THE PHILIP G McCARTHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION
THE PHILIP G McCARTHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION is a private foundation, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $883K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $65K. Net investment income was $25K.
THE PHILIP G McCARTHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION at a glance
In short: THE PHILIP G McCARTHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION gave $65K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $64,500
- +110.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,750
- +110.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $883,229
- +10.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Utah (98% 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 PHILIP G McCARTHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rowland Hall St Mark's School ($55K). Together the top 6 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 33 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How THE PHILIP G McCARTHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION gives
- Giving grew 61% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 209% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $65K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rowland Hall St Mark's School Salt Lake City, UT | Education | $55,000 |
| The Alta Club Building Foundation Inc Salt Lake City, UT | Program Funding | $6,000 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | Education | $1,000 |
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Orthopaedic Program Funding | $1,000 |
| Utah's Hogle Zoo Salt Lake City, UT | Capital Campaign | $1,000 |
| Jesuits West Los Gatos, CA | Program Funding | $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 | $883,229 | $148,014 | $64,913 | $64,500 | 6 | $64,500 | $24,601 | $30,827 |
| 2024 | $800,128 | $164,141 | $30,931 | $30,700 | 6 | $30,700 | $28,910 | $24,521 |
| 2023 | $666,918 | $73,220 | $12,634 | $12,500 | 5 | $12,560 | $14,996 | $17,790 |
| 2022 | $606,332 | $103,319 | $41,453 | $40,176 | 13 | $41,252 | $4,217 | $16,530 |
| 2021 | $544,466 | $63,654 | $7,582 | $7,500 | 3 | $7,500 | $13,572 | $17,535 |
| 2020 | $488,394 | $29,548 | $519 | — | — | — | $4,029 | $15,526 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, THE PHILIP G McCARTHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
THE PHILIP G McCARTHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mairin J McCarthey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly E McCarthey Spain
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip G McCarthey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra McCarthey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/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 PHILIP G McCARTHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION
How much does THE PHILIP G McCARTHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION give each year?
THE PHILIP G McCARTHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION gave $65K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 6 grants.
What is THE PHILIP G McCARTHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION's typical grant size?
THE PHILIP G McCARTHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $10,750, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does THE PHILIP G McCARTHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION give grants?
THE PHILIP G McCARTHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION gives mostly in Utah: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (4 grants).
Does THE PHILIP G McCARTHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on THE PHILIP G McCARTHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are THE PHILIP G McCARTHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION's largest grantees?
THE PHILIP G McCARTHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION's largest 2025 grantees include Rowland Hall St Mark's School ($55,000), The Alta Club Building Foundation Inc ($6,000) and Georgetown University ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is THE PHILIP G McCARTHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE PHILIP G McCARTHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION reported $883K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is THE PHILIP G McCARTHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION's EIN?
THE PHILIP G McCARTHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0624010. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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