | $73,500 | $73,000 | 11 | $73,000 | $33,615 | $41,896 |
| 2023 | $937,429 | $36,485 | $65,500 | $62,500 | 12 | $65,000 | $36,313 | $48,905 |
| 2022 | $966,444 | $36,307 | $38,750 | $36,000 | 8 | $38,750 | $36,307 | $43,527 |
| 2021 | $968,887 | $36,180 | $64,800 | $61,000 | 12 | $64,000 | $36,180 | $50,253 |
| 2020 | $997,507 | $37,955 | $59,300 | $56,000 | 12 | — | $37,430 | $54,080 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The McInerney Foundation Ltd reported a distributable amount of $42K 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 grants went to organizations including social-service, educational, religious, medical, and university recipients. Sanctuary for Families describes its own mission as serving and advocating for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking, and related forms of gender violence. Fairfield University describes its work as providing secondary, undergraduate, and graduate education, along with other educational, charitable, and religious work. Georgetown University describes a commitment to discourse across different faiths, cultures, and beliefs, and to justice and the common good.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $73,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. All listed grants were for general support. The largest awards were $20,000 to Sanctuary for Families; $10,000 each to Catholic Academy of Bridgeport, Congregation of the Infant Jesus, and Fordham Law School’s Feerick Center for Social Justice; and $5,500 to St Vincent’s Hospital Westchester.
Other 2024 recipients were Regnum Christi NY Tri-State ($5,000); Fairfield University, Fordham Law School, Georgetown University, Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, and Tulane University School of Medicine ($2,500 each).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kathleen McInerney O’Hare as president, treasurer, and director; Mary Irene McInerney as vice president and director; Denis J McInerney as secretary and assistant treasurer; and Maura McInerney as director.
The McInerney Foundation Ltd is led by Kathleen McInerney O'Hare, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathleen McInerney O'Hare
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Irene McInerney
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maura McInerney
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denis J. McInerney
Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 McInerney Foundation Ltd
How much does The McInerney Foundation Ltd give each year?
The McInerney Foundation Ltd gave $73K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $63K across 12 grants.
What is The McInerney Foundation Ltd's typical grant size?
The McInerney Foundation Ltd's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,636, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The McInerney Foundation Ltd that year got $4K on average.
Where does The McInerney Foundation Ltd give grants?
The McInerney Foundation Ltd gives mostly in New York: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The McInerney Foundation Ltd give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The McInerney Foundation Ltd's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The McInerney Foundation Ltd's largest grantees?
The McInerney Foundation Ltd's largest 2024 grantees include Sanctuary for Families ($20,000), Catholic Academy of Bridgeport ($10,000) and Congregation of the Infant Jesus ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The McInerney Foundation Ltd?
The McInerney Foundation Ltd reported $897K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $73K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $42K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The McInerney Foundation Ltd fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including social-service, educational, religious, medical, and university recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The McInerney Foundation Ltd?
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 McInerney Foundation Ltd's EIN?
The McInerney Foundation Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3633322. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The McInerney Foundation Ltd 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 2020–2024
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