The Rita M. McGinley Foundation concentrates its giving on Catholic education and faith-based higher education in Pennsylvania, with large gifts to secondary and postsecondary institutions and occasional support for local human services. Grants are predominantly multi-figure awards for institutional support (scholarships, ministry centers, general financial support), suggesting a preference for sustaining Catholic schools and universities and for local charitable relief efforts in the Pittsburgh region.
A single $1,000,000 grant to Central Catholic High School stands out in the Rita M Mcginley Foundation C/o John R Mcginleypresident’s recent record and signals the scale of its commitment to Catholic education in Pittsburgh. The foundation’s giving is centered on Catholic high schools, Catholic universities, and faith-based institutions, with support that often takes the form of general financial support, ministry centers, education, and scholarships or institutional aid. Pittsburgh institutions appear repeatedly, including Carlow University and Duquesne University, which each received six-figure support in the 2024 cycle and additional awards in other years. The pattern extends beyond higher education into local faith and community organizations, showing a portfolio built around sustaining Catholic educational pipelines and affiliated ministries. Recent grants also include assistance for food distribution, youth educational development, and local charitable institutions, which broadens the foundation’s reach within the Pittsburgh area while keeping the emphasis on Catholic and faith-based service. The grant history suggests a funder that favors direct institutional support over highly fragmented giving, with several recipients appearing in multiple years and multiple categories tied to education and ministry.
Catholic education is the clearest thread in the foundation’s giving. Central Catholic High School received $1,000,000 for support in 2025, reflecting a major commitment to secondary Catholic schooling. At the postsecondary level, Saint Bonaventure University received $200,000 for financial support, and St Vincent College received $50,000 for education in 2023 and another $50,000 in 2024. The foundation also backs university ministry infrastructure: Carlow University received $200,000 for a university ministry center in 2024, after a $100,000 grant for the same purpose in 2023. Beyond schools, the foundation supports community-facing services tied to basic needs and enrichment. Jubilee Association received $250,000 for food distribution in 2025, while Phipps Conservatory received $40,000 for conservatory support in 2023. Youth development appears as well through Ozanam Basketball Program, which received $20,000 in each of 2023, 2024, and 2025 for youth educational development programs.
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$12M
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Most grants fall between $10K and $25K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$25K
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Concentrated, large-dollar grants to a small set of repeat institutional grantees (several multi-hundred-thousand to seven-figure gifts), with emphasis on sustaining core Catholic education institutions rather than many small awards.
Notable grantees: Central Catholic High School, Duquesne University, Carlow University, Jubilee Association, Saint Bonaventure University
Typical awards are in the multi-figure range, with a p25 of $10,000, a median of $15,000, and a p75 of $25,000. The recent record shows repeated support for the same organizations across multiple years, including Carlow University, Duquesne University, Jubilee Association, Pittsburgh Promise, Ozanam Basketball Program, Braddock Carnegie Library Association, Chuck Noll Foundation, Holy Family Foundation, and Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation. That repeat pattern points to ongoing institutional relationships rather than one-time-only gifts. The foundation is not a funder of individuals and does not make program-related investments. The available grants also suggest a preference for operating, financial, and program support rather than open application-style grantmaking.
Giving is overwhelmingly local and concentrated in Pennsylvania, which accounts for 93% of grants. Pittsburgh is the main recipient city, with grants also landing in Duquesne, Braddock, and Latrobe. Outside Pennsylvania, only one recipient appears in the recent list: Saint Bonaventure University in Saint Bonaventure, New York. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 62 grants to U.S. organizations.
Its recent grants center on Catholic education and faith-based higher education, especially Catholic high schools, universities, and ministry centers. The list also includes local food distribution, youth educational development, and a few community institutions tied to Pittsburgh-area charitable life.
Yes. Several organizations appear in multiple years, including Carlow University, Duquesne University, Jubilee Association, Pittsburgh Promise, Ozanam Basketball Program, Braddock Carnegie Library Association, Chuck Noll Foundation, Holy Family Foundation, and Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation.
The foundation’s grant-size distribution is centered on modest institutional awards: p25 is $10,000, median grant size is $15,000, and p75 is $25,000. Recent grants also include larger one-off awards, such as $200,000 and $1,000,000.
