How much funding does McCarthy Family Foundation Charity Fund Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for McCarthy Family Foundation Charity Fund Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for McCarthy Family Foundation Charity Fund Grant?

Not funded: Endowment campaigns; Sponsor fundraising events such as galas.

McCarthy Family Foundation Charity Fund Grant

McCarthy Family Foundation

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Nonprofits serving Massachusetts.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Endowment campaigns
Not eligible: Sponsor fundraising events such as galas
Not eligible: We do not provide support for endowment campaigns.
Not eligible: We will not provide sponsorships of events such as galas or award ceremonies.
Not eligible: We also will not sponsor or fund the costs of fundraising events such as sports tournaments.

Overview

The McCarthy Family Foundation Charity Fund, established in 1956, focuses on supporting nonprofits in Massachusetts, particularly those addressing education, food, health, and housing needs. Grants may cover general operating expenses, program support, or specific capital improvements. The fund prioritizes organizations located north of Boston and may consider emergency grant requests. However, it does not fund endowment campaigns or sponsor fundraising events such as galas.

Mission: The McCarthy Family Foundation Charity Fund was established in 1956. The trustees have a preference for organizations and programs focusing in the areas of education, food, health and housing & shelter programs.
Requests for general operating and program support will be considered, as will requests for specific program-enabling capital improvements. Grants may be subject to matching obligations and payable over multiple years. On very rare occasions, the trustees will consider needs for emergency grants.

Eligibility

Nonprofits serving Massachusetts.

Ineligibility

We do not provide support for endowment campaignsWe will not provide sponsorships of events such as galas or award ceremonies. We also will not sponsor or fund the costs of fundraising events such as sports tournaments.

What McCarthy Family Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 29
Total given: $203K
Median grant: $7,500
Range: $2,500–$10K

By dollars: Massachusetts 93%, New York 5%, Colorado 2%. Top recipient cities: Lynn, MA; Gloucester, MA; Salem, MA.
100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.