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Finnegan Family Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1992. The principal officer is Albert W Mccally Iii. It holds total assets of $42.3M. Annual income is reported at $7M. Total assets have grown from $18.3M in 2011 to $42.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Finnegan Family Foundation has made 195 grants totaling $8.1M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $4M and $4.1M annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $200K, with an average award of $42K. The foundation has supported 98 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$37K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 103 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Finnegan Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 195 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NY, DC.
Finnegan Family Foundation has distributed a total of $8.1M across 195 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $42K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $200K.
Finnegan Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Finnegan Family Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine F Leventhal | PRESIDENT | $160K | $0 | $160K |
| Albert Ward Mccally Iii | CHAIRMAN | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| Paul J Finnegan | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary Finnegan | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$42.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$42.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
195
Total Giving
$8.1M
Average Grant
$42K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
98
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth & Opportunity UnitedSUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM | Evanston, IL | $40K | 2023 |
| A Better Chicago$100K TO GENERAL OPERATIONS AND $100K TO CATALYST FUND | Chicago, IL | $200K | 2023 |
| Northshore University HealthsystemASPIRE COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF EVANSTON | Evanston, IL | $200K | 2023 |
| Noble Network Of Charter SchoolsNOBLE CHARTER SCHOOLS $100,000; SUMMER OF A LIFETIME: $5,000 | Chicago, IL | $105K | 2023 |
| Start EarlyUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Teach For AmericaCHICAGO PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Bottom LineCHICAGO PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Teach For AllUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| City YearCHICAGO PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Family ServicesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR EVANSTON/SKOKIE VALLEY | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Leap InnovationsUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Chicago Public Education FundUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Academy For Urban School LeadershipUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Year UpCHICAGO PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| The Modern Classrooms ProjectCHICAGO PROGRAM | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Kipp Chicago SchoolsUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Imentor ChicagoUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| OnegoalCHICAGO PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $75K | 2023 |
| Georgetown UniversityFUTUREED; TO SUPPORT RESEARCH AND WRITING BY JOSH ANDERSON | Washington, DC | $75K | 2023 |
| Learn Charter School NetworkUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $75K | 2023 |
| College PossibleCHICAGO PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $75K | 2023 |
| Youth Job CenterUNRESTRICTED | Evanston, IL | $70K | 2023 |
| One Million DegreesUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $65K | 2023 |
| New LeadersCHICAGO PROGRAM | New York, NY | $60K | 2023 |
| Leading EducatorsCHICAGO PROGRAM | New Orleans, LA | $55K | 2023 |
| Embarc Chicago$30K TO WHOLE SCHOOL EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AT CHICAGO TECH ACADEMY; 20K TO GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Education PioneersCHICAGO PROGRAM | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Better Future ForwardCHICAGO PROGRAM | Lakeville, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Communities In SchoolsCHICAGO PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| University Of Chicago$50K TO TO & THROUGH INITIATIVE - NETWORK FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| New ClassroomsTEACH TO ONE/CHICAGO PROGRAM | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| BravenCHICAGO PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| VocelUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Kids First ChicagoUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $45K | 2023 |
| Peer Health ExchangeCHICAGO PROGRAM | Oakland, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Uic College Of EducationCENTER FOR URBAN EDUCATION LEADERSHIP | Chicago, IL | $35K | 2023 |
| Erie Family Health FoundationEVANSTON/SKOKIE FEDERALLY-QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER; $20K FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT; $15K SUPPLEMENTAL GIFT FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT HIRE | Chicago, IL | $35K | 2023 |
| LiftCHICAGO PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $35K | 2023 |
| Cradles To CrayonsCHICAGO PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $35K | 2023 |
| Code NationCHICAGO PROGRAM | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Books & BreakfastUNRESTRICTED | Evanston, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| Teachers Supporting TeachersUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| Partnership For College CompletionUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| Mcgaw YmcaUNRESTRICTED | Evanston, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Children - ChicagoUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| Golden Apple FoundationGOLDEN APPLE SCHOLARS PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| National Louis UniversityACCELERATE U PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| National Council On Teacher QualityILLINOIS COMPONENT OF TEACHER PREP REVIEW | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Evanston ScholarsUNRESTRICTED | Evanston, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |