Private foundation · EIN 45-6580885 · Detroit, Michigan

McGee 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $60K total, median $15K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$60K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in MI
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Cancer Society IncHagerstown, MDSupport of daily activities$15K
Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders Association IncChicago, ILSupport of daily activities$15K
American Heart Association IncSt Petersburg, FLSupport of daily activities$15K
American National Red CrossWashington, DCSupport of daily activities$15K

By state: Maryland 1 · Illinois 1 · Florida 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

McGee Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Detroit, Michigan, administered in care of Comerica Bank Ttee, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 McGee Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 McGee Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $60K across 4 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does McGee Foundation give?

Maryland (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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