Private foundation · EIN 06-1602836 · Pennington, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The James J McInerney & Gary R Fafard Foundation Inc 87c-74c10

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $57K total, median $9,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$57K
Median grant
$9,000
Stays in NJ
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Connecticut Food BankWallingford, CTUnrestricted general$11K
Faith Food Pantry of Newtown IncNewtown, CTUnrestricted general$11K
AARP FoundationWashington, DCUnrestricted general$10K
Team RubiconLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted general$9,000
Americares FoundationStamford, CTUnrestricted general$7,000
WnetNew York, NYUnrestricted general$7,000
Ch Booth LibraryNewtown, CTUnrestricted general$2,000

By state: Connecticut 4 · District of Columbia 1 · California 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

The James J McInerney & Gary R Fafard Foundation Inc 87c-74c10 is a private grantmaking foundation in Pennington, New Jersey, administered in care of Merrill Lynch Trust Company, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The James J McInerney & Gary R Fafard Foundation Inc 87c-74c10 accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The James J McInerney & Gary R Fafard Foundation Inc 87c-74c10 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $57K across 7 grants, a median of $9,000.

Where does The James J McInerney & Gary R Fafard Foundation Inc 87c-74c10 give?

Connecticut (4 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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