Private foundation · EIN 20-5604435 · Omaha, Nebraska · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ray C McKinley Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 79 grants paid, $288K total, median $2,500. 5% of grants stayed in Nebraska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
79
$288K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in NE
5%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.5M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 79 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Care USAMerrifield, VAGeneral support$10K
Equal Justice InitiativeMontgomery, ALGeneral support$10K
Feed the ChildrenOklahoma City, OKGeneral support$10K
No Kid HungryTopeka, KSGeneral support$10K
Shriners Hospital for ChildrenTampa, FLGeneral support$10K
American Civil Liberties Union FoundatioWashington, DCGeneral support$7,500
Boys TownBoys Town, NEGeneral support$7,500
GlobalgivingWashington, DCGeneral support$7,500
Doctors Without BordersHagerstown, MDGeneral support$7,000
World Central Kitchen Attn Donor Services TeamWashington, DCGeneral support$7,000
World Food Program USAWashington, DCGeneral support$7,000
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLGeneral support$5,000
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TnNashville, TNGeneral support$5,000
Re-Member IncPine Ridge, SDGeneral support$5,000
Alzheimer's Disease ResearchClarksburg, MDGeneral support$5,000
American Red CrossMrfreesboro, TNGeneral support$5,000
ASPCAWashington, DCGeneral support$5,000
EarthjusticeWashington, DCGeneral support$5,000
FincaWashington, DCGeneral support$5,000
Food Bank for the HeartlandOmaha, NEGeneral support$5,000
Mid-Cumberland Meals-Oon-WheelsNashville, TNGeneral support$5,000
Paralyzed Veterans of AmericaWashington, DCGeneral support$5,000
Save the ChildrenWashington, DCGeneral support$5,000
Second Harvest Food Bank of East CentrMuncie, INGeneral support$5,000
Smile TrainWashington, DCGeneral support$5,000
Southwest Reservation AidMerrifield, VAGeneral support$5,000
The Southern Poverty Law CenterTopeka, KSGeneral support$5,000
United Negro College FundBoston, MAGeneral support$5,000
American Indian College FundDenver, COGeneral support$5,000
Operaton HomefrontTopeka, KSGeneral support$4,000
Planned Parenthood Federaton of AmericaWashington, DCGeneral support$4,000
Gathering Friends for the HomelessSpringfield, MOGeneral support$3,500
The Connecting GroundsSpringfield, MOGeneral support$3,500
Alzheimer's Association Tennessee ChapWashington, DCGeneral support$3,000
Nashville Public TelevisionNashville, TNGeneral support$3,000
National Parks Conservation AssociationBoone, IAGeneral support$3,000
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the UnitedTopeka, KSGeneral support$3,000
Boys & Girls Club of the Northern CheyLame Deer, MTGeneral support$2,500
Drury UniversitySpringfield, MSGeneral support$2,500
Hope for the WarriorSpringfield, VAGeneral support$2,500
Map InternationalWashington, DCGeneral support$2,500
Marine Toys for TotsBoone, IAGeneral support$2,500
NAMIBaltimore, MDGeneral support$2,500
Native American Heritage AssociationFront Royal, VAGeneral support$2,500
Natural Resources Defense CouncilMerrifield, VAGeneral support$2,500
Ocean ConservancyWashington, DCGeneral support$2,500
Semper Fi FundOceanside, CAGeneral support$2,500
The National Children's Cancer SocietyBelleville, ILGeneral support$2,500
Tunnel to TowersPhiladelphia, PAGeneral support$2,500
Native American Veterans AssistanceRapid City, SDGeneral support$2,500
Autism SpeaksBoone, IAGeneral support$2,500
Farm RescueHorace, NDGeneral support$2,500
St Labre Indian SchoolTopeka, KSGeneral support$2,500
Union of Concerned ScientistsWoburn, MAGeneral support$2,500
Wayne State FoundationWayne, NEGeneral support$2,500
Women for Women International Global Support CenterWashington, DCGeneral support$2,500
Compassion & ChoicesEtna, NHGeneral support$2,000
Nashville Rescue MissionNashville, TNGeneral support$2,000
National Park FoundationBaltimore, MDGeneral support$2,000
Rutherford County Area Habitat for HumanMurfreesboro, TNGeneral support$2,000

By state: District of Columbia 20 · Tennessee 11 · Virginia 8 · Kansas 6 · Maryland 5 · Nebraska 4

About this foundation

Ray C McKinley Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Omaha, Nebraska, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Ray C McKinley Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ray C McKinley Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $288K across 79 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Ray C McKinley Family Foundation give?

District of Columbia (20 grants), Tennessee (11 grants), Virginia (8 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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