James and Melanie Mcnamara Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySomerset, New Jersey · EIN 26-1588831 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$56K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
66% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Township Food Bank | Somerset, NJ | General support | $10,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | Buffalo, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Center for Great Expectations | Somerset, NJ | General support | $5,000 |
| Safe and Sound | San Francisco, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Walking With Purpose | Greenwich, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Acts Xxix Mobilizing for the Mission | Detroit, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Casa Shaw | Lebanon, NJ | General support | $5,000 |
| Nj Family Policy Center | Trenton, NJ | General support | $3,000 |
| Mount St Mary Academy | Tonawanda, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Staten Island, NY | General support | $1,500 |
| Jesus Film Project | Orlando, FL | General support | $1,000 |
| Prison Fellowship | Lansdowne, VA | General support | $1,000 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Nj Family Policy Center | Trenton, NJ | General support | $1,000 |
| Key Life | Maitland, FL | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $87,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $85,600 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349103370
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1588831
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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