The Robert Macnamara Foundation
The Robert MacNamara Foundation is a private foundation based in Henderson, Nevada. It makes grants to charitable organizations and operates an artist residency and studio program in Maine.
The Robert Macnamara Foundation at a glance
In short: The Robert Macnamara Foundation gave $13K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $797), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,752
- +27.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $797
- +43.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $220
- Total assets
- $978,721
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Robert Macnamara Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Applications are available upon request; the filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: The Robert M Macnamara Foundation
Mailing address: 2276 Trafalgar Court, Henderson, NV 89074
Phone: (702) 798-1919
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert Macnamara Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Italian Home for Children ($8K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Massachusetts (65%), New York (13%), Nevada (12%), Maine (6%), and New Mexico (2%). These figures describe the locations of that year’s grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Robert Macnamara Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2019) to $13K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Italian Home for Children Jamaica Plains, MA | This donation was made as general underwriting to help cover living costs and education of the children living at the home. | $8,181 |
| Las Vegas Philharmonic Las Vegas, NV | This donation was made to fund music, culture, and education. | $1,030 |
| Donors Choose New York, NY | This donation was made to provide chromebooks for green valley high school. | $663 |
| Mocany Armonk, NY | This donation was a made to help nuture and build digital platforms supporting the international clay community. | $515 |
| Opportunity Village Las Vegas, NV | This donation was made to help provide tools, training, education, and support for people with disabilities. | $500 |
| Donors Choose New York, NY | This donation was made to provide classroom supplies at hank greenspun junior high school. | $317 |
| School for Advanced Research Santa Fe, NM | This donation was made to promote understanding and support for native cultures through educational programming. | $250 |
| Maine Public Radio Bangor, ME | This donation was made to provide support for public broadcasting. | $240 |
| The Friends of Westport Island History Westport Island, ME | This donation was made to provide funds to preserve and share the island's history. | $200 |
| United Way - Midcoast Maine Bath, ME | This donation was made to provide funds for community outreach. | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $978,721 | $120,000 | $152,773 | $12,752 | 16 | $117,420 | — |
| 2024 | $1,011,491 | $129,606 | $188,409 | $9,993 | 18 | $152,620 | $675 |
| 2023 | $1,070,295 | $141,006 | $164,354 | $9,071 | 12 | $125,521 | — |
| 2022 | $1,093,643 | $50,995 | $175,428 | $7,474 | 13 | $128,277 | $995 |
| 2021 | $1,218,077 | $35,737 | $196,417 | $6,900 | 10 | $140,635 | $25,737 |
| 2020 | $1,378,754 | $160,723 | $160,401 | $5,638 | 12 | — | $723 |
| 2019 | $1,378,432 | $126,323 | $184,003 | $2,120 | 2 | — | $1,323 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 filing describes a Maine residential and studio program for selected art students and emerging artists, with workspace, room and board, art supplies, equipment, utilities, housekeeping, maintenance, and related support.
Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as children’s services, music and culture, education, disability services, Native American arts and research, public broadcasting, and local history. For example, Italian Home for Children says it helps children and families facing emotional, behavioral, and educational challenges. The Las Vegas Philharmonic says it performs music to enrich and educate its community, while Opportunity Village describes services including habilitation, vocational training, employment, advocacy, arts, and recreation for people with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $12,752. Grants ranged from $64 to $8,181, with a median grant of $220. The largest reported grants included $8,181 to Italian Home for Children, for general underwriting to help cover living costs and education for children living at the home; $1,030 to the Las Vegas Philharmonic, for music, culture, and education; and $663 to DonorsChoose, for Chromebooks for Green Valley High School. Other reported grants included $500 to Opportunity Village and $250 to the School for Advanced Research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Maureen M Barrett as president; Denise Killen as secretary and director; and Paula Hornbuckle Arnold, Matt Nolen, Kristin M-N Thomas, and Brian P Barrett as directors.
The Robert Macnamara Foundation is led by Maureen M. Barrett, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maureen M. Barrett
President
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian P. Barrett
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Killen
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin M-N Thomas
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Nolen
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Hornbuckle Arnold
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Robert Macnamara Foundation
How much does The Robert Macnamara Foundation give each year?
The Robert Macnamara Foundation gave $13K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 18 grants.
What is The Robert Macnamara Foundation's typical grant size?
The Robert Macnamara Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $220, and its average grant was $797, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robert Macnamara Foundation give grants?
The Robert Macnamara Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (13%) and Nevada (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Las Vegas, NV (2 grants).
Does The Robert Macnamara Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of The Robert Macnamara Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Robert Macnamara Foundation's largest grantees?
The Robert Macnamara Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Italian Home for Children ($8,181), Donors Choose ($1,186 across 4 grants) and Las Vegas Philharmonic ($1,030), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert Macnamara Foundation?
The Robert Macnamara Foundation reported $979K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $120K.
What does The Robert Macnamara Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 filing describes a Maine residential and studio program for selected art students and emerging artists, with workspace, room and board, art supplies, equipment, utilities, housekeeping, maintenance, and related support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert Macnamara Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Robert Macnamara Foundation's EIN?
The Robert Macnamara Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0403117. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Robert Macnamara 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 October 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 2019 (received by the IRS June 2, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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