Private foundation · EIN 46-4185325 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The McKenzie 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: 7 grants paid, $115K total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$115K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Township High School District No 211 FoundationPalatine, ILEmploy an instructional coach for the BuilderEDU Educational Program$40K
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary InternationalChicago, ILRotary Peace Program$35K
Uncharted Learning NfpBarrington, ILMcKenzie Foundation Grit Grant Awards$13K
Barrington Area Community FoundationBarrington, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Judson University a Baptist InstitutionElgin, ILRoad to independent living, spiritual formation and employment Program (RISE)$7,500
Fellowship Housing CorporationHoffman Estates, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Schaumburg Am Rotary Club FoundationSchaumburg, ILProject Tool Kit$5,000

About this foundation

The McKenzie Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, 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 The McKenzie 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 McKenzie Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $115K across 7 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The McKenzie Foundation give?

Illinois (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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