The Mcgrath-Spellman Family Foundation
Historical FunderSanibel, Florida · EIN 27-0891942 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $22,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOHN E MCGRATH III |
|---|---|
| Address | 3429 WEST GULF DRIVE, SANIBEL FL 33957 |
| Phone | 2394726062 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC GUIDELINES |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
86% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Hill University | S Orange, NJ | Philanthropic | $60,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | Philanthropic | $45,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Philanthropic | $40,000 |
| Club 24 | Cleveland Heights, OH | Philanthropic | $25,000 |
| Courage to Caregivers | Chagrin Falls, OH | Philanthropic | $25,000 |
| Ernies Law Foundation | Elgin, IL | Philanthropic | $25,000 |
| St Isabel Catholic Church | Sanibel, FL | Philanthropic | $24,000 |
| Joseph's Home | Cleveland, OH | Philanthropic | $22,000 |
| Fish Sanibel Captavia Inc | Sanibel, FL | Philanthropic | $20,000 |
| St Dominic's Church | Shaker Hts, OH | Philanthropic | $20,000 |
| Open Doors Academy | Cleveland, OH | Philanthropic | $16,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Philanthropic | $9,000 |
| Youth Opportunities Unlimited | Cleveland, OH | Philanthropic | $6,000 |
| Great Lakes Theater Festival | Cleveland, OH | Philanthropic | $5,800 |
| Nourishing Hope | Chicago, IL | Philanthropic | $5,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Philanthropic | $4,000 |
| Community Pregnancy Clinics | Naples, FL | Philanthropic | $4,000 |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Philanthropic | $4,000 |
| Woman Kind | Cleveland, OH | Philanthropic | $4,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Independence, OH | Philanthropic | $3,000 |
| American Heart Association | Cleveland, OH | Philanthropic | $2,000 |
| Central Catholic High School | Cleveland, OH | Philanthropic | $2,000 |
| Gilmour Academy | Gates Mills, OH | Philanthropic | $2,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity | Cleveland, OH | Philanthropic | $2,000 |
| Laurel School | Shaker Hts, OH | Philanthropic | $2,000 |
| Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill | Greensburg, OH | Philanthropic | $2,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Philanthropic | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Cleveland, OH | Philanthropic | $2,000 |
| Wviz Pbs | Cleveland, OH | Philanthropic | $2,000 |
| Sanibel Golf Club Fdn | Sanibel, FL | Philantrhopic | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $385,800 | 30 |
| 2023 | $116,800 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533159349101843
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-0891942
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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