The McNamara Foundation
The McNamara Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $264K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $9K.
The McNamara Foundation at a glance
In short: The McNamara Foundation gave $30K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,000
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,500
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $263,971
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The McNamara Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bethany Christian Services Inc ($15K). Together the top 4 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The McNamara Foundation gives
- Giving grew 500% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 255% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $30K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethany Christian Services Inc Grand Rapids, MI | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Lifeplan Niles, MI | To support work in the Niles, Benton Harbor, and South Bend communities | $10,000 |
| Michigan United Cerebral Palsy Southfield, MI | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Vista Maria Dearborn HTS, MI | Charitable Event | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $263,971 | $8,931 | $35,352 | $30,000 | 4 | $35,152 | $8,931 | $13,768 |
| 2024 | $290,392 | $35,619 | $25,108 | $20,000 | 3 | $25,033 | $10,882 | $14,116 |
| 2023 | $279,881 | $3,541 | $32,984 | $28,000 | 5 | $32,984 | $6,949 | $13,163 |
| 2022 | $309,324 | $14,812 | $10,087 | $5,000 | 1 | $9,987 | $4,812 | $13,676 |
| 2021 | $304,599 | $311,599 | $7,000 | — | — | $7,000 | $777 | $3,109 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The McNamara Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The McNamara Foundation is led by Daniel McNamara, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel McNamara
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy McNamara
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 McNamara Foundation
How much does The McNamara Foundation give each year?
The McNamara Foundation gave $30K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 3 grants.
What is The McNamara Foundation's typical grant size?
The McNamara Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,250, and its average grant was $7,500, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The McNamara Foundation give grants?
The McNamara Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The McNamara Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The McNamara Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The McNamara Foundation?
The McNamara Foundation reported $264K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The McNamara Foundation's EIN?
The McNamara Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1557729. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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