The Robert M Macnamara Foundation
Invitation OnlyHenderson, Nevada · EIN 88-0403117 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$13K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$200
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $500.
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
87% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Home for Children | Jamaica Plains, MA | This donation was made as general underwriting to help cover living costs and education of the children living at the home. | $8,181 |
| Las Vegas Philharmonic | Las Vegas, NV | This donation was made to fund music, culture, and education. | $1,030 |
| Donors Choose | New York, NY | This donation was made to provide chromebooks for green valley high school. | $663 |
| Mocany | Armonk, NY | This donation was a made to help nuture and build digital platforms supporting the international clay community. | $515 |
| Opportunity Village | Las Vegas, NV | This donation was made to help provide tools, training, education, and support for people with disabilities. | $500 |
| Donors Choose | New York, NY | This donation was made to provide classroom supplies at hank greenspun junior high school. | $317 |
| School for Advanced Research | Santa Fe, NM | This donation was made to promote understanding and support for native cultures through educational programming. | $250 |
| Maine Public Radio | Bangor, ME | This donation was made to provide support for public broadcasting. | $240 |
| The Friends of Westport Island History | Westport Island, ME | This donation was made to provide funds to preserve and share the island's history. | $200 |
| United Way - Midcoast Maine | Bath, ME | This donation was made to provide funds for community outreach. | $200 |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | Boston, MA | This donation was made to support collections, exhibitions, dynamic programming, and meaningful art experiences for the public. | $150 |
| Donors Choose | New York, NY | This donation was made to provide reading corner seating at pinecrest academy. | $142 |
| American Cancer Society- Westport Island | Brunswick, ME | This donation was made to support ongoing research. | $100 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | This donation was made to provide support for injured warriors. | $100 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | This donation was made to provide funds for continued research. | $100 |
| Donors Choose | New York, NY | This donation was made to provide speech/language materials for james gibson elementary school. | $64 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,752 | 16 |
| 2024 | $9,993 | 18 |
| 2023 | $9,071 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621879349100007
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-0403117
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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