Private foundation · EIN 33-0772048 · La Mesa, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Clinton and Lucille McKinnon Christian 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: 3 grants paid, $411K total, median $181K. 33% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$411K
Median grant
$181K
Stays in CA
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.8M

Grants paid in 2025

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Scripps Health FoundationLA Jolla, CASupport for the organization's charitable activities.$181K
Ut MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TXSupport the research and treatment of cancer for the children's cancer hospital.$181K
Fabra Elementary PTOBoerne, TXSupport of organization's exempt activities for students, parents, and staff.$50K

By state: Texas 2 · California 1

About this foundation

Clinton and Lucille McKinnon Christian Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in La Mesa, California, administered in care of Lucille V McKinnon, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Clinton and Lucille McKinnon Christian 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 Clinton and Lucille McKinnon Christian Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $411K across 3 grants, a median of $181K.

Where does Clinton and Lucille McKinnon Christian Foundation give?

Texas (2 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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