Donald J and Joan P Mcnamara Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 75-2696820 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$108K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$878K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Austin | Austin, TX | General use | $30,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute | Washington, DC | General use | $25,000 |
| Commit2dallas | Dallas, TX | Opportunity 2040 fund 1 | $20,000 |
| Sisters of the Visitation | Rockville, VA | General use | $20,000 |
| Baylor Healthcare System Foundation | Dallas, TX | Bumc emergency department fund | $10,000 |
| Camp Blue Skies Foundation | Charlotte, NC | General use | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $107,500 | 6 |
| 2023 | $105,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349104514
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2696820
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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