It gives most often in Pennsylvania, with 93% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Recent recipients are concentrated in Pittsburgh, with additional grants to Duquesne, Braddock, and Latrobe.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAINT VINCENT COLLEGE | LATROBE, PA | $850,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| CENRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | PITTSBURGH, PA | $500,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL | PITTSBURGH, PA | $350,000 | 2026 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| CARLOW UNIVERSITY | PITTSBURGH, PA | $200,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES | PITTSBURGH, PA | $45,000 | 2026 | DONATION |
| ACBA FOUNDATION ATTORNEYS AGAINST HUNGER | PITTSBURGH, PA | $25,000 | 2026 | HUNGER AWARENESS & SUPPORT |
| CHUCK NOLL FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $25,000 | 2026 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS | PITTSBURGH, PA | $25,000 | 2026 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| PITTSBURGH PROMISE | PITTSBURGH, PA | $25,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| HOLY FAMILY FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $20,000 | 2026 | PATHWAYS OF PROMISE |
| OZANAM BASKETBALL PROGRAM | PITTSBURGH, PA | $20,000 | 2026 | YOUTH EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS |
| BRADDOCK CARNEGIE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION | BRADDOCK, PA | $20,000 | 2026 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $15,000 | 2026 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| THEA BOWMAN FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $15,000 | 2026 | MINISTRIES |
| NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY | THIBODAUX, LA | $10,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| SAINT ANTHONYS | WEXFORD, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| CHUCK COOPER FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| DRY BONES MINISTRIES | VALANT, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| STRICKLAND GLOBAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE | PITTSBURGH, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| IRELAND SOCIETY FOR EDUCATION AND CHARITY | PITTSBURGH, PA | $6,500 | 2026 | FINANCIAL SPONSOR |
| CHILDRENS HOME AND LEMIEUX FAMILY CENTER | PITTSBURGH, PA | $5,000 | 2026 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| SAINT BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY FROM THE HEART | SAINT BONAVENTURE, NY | $2,500 | 2026 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| PENN HILLS YOUTH ASSOCIATION | VERONA, PA | $2,500 | 2026 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| CENRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | PITTSBURGH, PA | $1,000,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT |
| JUBILEE ASSOCIATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $250,000 | 2025 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $60,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| PITTSBURGH PROMISE | PITTSBURGH, PA | $25,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| CHUCK NOLL FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $25,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| OZANAM BASKETBALL PROGRAM | PITTSBURGH, PA | $20,000 | 2025 | YOUTH EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS |
| HOLY FAMILY FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $20,000 | 2025 | PATHWAYS OF PROMISE |
| BRADDOCK CARNEGIE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION | BRADDOCK, PA | $20,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| THEA BOWMAN FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $15,000 | 2025 | MINISTRIES |
| SAINT BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY FROM THE HEART | SAINT BONAVENTURE, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| PHIPPS CONSERVATORY | PITTSBURGH, PA | $15,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| IRISH AMERICAN JUDICIAL INSTITUTE | RICHMOND, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT |
| SAINT ANTHONYS | WEXFORD, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT |
| DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY MUSIC SCHOOL | PITTSBURGH, PA | $7,500 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| ACBA FOUNDATION ATTORNEYS AGAINST HUNGER | PITTSBURGH, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | HUNGER AWARENESS & SUPPORT |
| PITTSBURGH MERCY | PITTSBURGH, PA | $4,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| HILLMAN CANCER CENTER | PITTSBURGH, PA | $2,500 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| IRELAND INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $1,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SPONSOR |
| AMS ARCHDIOCESE FOR THE MILITARY SERVICES USA | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| SAINT BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY | SAINT BONAVENTURE, NY | $200,000 | 2024 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY | PITTSBURGH, PA | $200,000 | 2024 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| CARLOW UNIVERSITY | PITTSBURGH, PA | $200,000 | 2024 | UNIVERSITY MINISTRY CENTER |
| GREATER PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK | DUQUESNE, PA | $50,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT |
| ST VINCENT COLLEGE | LATROBE, PA | $50,000 | 2024 | EDUCATION |
| PITTSBURGH PROMISE | PITTSBURGH, PA | $25,000 | 2024 | EDUCATION |
| JUBILEE ASSOCIATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $25,000 | 2024 | FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
| BRADDOCK CARNEGIE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION | BRADDOCK, PA | $20,000 | 2024 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
CENRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
$500,000SUPPORT
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL
$350,000FINANCIAL SUPPORT
ACBA FOUNDATION ATTORNEYS AGAINST HUNGER
HUNGER AWARENESS & SUPPORT
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
$25,000FINANCIAL SUPPORT
OZANAM BASKETBALL PROGRAM
$20,000YOUTH EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
THEA BOWMAN FOUNDATION
$15,000MINISTRIES
SAINT ANTHONYS
$10,000SUPPORT
CHUCK COOPER FOUNDATION
$10,000SUPPORT
DRY BONES MINISTRIES
$10,000SUPPORT
STRICKLAND GLOBAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
$10,000FINANCIAL SUPPORT
IRELAND SOCIETY FOR EDUCATION AND CHARITY
$6,500FINANCIAL SPONSOR
CHILDRENS HOME AND LEMIEUX FAMILY CENTER
$5,000FINANCIAL SUPPORT
SAINT BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY FROM THE HEART
$2,500FINANCIAL SUPPORT
PENN HILLS YOUTH ASSOCIATION
$2,500FINANCIAL SUPPORT
CENRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
$1,000,000SUPPORT
OZANAM BASKETBALL PROGRAM
$20,000YOUTH EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
THEA BOWMAN FOUNDATION
$15,000MINISTRIES
SAINT BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY FROM THE HEART
$15,000FINANCIAL SUPPORT
PHIPPS CONSERVATORY
$15,000FINANCIAL SUPPORT
IRISH AMERICAN JUDICIAL INSTITUTE
$10,000SUPPORT
SAINT ANTHONYS
$10,000SUPPORT
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY MUSIC SCHOOL
$7,500FINANCIAL SUPPORT
ACBA FOUNDATION ATTORNEYS AGAINST HUNGER
$5,000HUNGER AWARENESS & SUPPORT
PITTSBURGH MERCY
$4,000FINANCIAL SUPPORT
HILLMAN CANCER CENTER
$2,500FINANCIAL SUPPORT
IRELAND INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH
$1,000FINANCIAL SPONSOR
AMS ARCHDIOCESE FOR THE MILITARY SERVICES USA
$1,000FINANCIAL SUPPORT
SAINT BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY
$200,000FINANCIAL SUPPORT
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY
$200,000FINANCIAL SUPPORT
ST VINCENT COLLEGE
$50,000EDUCATION