Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Florida
The Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Florida is a public charity based in Naples, Florida. Formed in 2019, it describes itself as a supporting organization operated exclusively to further the grantmaking mission of the Collier Community Foundation. Its 2025 filing lists 11 grants totaling $271,795.
Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Florida at a glance
In short: Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Florida gave $272K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $271,795
- +183.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +175.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,709
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $679,224
- -27.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Florida
- Contact
Mailing address: 1110 Pine Ridge Road 200, Naples, FL 34108
Phone: (239) 649-5000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Florida funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore ($120K). Together the top 10 received $266K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 16 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Maryland (75%), Florida (22%), and California (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Florida gives
- 18% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $272K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $272K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Faith Based | $120,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Education | $55,000 |
| Captains for Clean Water Ft Myers, FL | Environment and Animals | $20,000 |
| Naples Children Foundation Inc (NCF) Naples, FL | Public, Societal Benefit | $17,500 |
| Horizon Day Camp Baltimore, MD | Human Services | $10,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank Inc Baltimore, MD | Human Services | $10,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation Palmetto Bay, FL | Environment and Animals | $10,000 |
| Beth Israel Congregation Owing Mills, MD | Faith Based | $9,395 |
| Naples Community Hospital Inc (NCH) Naples, FL | HEALTH | $7,500 |
| Temple Israel of Hollywood Los Angeles, CA | Faith Based | $6,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $679,224 | $24,889 | $329,243 | $271,795 | 11 | $24,889 |
| 2024 | $932,327 | $-423,687 | $135,971 | $96,000 | 4 | $-423,687 |
| 2023 | $994,288 | $1,007,610 | $63,600 | $49,500 | 1 | $7,610 |
| 2022 | $44,058 | $225 | $30,314 | $25,000 | Total only | $225 |
| 2021 | $483,370 | $-109,556 | $10,116 | — | — | $-119,556 |
| 2020 | $604,552 | $604,552 | $1,510 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to further the grantmaking mission of the Collier Community Foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes strengthening Jewish life, education, improving the lives of vulnerable children, protecting the Everglades, hunger relief, health, and serving the Jewish community. These are descriptions of the recipient organizations’ missions, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $271,795. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $120,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest grants included $120,000 to The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore for a faith-based purpose and $55,000 to Johns Hopkins University for education. Other grants included $20,000 to Captains for Clean Water, $17,500 to Naples Children Foundation, $10,000 each to Horizon Day Camp, Maryland Food Bank, and The Everglades Foundation, and $9,395 to Beth Israel Congregation.
The foundation’s filing says it makes payments to organizations supported by the Collier Community Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Eileen Connolly-Keesler as president, Lawrence M. Macks as treasurer, Ellen A. Macks as secretary, and John K. Paul as director.
Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Florida is led by Eileen Connolly-Keesler, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eileen Connolly-Keesler
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John K. Paul
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen A. Macks
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence M. Macks
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert Funderburg (2020–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Florida
How much does Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Florida give each year?
Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Florida gave $272K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $96K across 4 grants.
What is Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Florida's typical grant size?
Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Florida's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $24,709, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Florida give grants?
Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Florida gives mostly in Maryland: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (4 grants) and Naples, FL (3 grants).
Does Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Florida give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Florida's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Faith Based" (4 grants).
Who are Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Florida's largest grantees?
Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Florida's largest 2025 grantees include The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore ($120,000), Johns Hopkins University ($55,000) and Captains for Clean Water ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Florida?
Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Florida reported $679K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $25K.
What does Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Florida fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to further the grantmaking mission of the Collier Community Foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Florida?
Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Florida has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Florida's EIN?
Lawrence and Ellen Macks Family Foundation of Florida's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4483334. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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