Private foundation · EIN 95-6588350 · Chicago, Illinois

Mackenzie 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: 8 grants paid, $686K total, median $71K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$686K
Median grant
$71K
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of California Riverside Edna Yohannesmba School of MedicineRiverside, CAScholarships$155K
University of California - San Diego Kathleen Hallisy Financial AidLA Jolla, CAScholarships$141K
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine Karineh PetrossLos Angeles, CAScholarships$118K
University of California - Los Angeles MS Elizabeth Jimenez Financial AidLos Angeles, CAScholarships$71K
University of California - San Francisco Dennis Wai-Kit ChanSan Francisco, CAScholarships$71K
University of California - Irvine Yma-Richel Nabong Financial Aid ServIrvine, CAScholarships$61K
Loma Linda University Yami Bazan Phd Office of the DeanLoma Linda, CAScholarships$52K
Stanford University Medical Center de MS Lynn B Yoke Assoc DirectorRedwood City, CAScholarships$19K

About this foundation

Mackenzie Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, tax-exempt since 1975. 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 Mackenzie 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 Mackenzie Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $686K across 8 grants, a median of $71K.

Where does Mackenzie Foundation give?

California (8 grants), per its latest filing.

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