The Michael M & Pamela D McCarthy Family
The Michael M & Pamela D McCarthy Family is a private foundation based in Ocean Ridge, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $93,550 to charitable organizations, including organizations providing food and other assistance, education, and health care.
The Michael M & Pamela D McCarthy Family at a glance
In short: The Michael M & Pamela D McCarthy Family gave $94K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Florida. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $93,550
- +222.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +71.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,796
- +88.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $373,274
- +7.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Michael M & Pamela D McCarthy Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6665 N Ocean Boulevard C-4, Ocean Ridge, FL 33435-3312
Phone: (301) 652-0066
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Michael M & Pamela D McCarthy Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Baptist Hospital Health Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $92K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 42 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 28% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 2% to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Michael M & Pamela D McCarthy Family open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 290% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 420% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2022) to $94K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $94K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Baptist Hospital Health Foundation Coral Gable, FL | Financial Support | $50,000 |
| The Soup Kitchen Boynton Beach, FL | Care for the Poor | $14,050 |
| Washington Jesuit Academy Washington, DC | Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Catholic Business Network of Washington DC Washington, DC | Financial Support | $5,000 |
| The Father McKenna Center Inc Washington, DC | Financial Support | $4,000 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation Washington, DC | Financial Support | $2,500 |
| Washington Middle School for Girls Washington, DC | Financial Support | $2,000 |
| The Woods Academy Bethesda, MD | Financial Support | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington Washington, DC | Financial Support | $1,000 |
| MD College Investment Plan Miami, FL | Educational Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $373,274 | $124,281 | $96,986 | $93,550 | 12 | $93,550 | $10,641 | $22,279 |
| 2024 | $345,979 | $158,988 | $31,133 | $28,974 | 7 | $28,974 | $9,654 | $18,667 |
| 2023 | $218,124 | $11,571 | $64,896 | $61,595 | 6 | $61,595 | $8,996 | $15,603 |
| 2022 | $271,449 | $12,840 | $24,133 | $24,000 | 7 | $24,000 | $12,707 | $19,226 |
| 2021 | $282,742 | $99,901 | $90,955 | $88,850 | 10 | $88,850 | $8,676 | $18,122 |
| 2020 | $273,796 | $9,626 | $39,171 | $36,750 | 14 | — | $8,995 | $17,016 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Michael M & Pamela D McCarthy Family reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for organizations in charitable, educational, and health-related fields. For example, The Soup Kitchen describes its mission as aiding disadvantaged people by providing food, baby supplies, education, immunizations, and other items at no cost. The Father McKenna Center says it offers hope and dignity to men experiencing homelessness and families experiencing food insecurity. Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation says it supports high-quality health care, patient and family support, clinical innovation, caregiver education, and community health services. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington describes its work as providing comprehensive human services to individuals and families in need.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $93,550. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $2,250.
The largest awards included $50,000 to The Baptist Hospital Health Foundation for financial support; $14,050 to The Soup Kitchen for care for the poor; and $10,000 to Washington Jesuit Academy for financial support. Other grants included $5,000 to Catholic Business Network of Washington DC, $4,000 to The Father McKenna Center, and $2,500 to Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael M McCarthy as president and Pamela D McCarthy as secretary.
The Michael M & Pamela D McCarthy Family is led by Michael M. McCarthy, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael M. McCarthy
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela D. McCarthy
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Michael M & Pamela D McCarthy Family
How much does The Michael M & Pamela D McCarthy Family give each year?
The Michael M & Pamela D McCarthy Family gave $94K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $29K across 7 grants.
What is The Michael M & Pamela D McCarthy Family's typical grant size?
The Michael M & Pamela D McCarthy Family's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $7,796, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Michael M & Pamela D McCarthy Family that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Michael M & Pamela D McCarthy Family give grants?
The Michael M & Pamela D McCarthy Family gives mostly in Florida: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (8 grants).
Does The Michael M & Pamela D McCarthy Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Michael M & Pamela D McCarthy Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Support" (10 grants).
Who are The Michael M & Pamela D McCarthy Family's largest grantees?
The Michael M & Pamela D McCarthy Family's largest 2025 grantees include The Baptist Hospital Health Foundation ($50,000), The Soup Kitchen ($14,050) and Washington Jesuit Academy ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Michael M & Pamela D McCarthy Family?
The Michael M & Pamela D McCarthy Family reported $373K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $94K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Michael M & Pamela D McCarthy Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in charitable, educational, and health-related fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Michael M & Pamela D McCarthy Family?
The foundation states that it 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 Michael M & Pamela D McCarthy Family's EIN?
The Michael M & Pamela D McCarthy Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2001767. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Michael M & Pamela D McCarthy Family 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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