The Alice & Patrick Mcginty Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting educational initiatives and community services. Its mission focuses on providing operating support to educational institutions and community foundations, particularly those serving K-12 education. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Northeast Ohio, reflecting a commitment to local educational and community development. Notable recipients include the Catholic Community Foundation and Julie Billiart School, indicating a strong emphasis on enhancing educational opportunities and community welfare.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A K–12 school or education-focused nonprofit located in Northeast Ohio seeking operating support and able to demonstrate local impact and credibility.
Good Fit
- • Located in Northeast Ohio or serving that region
- • Primary mission tied to K–12 education (public or private)
- • Requesting operating support rather than a small program pilot
- • Established organization with the capacity to manage six-figure awards
- • Has local relationships or visible ties to the foundation’s community
Geography
Observed giving is concentrated in Ohio: both 2022 grants were to organizations in Ohio and the foundation states Northeast Ohio restrictions, so the geographic footprint is local.
Recipient Variety
Available records show only two distinct recipients in the observed history (both in 2022) and no grants in 2023, indicating a small and concentrated recipient set for the period observed.
New Applicants
The foundation publishes an application-by-request process, a named contact, and a September 30 deadline, which creates a visible entry route; however, the limited giving history and small number of recipients make actual accessibility to unfamiliar applicants uncertain.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
