MCCARTHY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
https://WWW.MCCARTHYFAMILYFDN.ORGTotal Given 2016–2022
$15.1M
112 grants · $2.2M avg/year
based on 7 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$15K
typical small grants · $8K–$15K
grant size
25%
balanced · 20/81 multi-year
repeat
$6.2M
Assets · 2021
81
Distinct recipients
About
ON JANUARY 1, 2023, THE FOUNDATION HELD $1,253 OF ASSETS. FROM JANUARY 1-AUGUST 24, 2023, QUALIFIED EXPENSES OF $105 WERE PAID. ON AUGUST 24, 2023, $1,148 OF CASH WAS DISTRIBUTED TO THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION AFTER WHICH THE FOUNDATION HELD NO ASSETS. ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2023, THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FOUNDATION EXECUTED A UNANIMOUS WRITTEN CONSENT TO FORMALLY DISSOLVE THE FOUNDATION. TERMINATION DOCUMENTS WERE FILED WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA SHORTLY AFTER. A DISSOLUTION WAIVER WAS EXECUTED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ON DECEMBER 26, 2023 ALLOWING THE FOUNDATION TO COMPLETE ITS DISSOLUTION. THE FOUNDATION WAS OFFICALLY TERMINATED BY THE CALIFORNIA SECRETARY OF STATE ON APRIL 9, 2024. ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN ATTACHED.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
RACHEL K MCCARTHY HENNEFORTH PRESID
Phone
8584850129
Deadlines
MARCH 15 AND SEPTEMBER 15
How to Apply
A LETTER IDENTIFYING THE ORGANIZATION DEMONSTRATING SECTION 501(C)(3) STATUS AS A PUBLIC CHARITY, THE NATURE OF THE REQUEST AND APPROPRIATE INFORMATION. APPLICATION GUIDELINES ARE AVAILABLE BY WRITING TO THE FOUNDATION OR AT ITS WEBSITE: WWW.MCCARTHYFAMILYFDN.ORG
Restrictions
FOUNDATION PUBLISHES ANNUAL APPLICATION GUIDELINES. FUNDING IN CALIFORNIA, PRIMARILY IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $537K | $11.2M | $813K | 29 |
| 2017 | $566K | $12.0M | $1.5M | 30 |
| 2018 | $551K | $11.3M | $999K | 38 |
| 2019 | N/A | $10.9M | $1.7M | N/A |
| 2020 | $4.0M | $8.7M | $1.6M | 6 |
| 2021 | $3.2M | $6.2M | $629K | 8 |
| 2022 | $6.3M | $1K | $5 | 1 |
| 2024 | N/A | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 112 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$8K
Median
$15K
Average
$135K
75th Pctl
$15K
Maximum
$6.3M
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| JANE D MCCARTHY | SECRETARY | — |
| RACHEL MCCARTHY HENNEFORTH | PRESIDENT | — |
| DREW SUTTER | TREASURER/CHIEF FINANCIAL | — |
| JAMES T MCCARTHY | DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (112 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION | SAN DIEGO, CA | $6,257,880 | GENERAL | 2022 |
| PROMISES2KIDS FOUNDATION | SAN DIEGO, CA | $1,000,000 | SOMETHING SPECIAL | 2020 |
| SAN DIEGO GRANTMAKERS | SAN DIEGO, CA | $1,000,000 | FUNDERS TOGETHER TO END HOMELESSNESS SAN DIEGO | 2020 |
| SAN DIEGO GRANTMAKERS | SAN DIEGO, CA | $1,000,000 | FUNDERS TOGETHER TO END HOMELESSNESS SAN DIEGO | 2021 |
| UCLA FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,000,000 | UCLA AIDS INSTITUTE | 2021 |
| POWAY CENTER OF THE PERFORMING ARTS | POWAY, CA | $1,000,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| POWAY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | POWAY, CA | $1,000,000 | SCIENCE EDUCATION | 2021 |
| UCLA FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,000,000 | UCLA AIDS INSTITUTE | 2020 |
| HIV AIDS UCLA FOUNDATION (AIDS INSTITUTE) | LOS ANGELES, CA | $150,000 | HIV EXTINCTION PROJECT | 2017 |
| HIV AIDS UCLA Foundation (AIDS Institute) | Los Angeles, CA | $150,000 | HIV Extinction Project | 2016 |
| SAN DIEGO GRANTMAKERS | SAN DIEGO, CA | $113,500 | DUES/ANNUAL CONFERENCE/GENL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2017 |
| SAN DIEGO GRANTMAKERS | SAN DIEGO, CA | $113,500 | FUNDERS TOGETHER TO END HOMELESSNESS SAN DIEGO | 2018 |
| San Diego Grantmakers | San Diego, CA | $112,500 | Dues/Annual Conference/Genl Operating Support | 2016 |
| CATALYST OF SAN DIEGO & IMPERIAL COUNTIES | SAN DIEGO, CA | $100,000 | NANCY JAMISON FUND FOR SOCIAL EQUITY | 2021 |
| POWAY CENTER OF THE PERFORMING ARTS | POWAY, CA | $39,750 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| ARMED SERVICES YMCA SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA | $25,000 | CLINICAL COUNSELING PROGRAM | 2018 |
| SAN DIEGO HUMAN DIGNITY FOUNDATION | San Diego, CA | $25,000 | FUNDING TO COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE SAN DIEGO AREA'S LESBIAN, GAY, BIXEXUAL PEOPLE | 2016 |
| ACCESS | SAN DIEGO, CA | $25,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2017 |
| VOICES FOR CHILDREN | SAN DIEGO, CA | $20,000 | HIV EXTINCTION PROJECT | 2017 |
| FLEET SCIENCE CENTER | SAN DIEGO, CA | $20,000 | WOMEN IN STEM INITIATIVE | 2018 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA | $20,000 | STEPPING STONES TO S.T.E.M SUCCESS | 2017 |
| REALITY CHANGERS | SAN DIEGO, CA | $20,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2017 |
| WALDEN ENVIRONMENT INC DBA WALDEN FAMILY SERVICES | SAN DIEGO, CA | $20,000 | SAN DIEGO FOSTER FAMILY RECRUITMENT PROJECT | 2018 |
| CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS | SAN DIEGO, CA | $15,000 | SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND AUTONOMY THROUGH FAMILY EMPOWERMENT | 2018 |
| INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES | ESCONDIDO, CA | $15,000 | TRANSITIONAL YOUTH ACADEMY | 2018 |