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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 84-3696962

Laurie C McGrath Foundation

A private foundation in San Diego, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 48 grants and $2.8 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $2,823,688

    Grants listed
    48
    Assets, end of year
    $61,094,554

  • Tax year 2023

    $3,290,765

    Grants listed
    38
    Assets, end of year
    $61,208,492

  • Tax year 2022

    $2,423,077

    Grants listed
    20
    Assets, end of year
    $62,804,656

  • Tax year 2021

    $2,373,808

    Grants listed
    12
    Assets, end of year
    $66,075,096

  • Tax year 2020

    $203,163

    Grants listed
    4
    Assets, end of year
    $5,653,963

Grants paid in 2024

48 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Sharp Healthcare FoundationSan Diego, CA

    Assistance with sharp healthcare hospital tower by donation of 4,140 shares of hartford financial group on 12/9/24 (book value of $263,747 - original cost method, FMV of $487,174 - hi/low method)

    $487,175
  2. Planned Parenthood Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Assistance with access to abortion & women's health by donation of 5,065 shares of cisco systems on 12/12/24 (book value of $262,909 - original cost method, FMV of $299772 - hi/low method)

    $299,772
  3. The Wild Animal SanctuaryKeenesburg, CO

    Rescue and care anumal sanctuary by donation of 1,248 shares of cintas stock on 9/27/24 (book value of $108,950 - original cost method, FMV of $256027 - hi/low method)

    $256,027
  4. Abortion Care NetworkWashington, DC

    Assistance with access to abortion & choice by donation of 1,915 shares of emerson electric on 12/12/24 (book value of $176,685 - original cost method, FMV of $251,104 - hi/low method)

    $251,104
  5. Black Women for WellnessLos Angeles, CA

    Assistance with pro-choice and women health by donation of 1,910 shares of emerson electric on 12/13/24 (book value of $169,571 - original cost method, FMV of $249,818 - hi/low method)

    $249,818
  6. Planned Parenthood of Greater TexasDallas, TX

    Assistance with sex education & access to abortion by donation of 1,533 shares of emerson electric on 12/12/24 (book value of $150,213 - original cost method, FMV of $201,015 - hi/low method)

    $201,015
  7. Chimp HavenKeithville, LA

    Assistance of animal sanctuary by donation of 660 shares of marathon petroleum on 12/9/24 (book value of $41,800 - original cost method, FMV of $101399 - hi/low method)

    $101,399
  8. Center for A Humane EconomyWashington, DC

    Assistance to end animal testing by donation of 970 shares of conoco phillips on 12/9/24 (book value of $54,507 - original cost method, FMV of $100,846 - hi/low method)

    $100,846
  9. PetaWashington, DC

    Assistance with animal rescue and shelter by donation of 4,650 shares of ares capital on 12/13/24 (book value of $85,099 - original cost method, FMV of $100,463 - hi/low method)

    $100,463
  10. Chimp HavenKeithville, LA

    Assistance of animal sanctuary by donation of 575 shares of conoco philips on 12/9/24 (book value of $33,441 - original cost method, FMV of $59,780 - hi/low method)

    $59,780
  11. Project ChimpsMorgantown, GA

    Assistance with animal sanctuary by donation of 2,280 shares of ares capital on 12/9/24 (book value of $42,445 - original cost method, FMV of $50,935 - hi/low method)

    $50,935
  12. Save the ChimpsFort Pierce, FL

    Assistance with animal sanctuary by donation of 2,280 shares of ares capital on 12/9/24 (book value of $42,445 - original cost method, FMV of $50,935 - hi/low method)

    $50,935
  13. Animals Asiacaf AmericaSan Francisco, CA

    Assistance of animal sanctuary by donation of 500 shares of conoco philips on 12/12/24 (book value of $30,657 - original cost method, FMV of $50873 - hi/low method)

    $50,873
  14. Soi Dog FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Assistance to improve lives of dogs and cats in asia by donation of 2,280 shares of ares capital on 12/12/24 (book value of $42,445 - original cost method, FMV of $50,935 - hi/low method)

    $50,525
  15. Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UT

    Assitance with animal sancturay by donation of 485 shares of conoco philips on 12/9/24 (book value of $28,899 - original cost method, FMV of $50,423 - hi/low method)

