Paul J Mccann Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, primarily focusing on education, community assistance, and faith-based initiatives. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing the well-being of individuals and communities through funding for Catholic schools, community nonprofits, and services for vulnerable populations, including those in juvenile detention and low-income housing. The foundation actively supports pregnancy education and community assistance programs, indicating a broader focus on human services. While it primarily serves communities in New Mexico and Montana, its funding also extends to organizations in other states, demonstrating a diverse philanthropic approach.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Medium-sized community nonprofit or faith-based education organization with an existing relationship or local credibility in the foundation's primary geography and program areas (Catholic schools, community assistance, housing, juvenile justice, pregnancy support).
Good Fit
- • Established relationship or prior partnership with foundation staff, directors, or known grantees.
- • Organization is a Catholic school, local community assistance provider, affordable housing group, or similar faith-based nonprofit.
- • Located or operating programs in the foundation's primary state (notably New Mexico) or in Montana where recurring grants appear.
Geography
Grants are spread across five states (including NM, MT, IL, CA, AL), indicating a multi-state footprint, though roughly 63% of dollars flow to one primary state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 11 distinct independent recipients—consistent across three years—which is a moderate, repeated portfolio rather than a very small closed circle.
New Applicants
The foundation declares it funds only preselected organizations and the observed history shows the same 11 recipients repeated each year with no new recipients in the latest year, so unsolicited new entrants appear unlikely.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
