Laurie C Mcgrath Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Diego, California · EIN 84-3696962 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.8M
Organizations funded48
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$69.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,873.
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
45% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp Healthcare Foundation | San Diego, CA | Assistance with sharp healthcare hospital tower by donation of 4,140 shares of hartford financial group on 12/9/24 (book value of $263,747… | $487,175 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Assistance with access to abortion & women's health by donation of 5,065 shares of cisco systems on 12/12/24 (book value of $262,909 -… | $299,772 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary | Keenesburg, CO | Rescue and care anumal sanctuary by donation of 1,248 shares of cintas stock on 9/27/24 (book value of $108,950 - original cost method, fmv… | $256,027 |
| Abortion Care Network | Washington, DC | Assistance with access to abortion & choice by donation of 1,915 shares of emerson electric on 12/12/24 (book value of $176,685 - original… | $251,104 |
| Black Women for Wellness | Los Angeles, CA | Assistance with pro-choice and women health by donation of 1,910 shares of emerson electric on 12/13/24 (book value of $169,571 - original… | $249,818 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas | Dallas, TX | Assistance with sex education & access to abortion by donation of 1,533 shares of emerson electric on 12/12/24 (book value of $150,213 -… | $201,015 |
| Chimp Haven | Keithville, LA | Assistance of animal sanctuary by donation of 660 shares of marathon petroleum on 12/9/24 (book value of $41,800 - original cost method,… | $101,399 |
| Center for a Humane Economy | Washington, DC | Assistance to end animal testing by donation of 970 shares of conoco phillips on 12/9/24 (book value of $54,507 - original cost method, fmv… | $100,846 |
| Peta | Washington, DC | Assistance with animal rescue and shelter by donation of 4,650 shares of ares capital on 12/13/24 (book value of $85,099 - original cost… | $100,463 |
| Chimp Haven | Keithville, LA | Assistance of animal sanctuary by donation of 575 shares of conoco philips on 12/9/24 (book value of $33,441 - original cost method, fmv of… | $59,780 |
| Project Chimps | Blue Ridge, GA | Assistance with animal sanctuary by donation of 2,280 shares of ares capital on 12/9/24 (book value of $42,445 - original cost method, fmv… | $50,935 |
| Save the Chimps | Fort Pierce, FL | Assistance with animal sanctuary by donation of 2,280 shares of ares capital on 12/9/24 (book value of $42,445 - original cost method, fmv… | $50,935 |
| Animals Asiacaf America | San Francisco, CA | Assistance of animal sanctuary by donation of 500 shares of conoco philips on 12/12/24 (book value of $30,657 - original cost method, fmv… | $50,873 |
| Soi Dog Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Assistance to improve lives of dogs and cats in asia by donation of 2,280 shares of ares capital on 12/12/24 (book value of $42,445 -… | $50,525 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | Assitance with animal sancturay by donation of 485 shares of conoco philips on 12/9/24 (book value of $28,899 - original cost method, fmv… | $50,423 |
| Junior Achievment of San Diego | San Diego, CA | Assistance with financial education by donation of 2,320 shares of ares capital on 12/13/24 (book value of $43,190 - original cost method,… | $50,124 |
| San Diego Museum of Art | San Diego, CA | Sponsor art alive | $50,000 |
| Center for Great Apes | Wauchula, FL | Assistance of animal sanctuary by donation of 325 shares of marathon petroleum corp on 12/10/24 (book value of $20,970 - original cost… | $49,329 |
| Just in Time Foster Youth | San Diego, CA | Children & family services | $25,000 |
| Lions Tigers and Bears | Alpine, CA | Animal sanctuary | $25,000 |
| Mcgrath Family YMCA | Spring Valley, CA | Youth & family programs | $25,000 |
| Mission Valley YMCA | San Diego, CA | Youth & family programs | $25,000 |
| National Ability Center | Park City, UT | Assistance to physically challenged | $25,000 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation | Ojai, CA | Train rescue dogs | $25,000 |
| Peace House | Park City, UT | Abused women & children | $20,000 |
| Farm Sanctuary | Watkins Glen, NY | Animal rescue and sanctuary | $15,000 |
| San Diego Museum of Art | San Diego, CA | Promote appreciation of art | $15,000 |
| Arm Sanctuary Inc | Miami Beach, FL | Animal sanctuary | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of East County | Santee, CA | After school programs | $10,000 |
| Horses of Tir Na Nog | San Diego, CA | Horse & animal rescue | $10,000 |
| Mercy for Animals | Los Angeles, CA | Prevent cruelty to farm animals | $10,000 |
| San Diego Musical Theater | San Diego, CA | Support community theater | $10,000 |
| Sharp Hospice Care | San Diego, CA | End of life support | $10,000 |
| South Florida Wildlife Center | Fort Laurderdale, FL | Animal rescue & sanctuary | $10,000 |
| Peace House | Park City, UT | Abused women & children | $6,350 |
| Anmial Recovery Mission | Port St Lucie, FL | Eliminating extreme animal cruelty | $5,000 |
| East County Animal Rescue | El Cajon, CA | Animal rescue and shelter | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of America | San Diego, CA | Girl empowerment & leadership | $5,000 |
| Peace House | Park City, UT | Abused women & children | $5,000 |
| Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine | Washington, DC | Alternatvie anti-bodies | $5,000 |
| Feral Cat Coalition | San Diego, CA | Spay & neuter for homeless cats | $2,500 |
| Friends of Cats | El Cajon, CA | Animal rescue | $2,500 |
| Greyhound Adoption Center | LA Mesa, CA | Animal protection and welfare | $2,500 |
| St Germaine Children's Charity | LA Jolla, CA | Child abuse | $1,545 |
| Wheel Chair Dancers Org | San Diego, CA | Promote benefits of dance | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Services for wounded veterans | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels San Diego | San Diego, CA | Senior hunger and isolation | $500 |
| Peace House | Park City, UT | Abused women & children | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,823,688 | 48 |
| 2023 | $3,290,765 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349107944
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3696962
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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