    $50,423
  16. Junior Achievment of San DiegoSan Diego, CA

    Assistance with financial education by donation of 2,320 shares of ares capital on 12/13/24 (book value of $43,190 - original cost method, FMV of $50124,241 - hi/low method)

    $50,124
  17. San Diego Museum of ArtSan Diego, CA

    Sponsor art alive

    $50,000
  18. Center for Great ApesWauchula, FL

    Assistance of animal sanctuary by donation of 325 shares of marathon petroleum corp on 12/10/24 (book value of $20,970 - original cost method, FMV of $49329 - hi/low method)

    $49,329
  19. Just in Time Foster YouthSan Diego, CA

    Children & family services

    $25,000
  20. Lions Tigers and BearsAlpine, CA

    Animal sanctuary

    $25,000
  21. McGrath Family YMCASpring Valley, CA

    Youth & family programs

    $25,000
  22. Mission Valley YMCASan Diego, CA

    Youth & family programs

    $25,000
  23. National Ability CenterPark City, UT

    Assistance to physically challenged

    $25,000
  24. National Disaster Search Dog FoundationOjai, CA

    Train rescue dogs

    $25,000
  25. Peace HousePark City, UT

    Abused women & children

    $20,000
  26. Farm SanctuaryWatkins Glen, NY

    Animal rescue and sanctuary

    $15,000
  27. San Diego Museum of ArtSan Diego, CA

    Promote appreciation of art

    $15,000
  28. Arm Sanctuary IncMiami Beach, FL

    Animal sanctuary

    $10,000
  29. Boys and Girls Club of East CountySantee, CA

    After school programs

    $10,000
  30. Horses of Tir NA NogSan Diego, CA

    Horse & animal rescue

    $10,000
  31. Mercy for AnimalsLos Angeles, CA

    Prevent cruelty to farm animals

    $10,000
  32. San Diego Musical TheaterSan Diego, CA

    Support community theater

    $10,000
  33. Sharp Hospice CareSan Diego, CA

    End of life support

    $10,000
  34. South Florida Wildlife CenterFt Lauderdale, FL

    Animal rescue & sanctuary

    $10,000
  35. Peace HousePark City, UT

    Abused women & children

    $6,350
  36. Anmial Recovery MissionPort St Lucie, FL

    Eliminating extreme animal cruelty

    $5,000
  37. East County Animal RescueEl Cajon, CA

    Animal rescue and shelter

    $5,000
  38. Girl Scouts of AmericaSan Diego, CA

    Girl empowerment & leadership

    $5,000
  39. Peace HousePark City, UT

    Abused women & children

    $5,000
  40. Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineWashington, DC

    Alternatvie anti-bodies

    $5,000
  41. Feral Cat CoalitionSan Diego, CA

    Spay & neuter for homeless cats

    $2,500
  42. Friends of CatsEl Cajon, CA

    Animal rescue

    $2,500
  43. Greyhound Adoption CenterLa Mesa, CA

    Animal protection and welfare

    $2,500
  44. St Germaine Children's CharityLa Jolla, CA

    Child abuse

    $1,545
  45. Wheel Chair Dancers OrgSan Diego, CA

    Promote benefits of dance

    $1,000
  46. Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FL

    Services for wounded veterans

    $1,000
  47. Meals on Wheels San DiegoSan Diego, CA

    Senior hunger and isolation

    $500
  48. Peace HousePark City, UT

    Abused women & children

    $250

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Health5 grants $1,292,86963% of the total
  2. Animals14 grants $649,49931% of the total
  3. Arts and culture2 grants $65,0003% of the total
  4. Human services5 grants $32,6002% of the total
  5. Sports and recreation1 grant $25,0001% of the total
  6. Crime and legal aid1 grant $1,545<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California26 grants $1,448,832
  2. District of Columbia4 grants $457,413
  3. Colorado1 grant $256,027
  4. Texas1 grant $201,015
  5. Louisiana2 grants $161,179
  6. Florida6 grants $126,264
  7. Utah6 grants $107,023
  8. Georgia1 grant $50,935
  9. New York1 grant $15,000

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Laurie C McGrathPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, SECRETARY Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Edward A MendisCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Hours 0.5Pay $0

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