Private foundation · EIN 83-2870459 · Lowell, Massachusetts

Shelagh E Mahoney & Joseph E McNamee Family Foundation Inc

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: 4 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $75K. 75% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$1.2M
Median grant
$75K
Stays in MA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mission Grammar SchoolRoxbury, MAGeneral support$1.0M
The Annual Catholic AppealNorwich, CTGeneral support$100K
Lowell CatholicLowell, MAGeneral support$50K
Catholic Charities BostonBoston, MAGeneral support$10K

By state: Massachusetts 3 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Shelagh E Mahoney & Joseph E McNamee Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Lowell, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Shelagh E Mahoney & Joseph E McNamee Family Foundation Inc 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 Shelagh E Mahoney & Joseph E McNamee Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.2M across 4 grants, a median of $75K.

Where does Shelagh E Mahoney & Joseph E McNamee Family Foundation Inc give?

Massachusetts (3 grants), Connecticut (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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