Private foundation · EIN 38-3134945 · Grand Blanc, Michigan

The Mackey 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: 21 grants paid, $902K total, median $30K. 95% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$902K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in MI
95%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys & Girls ClubFlint, MIEnrichment of the arts & education$165K
Flint Children's MuseumFlint, MIEnrichment of the arts & education$110K
Carriage Town MinistriesFlint, MIProgram Services$88K
Motherly IntercessionFlint, MIProgram Services$88K
Flint Eastide MissionFlint, MIGeneral Fund$66K
My Brother's KeeperFlint, MIFood/shelter/outreach for homeless$44K
Compassionate Heart MinistryZeeland, MIHelp individuals with disabilities$39K
Food Bank of Eastern MiFlint, MIGeneral Fund$39K
Shelter of FlintFlint, MIProgram Services$35K
Young Life of Genesee CountyFlint, MIProgram Services$33K
Flint Institute of MusicFlint, MIProgram Services$30K
EchoManistee, MIProgram Services$28K
Catholic Relief ServicesFlint, MIGeneral Fund$22K
CocoonBowling Green, OHWoman's shelter$22K
Crossover Downtown Outreach MinistryFlint, MIProgram Services$22K
GoodwillFlint, MIGeneral Fund$22K
Ducks UnlimitedDexter, MIProgram Services$12K
ChristnetTaylor, MIProgram Services$11K
Community FoundationFlint, MIGeneral Fund$11K
Fenton Center of HopeFenton, MIProgram Services$11K
ResilienceHolland, MIReduce and prevent domestic violence$5,500

By state: Michigan 20 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

The Mackey Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grand Blanc, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 The Mackey 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 The Mackey Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $902K across 21 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does The Mackey Foundation give?

Michigan (20 grants), Ohio (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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