Virginia McGuire Foundation
Virginia McGuire Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pennington, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $123K. Net investment income was $68K.
Virginia McGuire Foundation at a glance
In short: Virginia McGuire Foundation gave $123K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $122,500
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,500
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,147,734
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (41% 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 Virginia McGuire Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Albert F Argenziano School PTA ($33K). Together the top 7 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 36 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Virginia McGuire Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2019) to $123K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Albert F Argenziano School PTA Somerville, MA | Unrestricted General | $32,500 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| Selfhelp Community Services Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| Town of Mamaroneck Mamaroneck, NY | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| American Friends Service Committee Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| Julie Dyckman Andrus Memorial Yonkers, NY | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Sustainable Westchester Mount Kisco, NY | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,147,734 | $90,424 | $160,338 | $122,500 | 7 | $137,108 | $67,741 | $171,373 |
| 2024 | $2,218,045 | $7,763 | $149,273 | $115,200 | 7 | $134,946 | $37,473 | $152,853 |
| 2023 | $2,360,708 | $11,804 | $145,096 | $115,000 | 6 | $132,325 | $35,794 | $132,600 |
| 2022 | $2,493,995 | $23,842 | $142,794 | $111,500 | 10 | $128,843 | $31,490 | $132,660 |
| 2021 | $2,612,849 | $121,198 | $112,579 | $70,000 | 6 | $90,415 | $106,880 | $143,375 |
| 2020 | $2,604,708 | $404,747 | $172,442 | $93,659 | 9 | — | $389,722 | $118,041 |
| 2019 | $2,371,712 | $169,389 | $76,989 | $40,000 | 3 | — | $149,410 | $120,321 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Virginia McGuire Foundation reported a distributable amount of $171K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Virginia McGuire Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America N A
Co-Trustee
Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$28K (2019) → $33K (2025)
Ralph Engel
Co-Trustee
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$4K (2019) → $3K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $33K, to Bank of America N a (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Virginia McGuire Foundation
How much does Virginia McGuire Foundation give each year?
Virginia McGuire Foundation gave $123K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $115K across 7 grants.
What is Virginia McGuire Foundation's typical grant size?
Virginia McGuire Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $17,500, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Virginia McGuire Foundation give grants?
Virginia McGuire Foundation's top state is New York, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (27%) and California (20%).
Does Virginia McGuire Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Virginia McGuire Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Virginia McGuire Foundation's largest grantees?
Virginia McGuire Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Albert F Argenziano School PTA ($32,500), Simon Wiesenthal Center ($25,000) and Selfhelp Community Services Inc ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Virginia McGuire Foundation?
Virginia McGuire Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $137K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $171K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Virginia McGuire Foundation's EIN?
Virginia McGuire Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3261051. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 30, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Virginia McGuire Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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