Robert and Margaret Mcnamara Foundation 2
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 27-2141567 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$96K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
90% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General donation | $6,010 |
| Martha's Table | Washington, DC | General donation | $5,164 |
| Amnesty International | Washington, DC | General donation | $5,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Washington, DC | General donation | $5,000 |
| Center for Land Based Learning | Woodland, CA | General donation big day of giving | $5,000 |
| Reading Is Fundamental | Washington, DC | General donation | $5,000 |
| Realding Is Fundamental Nova | Arlington, VA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | General donation | $5,000 |
| The Carter Center | Atlanta, GA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Unhcr | Washington, DC | General donation | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General donation | $4,043 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | General donation | $3,000 |
| Grist | Seattle, WA | General donation | $3,000 |
| Groceryships | Los Angeles, CA | General donation | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Washington, DC | General donation | $3,000 |
| Nrdc Council of 1000 | New York, NY | General donation | $3,000 |
| Southern Environment Law Center | Charlottesville, VA | General donation | $3,000 |
| Weta | Washington, DC | General donation | $3,000 |
| Wunderglo Foundation | Toluca Lake, CA | General donation | $3,000 |
| Global Camps Africa | Lynchburg, VA | General donation | $2,060 |
| Common Cause | Washington, DC | General donation | $2,000 |
| Pfnca | Olney, MD | General donation | $2,000 |
| Wamu | Washington, DC | General donation | $2,000 |
| Wola | Washington, DC | General donation | $2,000 |
| Truefalse Film Fest | Columbia, MO | General donation | $1,500 |
| Canary Media | Asheville, NC | General donation | $1,000 |
| Climate Changemakers | Windsor, CT | General donation | $1,000 |
| Oye | Washington, DC | General donation | $1,000 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | General donation | $1,000 |
| Woolly Mammoth Theatre | Washington, DC | General donation | $1,000 |
| Environmental Film Festival | Washington, DC | General donation | $510 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $96,287 | 31 |
| 2023 | $71,159 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349102739
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-2141567
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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