The Mcewen Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMerrick, New York · EIN 23-7852050 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$190K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$356K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $8,000.
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
58% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simama International | San Francisco, CA | Operational | $25,000 |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Church | Pompton Lakes, NJ | Operational | $24,007 |
| Broome St Academy | New York, NY | Operational | $15,000 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | Somerville, NJ | Operational | $10,000 |
| Holy Cross High School | Flushing, NY | Operational | $10,000 |
| Xavier High School | New York, NY | Operational | $10,000 |
| Xavier Mission | New York, NY | Operational | $10,000 |
| Spirit of the Lord International Mission | El Paso, TX | Operational | $8,000 |
| Morris Habitat for Humanity | Randolph, NJ | Operational | $7,500 |
| Christ House | Washington, DC | Operational | $7,000 |
| Read Alliance | New York, NY | Operational | $6,000 |
| Lamp | Bronx, NY | Operational | $5,000 |
| Christo Rey High School | New York, NY | Operational | $5,000 |
| Hopeworks of Camden | Camden, NJ | Operational | $5,000 |
| Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Kentucky | Prospect, KY | Operational | $5,000 |
| Sienna House | Bronx, NY | Operational | $5,000 |
| Edmunite Mission | Selma, AL | Operational | $5,000 |
| St Anthony's Friary | Catskill, NY | Operational | $5,000 |
| Depaul Catholic High School | Wayne, NJ | Operational | $4,000 |
| Carman Pampa Fund | Roseville, MN | Operational | $4,000 |
| Mercy House for Boys and Girls | Brooklyn, NY | Operational | $2,000 |
| The Catholic Worker | New York, NY | Operational | $2,000 |
| Sacred Heart Southern Missions | Walls, MS | Operational | $2,000 |
| St Joseph School for the Blind | Jersey City, NJ | Operational | $2,000 |
| Southern Missions | Walls, MS | Operational | $1,000 |
| Pathways Counseling Center | Pompton Lakes, NJ | Operational | $1,000 |
| Portuguese Water Dog Foundation | Sanford, NC | Operational | $1,000 |
| Camp Knutson | Crosslake, MN | Operational | $1,000 |
| Capuchin Franciscan Friars | Union City, NJ | Operational | $1,000 |
| Franciscan Friars of Atonement | Garrison, NY | Operational | $1,000 |
| Missionaries of St Columban | Silver Creek, NY | Operational | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $189,707 | 31 |
| 2024 | $91,650 | 23 |
| 2023 | $102,000 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349102848
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7852050
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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