Private foundation · EIN 27-6920219 · Haverhill, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

McDonagh Family Foundation

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: 5 grants paid, $15K total, median $3,000. 80% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$15K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in MA
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bridgeport Rescue MissionBridgeport, CTFood & shelter$6,000
Manship Artists Residence & StudiosCloucester, MAFood & shelter$3,000
Three Sisters Garden ProjectIpswich, MASteward farmland, community care$3,000
Our Neighbors' TableAmesbury, MAFood, kindness, dignity$2,500
Merrimack River Feline Rescue SocieSalisbury, MAFood, medical attn, shelter$500

By state: Massachusetts 4 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

McDonagh Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Haverhill, Massachusetts, administered in care of McDonagh Family Office, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 McDonagh Family Foundation 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 McDonagh Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $15K across 5 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does McDonagh Family Foundation give?

Massachusetts (4 grants), Connecticut (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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