Robert and Margaret Mcnamara Foundation 3
Invitation OnlyWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 27-3949004 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$123K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$4,500
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $6,000.
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
69% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voces Unidas | Glenwood Springs, CO | General support | $20,000 |
| Margaret Mcnamara Educational Grants | Washington, DC | General activities/international scholarship | $16,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General activities | $11,259 |
| Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center | West Tisbury, MA | General support | $8,000 |
| Women's Earth Alliance | Berkeley, CA | Women empowerment/climate change support | $8,000 |
| Seed Peace | Draper, VA | General support | $6,000 |
| Center for Land Based Learning | Winters, CA | General activities | $5,000 |
| Wilderness Workshop | Carbondale, CO | General activities | $5,000 |
| Kdnk Community Radio | Carbondale, CO | General support | $5,000 |
| Martha's Vinyard Community Foundation | West Tisbury, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Natuaral Resources Defense Council (Nrdc) | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Washington, DC | Food needs | $4,500 |
| Martha's Table | Washington, DC | Food needs | $4,500 |
| Life Inter Faith Team on Unemployment and Poverty (Lift Up) | Glenwood Springs, CO | General support | $4,000 |
| Peace Lutheran Church | Las Cruces, NM | Refugee assistance | $3,000 |
| Huts for Vets | Basalt, CO | General activities | $2,500 |
| Biodiversity Works | Edgartown, MA | General support | $2,000 |
| Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy | Washington, DC | General activities | $2,000 |
| Island Grown Initiative | Vineyard Haven, MA | Food needs, regenerative agriculture | $2,000 |
| City Wildlife | Washington, DC | General activities | $1,000 |
| Reading Is Fundamental | Washington, DC | General activities | $1,000 |
| The Trust for Public Lands | San Francisco, CA | General activities | $1,000 |
| Rios to Rivers | Aspen, CO | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $122,759 | 23 |
| 2024 | $100,521 | 21 |
| 2023 | $65,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641249349100234
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-3949004
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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