The McNamara Purcell Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-7293187 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.4M
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$27.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
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
80% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nd - 1M Endowment to Nd Grads | Notre Dame, IN | Unrestricted | $400,000 |
| St Joseph and St Francis | Wilmette, IL | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Ms Research Center of NY - Annual Dinner | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $175,000 |
| Loyola Academy Rex Englebert First Responders Awar | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma - Chicago Dinner | Norwalk, CT | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Texas Christian University - DEANS DISCR FUND | Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| University of Notre Dame - Friends of Nd Nil Effor | Notre Dame, IN | Unrestrcited | $50,000 |
| TCU Flying T Club (NIL) | Forth Worth, TX | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| High Point University Friends of Hpu Collective | High Point, NC | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Usd - the Ole Foundation | San Diego, CA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Leader Dogs | Rochester Hills, MI | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Texas Christian University - ATHLETICS EXC PLDG | Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Impact Through Golf Foundation Napa Valley | Scottsdale, AZ | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Holy Cross Ministries | Salt Lake City, UT | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Brain Research Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Alotian Charitable | Roland, AZ | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Waterford School General Fund | Sandy, UT | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| High Point University 5-Yr Pledge Strted in 2022 | High Point, NC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Carl's Kids | Durham, NC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chicago Chapter of the Spinal Cord Society | Palos Heights, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Connie Dwyer Breast Cancer Foundation | Newark, NJ | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ntl Ms Sty - in Hnr of Kathleen Kelleher Bringming | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Cc Cares Foundation Slc | Salt Lake City, UT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,388,500 | 25 |
| 2023 | $777,419 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349103000
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7293187
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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