David McKinlay Trust
David McKinlay Trust is a private foundation, based in Lynwood, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $160K. Net investment income was $25K.
David McKinlay Trust at a glance
In short: David McKinlay Trust gave $160K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $160,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,667
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,366,859
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who David McKinlay Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vison House ($30K). Together the top 6 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How David McKinlay Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $136K (2022) to $197K (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vison House Renton, WA | Youth Assistance | $30,000 |
| Hope Central Seattle, WA | Youth Assistance | $30,000 |
| Sambica Bellevue, WA | Youth Assistance | $25,000 |
| Route 21 Seattle, WA | Youth Assistance | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Children Seattle, WA | Youth Assistance | $25,000 |
| STR Youth Ministries Seattle, WA | Youth Assistance | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,366,859 | $130,904 | $202,524 | $160,000 | 6 | $160,000 | $24,503 | $167,175 |
| 2023 | $2,438,202 | $152,672 | $198,326 | $160,000 | 7 | $160,000 | $24,608 | $149,216 |
| 2022 | $2,483,856 | $103,626 | $174,624 | $135,900 | 5 | $135,900 | $21,866 | $164 |
| 2021 | $2,554,854 | $213,845 | $196,698 | $155,000 | 7 | $155,010 | $50,897 | $166,679 |
| 2020 | $2,537,911 | $280,037 | $233,481 | $197,000 | 10 | — | $67,213 | $142,327 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David McKinlay Trust reported a distributable amount of $167K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
David McKinlay Trust is led by David Harrison, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Harrison
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
C. William Rehm
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margaret Symons
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David T. Sweeney
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Frederic L. Roebke
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Henry Iske
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about David McKinlay Trust
How much does David McKinlay Trust give each year?
David McKinlay Trust gave $160K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $160K across 7 grants.
What is David McKinlay Trust's typical grant size?
David McKinlay Trust's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $26,667, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David McKinlay Trust give grants?
David McKinlay Trust gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (4 grants).
Does David McKinlay Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on David McKinlay Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Youth Assistance" (6 grants).
Who are David McKinlay Trust's largest grantees?
David McKinlay Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Vison House ($30,000), Hope Central ($30,000) and Sambica ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is David McKinlay Trust?
David McKinlay Trust reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $160K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $167K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is David McKinlay Trust's EIN?
David McKinlay Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0586921. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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