Private foundation · EIN 39-1876841 · Lawrence, Kansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

McIntyre 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: 51 grants paid, $794K total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
51
$794K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in KS
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
United Way of East Central IowaCedar Rapids, IAGeneral purposes$135K
Four OaksCedar Rapids, IAGeneral purposes$74K
University of Iowa FoundationIowa City, IAGeneral purposes$50K
Tanager PlaceCedar Rapids, IAGeneral purposes$33K
Community Health Free ClinicCedar Rapids, IAGeneral purposes$26K
Cedar Valley Habitat for HumanityHiawatha, IAGeneral purposes$21K
WaypointCedar Rapids, IAGeneral purposes$21K
Mathew 25 Ministry HubCedar Rapids, IAGeneral purposes$21K
Willis Dady Emergency ShelterCedar Rapids, IAGeneral purposes$21K
The Kirkwood FoundationCedar Rapids, IAGeneral purposes$20K
Cedar Rapids Public Library FoundationCedar Rapids, IAGeneral purposes$17K
Coe CollegeCedar Rapids, IAGeneral purposes$17K
Cornell CollegeMount Vernon, IAGeneral purposes$17K
Iowa College FoundationDes Moines, IAGeneral purposes$17K
Mount Mercy UniversityCedar Rapids, IAGeneral purposes$17K
Nature Conservancy of IowaDes Moines, IAGeneral purposes$17K
Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids, IAGeneral purposes$17K
BrucemoreCedar Rapids, IAGeneral purposes$13K
National Czech & Slovak MuseumCedar Rapids, IAGeneral purposes$13K
YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro AreaCedar Rapids, IAGeneral purposes$13K
Orchestra IowaCedar Rapids, IAGeneral purposes$13K
Trees ForeverMarion, IAGeneral purposes$13K
Cedar Rapids History CenterCedar Rapids, IAGeneral purposes$13K
Cedar Rapids Opera TheatreCedar Rapids, IAGeneral purposes$10K
Theatre Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids, IAGeneral purposes$10K
Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids, IAGeneral purposes$10K
The Arc of East Central IowaCedar Rapids, IAGeneral purposes$10K
HorizonsCedar Rapids, IAGeneral purposes$10K
Young Parents NetworkCedar Rapids, IAGeneral purposes$10K
Junior Achievement of Eastern IowaCedar Rapids, IAGeneral purposes$10K
Mercy Medical Center FoundationCedar Rapids, IAGeneral purposes$10K
Hoover Presidential FoundationWest Branch, IAGeneral purposes$10K
Goodwill of the HeartlandCedar Rapids, IAGeneral purposes$8,500
African American Historical MuseumCedar Rapids, IAGeneral purposes$6,500
Families Helping Families of IowaCedar Rapids, IAGeneral purposes$6,500
Marion Heritage CenterMarion, IAGeneral purposes$6,500
Camp CourageousMonticello, IAGeneral purposes$6,500
Girl Scouts of Eastern IowaCedar Rapids, IAGeneral purposes$6,500
Southeast Linn Community CenterLisbon, IAGeneral purposes$6,500
Iowa Public RadioDes Moines, IAGeneral purposes$5,000
Friends of Iowa Public TelevisionJohnston, IAGeneral purposes$5,000
Friends of the Linn County ConservaToddville, IAGeneral purposes$5,000
Iowa Natural Heritage FoundationDes Moines, IAGeneral purposes$3,500
Miracles in MotionSwisher, IAGeneral purposes$3,500
Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha, IAGeneral purposes$3,500
Red Cedar Chamber MusicMarion, IAGeneral purposes$3,500
RareIowa City, IAGeneral purposes$3,500
Marion Public Library FoundationMarion, IAGeneral purposes$3,500
American Red CrossBoone, IAGeneral purposes$3,500
Mount Vernon Area Arts CouncilMount Vernon, IAGeneral purposes$1,500
Four Oaks - Community EngagementCedar Rapids, IAGeneral purposes$690

About this foundation

McIntyre Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lawrence, Kansas, administered in care of John Rife, 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 McIntyre 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 McIntyre Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $794K across 51 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does McIntyre Foundation give?

Iowa (51 grants), per its latest filing.

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