Private foundation · EIN 91-2001720 · Mercer Island, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Macrae 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: 15 grants paid, $139K total, median $6,000. 73% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$139K
Median grant
$6,000
Stays in WA
73%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mercer Island Schools FoundationMercer Island, WAFall & spring support campaigns$20K
Three Ring RanchKailuakona, HISupport exotic animal sanctuary$20K
George Pocock Rowing FoundationSeattle, WASupport rowing fundraising event$18K
Seattle Art MuseumSeattle, WASupport art museum$17K
Mercer Island Youth&family ServicesMercer Island, WASupport mercer island community$15K
Canine Companions for IndependenceSanta Rosa, CASupport service dog training$10K
Pitch Your PeersMercer Island, WASupport equity in education programs$10K
Duke UniversityDurham, NCSupport trinity college annual fund$6,000
Camp Fire Inland NorthwestSpokane, WASupport the camp and programs$5,000
Friends of FircrestShoreline, WAMacrae therapy garden maintenance$5,000
Mercer Island High School PtsaMercer Island, WASupport college and career readiness$5,000
Mercer Island Girls BasketballMercer Island, WASupport youth sports$3,000
Mercer Island Rowing ClubMercer Island, WASupport youth rowing club$2,000
Young LifeColorado Springs, COPrograms to reach kids for christ$2,000
Macaw Rescue & SanctuaryCarnation, WASupport rescue and care of parrots$1,000

By state: Washington 11 · Hawaii 1 · California 1 · North Carolina 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Macrae Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mercer Island, Washington, administered in care of Jacqueline Macrae Pres, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Macrae 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 Macrae Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $139K across 15 grants, a median of $6,000.

Where does Macrae Foundation give?

Washington (11 grants), Hawaii (1 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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