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The Mcnamara Purcell Foundation is a private trust based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Thomas Dykstra. It holds total assets of $12.9M. Annual income is reported at $3.8M. 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 2019 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and Utah. According to available records, The Mcnamara Purcell Foundation has made 137 grants totaling $3.9M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $994K in 2020 to $777K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.1M distributed across 66 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $300K, with an average award of $29K. The foundation has supported 71 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Indiana, Illinois, California, which account for 45% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 20 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$37K
Largest Grant
$600K
Based on 41 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.
The Mcnamara Purcell Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 137 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IN, IL, CA.
The Mcnamara Purcell Foundation has distributed a total of $3.9M across 137 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $29K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $300K.
The Mcnamara Purcell Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Mcnamara Purcell Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 20 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip J Purcell | MANAGER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Paul M Purcell | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael J Purcell | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David P Purcell | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$12.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$13M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
137
Total Giving
$3.9M
Average Grant
$29K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
71
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Notre Dame - Friends Of Nd Nil EfforUNRESTRCITED | Notre Dame, IN | $250K | 2023 |
| Texas Christian University - Deans Discr FundUNRESTRICTED | Fort Worth, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Loyola Academy Rex Englebert First Responders AwarUnrestricted | Chicago, IL | $40K | 2023 |
| Hospital For Special SurgeryUNRESTRICTED | Golf, IL | $35K | 2023 |
| Texas Christian University - Athletics Exc PldgUNRESTRICTED | Fort Worth, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Ms Society Illinois State Chapter - Dinner Of ChamUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Tcu Flying T Club (Nil)Unrestricted | Forth Worth, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Impact Thtough Golf Foundation Napa ValleyUnrestricted | Scottsdale, AZ | $25K | 2023 |
| Multiple Myeloma - Chicago DinnerUNRESTRICTED | Norwalk, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| Park City Miners BasketballUNRESTRICTED | Park City, UT | $25K | 2023 |
| Navy Seal FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Virginia Beach, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Brain Research FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Univeristy Of Utah Ortho Spine Educ And Res FndUNRESTRICTED | Salt Lake City, UT | $25K | 2023 |
| Alotian CharitableUNRESTRICTED | Roland, AZ | $20K | 2023 |
| Leader DogsUnrestricted | Rochester Hills, MI | $20K | 2023 |
| Univeristy Of Notre Dame - Lasalle Street Forum DiUnrestricted | Notre Dame, IN | $16K | 2023 |
| Waterford School General FundUNRESTRICTED | Sandy, UT | $15K | 2023 |
| Youth Sports AllianceUnrestricted | Park City, UT | $14K | 2023 |
| Wasatch Adaptive SportsUNRESTRICTED | Snowbird, UT | $10K | 2023 |
| Declan Drumm Sullivan Memorial FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Long Grove, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| High Point University 5-Yr Pledge Strted In 2022UNRESTRICTED | High Point, NC | $10K | 2023 |
| Evan Scholars Foundation - Match Play ChallengeUnrestricted | Glenview, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Connie Dwyer Breast Cancer FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Newark, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| Chicago Chapter Of The Spinal Cord SocietyUNRESTRICTED | Palos Heights, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Cystic Fibrosis FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Big ShouldersUnrestricted | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Boys Hope Girls HopeUnrestricted | Wilmette, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Sacred Heart Church In SacramentoUnrestricted | Sacramento, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Carl'S KidsUNRESTRICTED | Durham, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Peggy Notebeart Nature Museaum Butterfly BallUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Image Reborn FoundationUnrestricted | Holladay, UT | $3K | 2023 |
| Cc Cares Foundation SlcUNRESTRICTED | Salt Lake City, UT | $1K | 2023 |
| Stanford Men'S Gold - Cypress Point ClassicUnrestricted | Pebble Beach, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Usd Golf ProjectUNRESTRICTED | San Diego, CA | $300K | 2022 |
| Cristo Rey NetworkUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| First Tee Chicago Waveland ProjectUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Ms Research Center Of Ny - Annual DinnerUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |