Private foundation · EIN 54-1850520 · Mount Airy, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Catherine J McGinnis 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: 17 grants paid, $186K total, median $10K. 6% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$186K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MD
6%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Harry K FoundationRehoboth Beach, DEFood for the poor$30K
Blue Ridge Food BankVerona, VAFood for the poor$25K
Catholic Relief ServicesHarlan, IADisaster relief$20K
Marshall Legacy Inst Champs ProgramArlington, VAAid and relief$20K
Trinity Collegiate SchoolDarlington, SCStudent scholarships$15K
American Red CrossBoone, IADisaster relief$10K
AmericaresStamford, CTDisaster relief$10K
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILFood for the poor$10K
UnboundKansas City, KSScholarship funds$10K
The V Fdtn for Cancer ResearchCary, NCMedical research$10K
Mercy Medical AngelsNorfolk, VAMedical transport$5,000
Loudoun Free ClinicLeesburg, VAMedical assistance$5,000
Salvation Army Loudoun County CorpsLeesburg, VAAssistance for the poor$5,000
Capuchin Franciscan FriarsUnion City, NJService to the poor$3,000
Dominican Sisters of HopeOssining, NYService to the poor$3,000
Monastery of St Veronica GuilianiWilmington, DEService to the poor$3,000
Habitat for HumanityBaltimore, MDHousing assistance$2,000

By state: Virginia 5 · Delaware 2 · Iowa 2 · South Carolina 1 · Connecticut 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Catherine J McGinnis Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mount Airy, Maryland, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Catherine J McGinnis 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 Catherine J McGinnis Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $186K across 17 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Catherine J McGinnis Family Foundation give?

Virginia (5 grants), Delaware (2 grants), Iowa (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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