Mac Five Foundation Inc
Mac Five Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lincoln, Massachusetts. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Mac Five Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mac Five Foundation Inc gave $17.7M across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $4.4M), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,722,660
- +15.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -87.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,430,665
- +854.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,223,798
- Total assets
- $103,179,224
- -21.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mac Five Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16 Weston Road, Lincoln, MA 01773-2002
Phone: (314) 862-1040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mac Five Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was JSM Charitable Trust ($9.0M). Together the top 4 received $17.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 145 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mac Five Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 122% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 177% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6.5M (2020) to $17.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $17.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JSM Charitable Trust St. Louis, MO | General Support | $9,000,000 |
| Washington University St. Louis, MO | General Support | $8,100,000 |
| Glenview - Mercury Family Foundation St. Louis, MO | General Support | $347,595 |
| Starpatch Foundation St. Louis, MO | General Support | $275,065 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $103,179,224 | $34,689,285 | $19,218,608 | $17,722,660 | 4 | $17,797,971 | $27,850,956 | $10,043,788 |
| 2024 | $131,096,064 | $35,408,845 | $16,847,666 | $15,313,000 | 33 | $15,400,696 | $28,576,683 | $11,383,330 |
| 2023 | $112,553,449 | $13,640,081 | $9,463,876 | $8,494,500 | 40 | $8,513,465 | $7,009,478 | $9,025,850 |
| 2022 | $108,371,962 | $5,066,635 | $8,824,399 | $7,980,500 | 40 | $8,026,747 | $1,993,591 | $8,322,418 |
| 2021 | $112,136,511 | $18,539,492 | $8,381,360 | $7,280,500 | 28 | $7,359,671 | $11,873,994 | $9,613,800 |
| 2020 | $102,000,728 | $10,647,681 | $7,277,178 | $6,475,748 | 32 | — | $4,119,757 | $7,245,855 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mac Five Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $10.0M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 4 grants totaling $17,722,660. Grants ranged from $275,065 to $9,000,000, with a median of $4,223,798. All four listed grants were for general support: JSM Charitable Trust received $9,000,000; Washington University received $8,100,000; Glenview - Mercury Family Foundation received $347,595; and Starpatch Foundation received $275,065.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Catherine M Rogers as president/treasurer and Kimberly Rogers as director/clerk. Directors listed are Marcella M Stevens, Gregory T Stevens, Jeffrey M McDonnell, Jennifer C McDonnell, Alicia S McDonnell, Holly M James, Jeanne M Champer, and Mary E Abbott.
Mac Five Foundation Inc is led by Catherine M. Rogers, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; 2 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Catherine M. Rogers
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2025)
Kimberly Rogers
Director & Clerk
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Alicia S. McDonnell
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Antonio Pipoli
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory T. Stevens
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly M. James
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne M. Champer
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey M. McDonnell
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer C. McDonnell
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine H. McDonnell
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcella M. Stevens
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary E. Abbott
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: James S. McDonnell III (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: John F. McDonnell (2020–2021) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to Catherine M Rogers (President/Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mac Five Foundation Inc
How much does Mac Five Foundation Inc give each year?
Mac Five Foundation Inc gave $17.7M across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15.3M across 33 grants.
What is Mac Five Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Mac Five Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $4,223,798, and its average grant was $4,430,665, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mac Five Foundation Inc give grants?
Mac Five Foundation Inc gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (4 grants).
Does Mac Five Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mac Five Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Mac Five Foundation Inc?
Mac Five Foundation Inc reported $103.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Mac Five Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mac Five Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mac Five Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4507175. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Mac Five Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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