The Mccarthy Charities Inc
Invitation OnlyTroy, New York · EIN 14-6019064 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$627K
Organizations funded58
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$14.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
1% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commission on Economic Opportunity for the Greater Capital Region | Troy, NY | Ceo's community resource center bridge building | $50,000 |
| Emma Willard School | Troy, NY | Alice dodge wallace '38 center for the performing arts | $50,000 |
| East Side Neighborhood Recreation Center - Hope 7 | Troy, NY | Renovations resulting from flood damage | $35,000 |
| Troy Savings Bank Music Hall | Troy, NY | Rensaissance 150, historic transformation capital project | $33,000 |
| Capital District YMCA - Troy Branch | Albany, NY | Summer camp 2025 | $30,000 |
| Media Alliancesanctuary for Independent Media | Troy, NY | Youth STEM education, water justice lab, ap program | $23,000 |
| Hudson Valley Community College Foundation | Troy, NY | Applied technology education center (atec) | $20,000 |
| Questar III Boceseducation Foundation | Castletononhudson, NY | Questar III STEM research institute | $20,000 |
| Sidewalk Warriors - Troy | Troy, NY | Refrigeration van | $20,000 |
| Troy Public School 2 PTA | Troy, NY | Family STEM engagement program at school 2 | $20,000 |
| Hudson Taconic Lands | Averill Park, NY | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Friends of Prospect Park | Troy, NY | Prospect park summer programs | $12,000 |
| Troy Youth Association Inc | Troy, NY | General operating support | $12,000 |
| Troy Youth Association Inc | Troy, NY | Youth programs, summer camp and afterschool child care | $12,000 |
| Academy of the Holy Names | Albany, NY | Partners in education scholarship program | $10,000 |
| Ark Inc | Troy, NY | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area - Troy | Albany, NY | 2025 summer camp program | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area - Troy | Troy, NY | 2026 summer camp program | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities Tri-County Services - Sunnyside Center | Glens Falls, NY | Sunnyside center summer camp program | $10,000 |
| Commission on Economic Opportunity for the Greater Capital Region | Troy, NY | Summer scholarships for youth enrichment | $10,000 |
| Commission on Economic Opportunity for the Greater Capital Region | Troy, NY | Senior support services | $10,000 |
| East Side Neighborhood Recreation Center - Hope 7 | Troy, NY | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Food Pantries for the Capital District Inc | Albany, NY | Healthy food access for rensselaer county | $10,000 |
| Friends of Prospect Park | Troy, NY | Community programs | $10,000 |
| Hudson Valley Community College Foundation | Troy, NY | Second chance scholarships | $10,000 |
| Joseph's House & Shelter | Troy, NY | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Legacy Empowering Adolescent Development Corporation | Schenectady, NY | L.e.a.d. troy middle school wellness program | $10,000 |
| Media Alliancesanctuary for Independent Media | Troy, NY | Securing the sanctuary | $10,000 |
| Oakwood Community Center | Troy, NY | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Tap Inc | Troy, NY | Little italy market project | $10,000 |
| Troy Area United Ministries | Troy, NY | The furniture program and tech for teens | $10,000 |
| Whitney M Young Jr Health Center | Albany, NY | Troy dental clinic expansion | $10,000 |
| YWCA of the Greater Capital Region Inc | Troy, NY | Ywca-Gcr help wanted program | $10,000 |
| Unity House of Troy | Troy, NY | Traveling summer camp | $8,000 |
| 518 Elevated | Albany, NY | General operating, pathways to success, medical college tours for troy scholars | $6,000 |
| Circles of Mercy Inc | Rensselaer, NY | 2025 circles of mercy general outreach | $5,000 |
| Dyken Pond | Cropseyville, NY | 2026 summer youth scholarships and school field trips | $5,000 |
| Flutter Club Inc | East Greenbush, NY | General operating support | $5,000 |
| LA Salle Institute | Troy, NY | Kevin king memorial scholoarship | $5,000 |
| Lansingburgh Boys & Girls Club Inc | Troy, NY | General operating support | $5,000 |
| St Joseph Parish - Roman Catholic Church | Troy, NY | Food pantry | $5,000 |
| Troy Bike Rescue | Troy, NY | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Troy Public Library | Troy, NY | Lansingburgh branch, interior restoration of children's room | $5,000 |
| Troy Rehabilitation Improvement Program (Trip) | Troy, NY | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Umbrella of the Capital District | Schenectady, NY | Routine and emergency services for our rensselaer county members | $5,000 |
| Unity House | Troy, NY | Community resources food pantry | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area - Troy | Troy, NY | Bgcca food program | $3,000 |
| Grafton Community Library | Grafton, NY | 2025 summer reading program events | $3,000 |
| The Rensselaer Newman Foundation | Troy, NY | General operating support | $3,000 |
| East Side Neighborhood Recreation Center - Hope 7 | Troy, NY | Event sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Sidewalk Warriors - Troy | Troy, NY | 5Th annual fall fundraiser | $1,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area - Troy | Troy, NY | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Troy Area United Ministries | Troy, NY | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | Washington, DC | Membership | $850 |
| Troy Savings Bank Music Hall | Troy, NY | General operating support | $275 |
| Capital District YMCA - Troy Branch | Albany, NY | General operating support | $250 |
| Hart Cluett Museum at Historic Rensselaer County | Troy, NY | General operating support | $150 |
| Troy Area United Ministries | Troy, NY | General operating support | $120 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $626,645 | 58 |
| 2024 | $591,905 | 48 |
| 2023 | $539,760 | 57 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630899349100753
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 14-6019064
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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