Private foundation · EIN 27-2141567 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robert and Margaret McNamara Foundation 2

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 31 grants paid, $96K total, median $3,000. 10% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
31
$96K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in CA
10%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYGeneral donation$6,010
Martha's TableWashington, DCGeneral donation$5,164
Amnesty InternationalWashington, DCGeneral donation$5,000
Capital Area Food BankWashington, DCGeneral donation$5,000
Center for Land Based LearningWoodland, CAGeneral donation big day of giving$5,000
Reading Is FundamentalWashington, DCGeneral donation$5,000
Realding Is Fundamental NovaArlington, VAGeneral donation$5,000
Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, ALGeneral donation$5,000
The Carter CenterAtlanta, GAGeneral donation$5,000
UnhcrWashington, DCGeneral donation$5,000
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral donation$4,043
Environmental Defense FundWashington, DCGeneral donation$3,000
GristSeattle, WAGeneral donation$3,000
GroceryshipsLos Angeles, CAGeneral donation$3,000
Habitat for HumanityWashington, DCGeneral donation$3,000
Nrdc Council of 1000New York, NYGeneral donation$3,000
Southern Environment Law CenterCharlottesville, VAGeneral donation$3,000
WetaWashington, DCGeneral donation$3,000
Wunderglo FoundationToluca Lake, CAGeneral donation$3,000
Global Camps AfricaLynchburg, VAGeneral donation$2,060
Common CauseWashington, DCGeneral donation$2,000
PfncaOlney, MDGeneral donation$2,000
WamuWashington, DCGeneral donation$2,000
WolaWashington, DCGeneral donation$2,000
Truefalse Film FestColumbia, MOGeneral donation$1,500
Canary MediaAsheville, NCGeneral donation$1,000
Climate ChangemakersWindsor, CTGeneral donation$1,000
OyeWashington, DCGeneral donation$1,000
Partners in HealthBoston, MAGeneral donation$1,000
Woolly Mammoth TheatreWashington, DCGeneral donation$1,000
Environmental Film FestivalWashington, DCGeneral donation$510

By state: District of Columbia 15 · California 3 · Virginia 3 · New York 2 · Alabama 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Robert and Margaret McNamara Foundation 2 is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, tax-exempt since 2010. 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 Robert and Margaret McNamara Foundation 2 accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Robert and Margaret McNamara Foundation 2 give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $96K across 31 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Robert and Margaret McNamara Foundation 2 give?

District of Columbia (15 grants), California (3 grants), Virginia (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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