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Private foundation · EIN 81-3514407

The Valerye H McCarthy Charitable Foundation

Chicago, IL

The Valerye H McCarthy Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, IL. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $24.5K in grants and contributions paid across 6 grants, with $526K in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to Howard & Evanston Community Center, Misericordia and Regina Dominican High School.

How to request funding

Contact
Maureen J Kelly
Phone
3122368386
Address
77 W Washington St Ste 1405, Chicago, IL, 60602
Form and materials
Request letter describing program to be funded, 501 c 3 status, Financial Statement, List of Directors
Deadlines
Requests accepted during the first three qrts., reviewed during fourth qrt., awarded in December
Restrictions
See attached Mission Statement

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Howard & Evanston Community CenterChicago, ILCharitable$10,000
MisericordiaChicago, ILCharitable$5,000
Regina Dominican High SchoolWilmette, ILCharitable$5,000
Little Sisters of the PoorSt Marys HomeChicago, ILCharitable$1,500
Nph USAChicago, ILCharitable$1,500
Sisters of Charity of the BVMDubuque, IACharitable$1,500

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The Valerye H McCarthy Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: Request letter describing program to be funded, 501 c 3 status, Financial Statement, List of Directors. Deadlines: Requests accepted during the first three qrts., reviewed during fourth qrt., awarded in December. Restrictions: See attached Mission Statement. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.

How much does The Valerye H McCarthy Charitable Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $24,500 in grants and contributions paid (6 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The Valerye H McCarthy Charitable Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Howard & Evanston Community Center (IL), $10K, Misericordia (IL), $5K, Regina Dominican High School (IL), $5K, Little Sisters of the PoorSt Marys Home (IL), $1.5K and Nph USA (IL), $1.5K.