Private foundation · EIN 31-1627048 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Edith W Macguire Charitable Trust

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: 50 grants paid, $602K total, median $7,500.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
50
$602K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, ALGeneral operating$50K
National Organization for WomenWashington, WAGeneral operating$40K
Chenango County SPCANorwich, NYGeneral operating$30K
International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NYGeneral operating$25K
Women for Women InternationalWashington, WAGeneral operating$25K
Planned ParenthoodNew York, NYGeneral operating$25K
Too Young to WedMohegan Lake, NYGeneral operating$25K
Women for Afghan WomenFlushing, NYGeneral operating$25K
Human Rights WatchNew York, NYGeneral operating$20K
American Civil LibertiesNew York, NYGeneral operating$20K
Natural Resources DefenseNew York, NYGeneral operating$15K
Enviromental DefenseNew York, NYGeneral operating$15K
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYGeneral operating$15K
Sanibel Historical MuseumSanibel, FLGeneral operating$13K
Clinic for Rehabilitation of WildlifeSanibel, FLGeneral operating$13K
Ding Darling WildlifeSanible, FLGeneral operating$13K
Habitat for HumanityBrooklyn, NYGeneral operating$10K
National Lgbtq Task ForceNew York, NYGeneral operating$9,000
Farm SanctuaryWatkins Glen, NYGeneral operating$7,500
New York Restoration ProjectNew York, NYGeneral operating$7,500
International Conservation CaucusWashington, WAGeneral operating$7,500
Gentle Giants Draft HorseMount Airy, MDGeneral operating$7,500
World Wild LifeWashington, WAGeneral operating$7,500
Sidekick Foundation DbaCarmel, INGeneral operating$7,500
Priderock WildlifeTerrel, TXGeneral operating$7,500
Castleton Ranch HorseValley Center, CAGeneral operating$7,500
Humane Farming AssociationSan Rafael, CAGeneral operating$7,500
Gods Love We DeliverNew York, NYGeneral operating$7,500
City HarvestBrooklyn, NYGeneral operating$7,500
Carter CenterAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$7,500
National Audubon SocietyNew York, NYGeneral operating$7,500
Humane SocietyWashington, WAGeneral operating$7,500
Entertainment Community FundNew York, NYGeneral operating$7,500
Sheldrick WildlifeLaguna Hills, CAGeneral operating$7,500
Gay Men Health CrisisNew York, NYGeneral operating$7,500
East Coast Exotic AnimalFairfield, PAGeneral operating$7,500
Animal Legal Defense FundCotati, CAGeneral operating$7,500
Nature ConservacyArlington, VAGeneral operating$7,500
Fund for AnimalsNew York, NYGeneral operating$7,500
Defenders of WildlifeWashington, DCGeneral operating$7,500
Ocean ConservancyWashington, WAGeneral operating$7,500
Native American Rights FundBoulder, COGeneral operating$7,500
Type Media CenterNew York, NYGeneral operating$7,500
Harriet Tubman MuseumCafe May, NJGeneral operating$5,000
Amnesty International USANew York, NYGeneral operating$5,000
Coalition for the HomelessNew York, NYGeneral operating$5,000
Flying Cloud InstituteGreat Barrington, MAGeneral operating$4,000
New Marlborough 5 Village NewsNew Marborough, MAGeneral operating$4,000
New Marlborough Land TrustSouthfield, MAGeneral operating$2,500
Jericho ProjectNew York, NYGeneral operating$2,000

By state: New York 24 · Washington 6 · Alabama 1 · Florida 3 · California 4 · Massachusetts 3

About this foundation

Edith W Macguire Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Smg Llp, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Edith W Macguire Charitable Trust 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 Edith W Macguire Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $602K across 50 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Edith W Macguire Charitable Trust give?

New York (24 grants), Washington (6 grants), Alabama (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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