Macchia Family Foundation
Macchia Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2025 filing lists grants to organizations in Michigan, Florida, and Arizona, including organizations working in education, youth mentoring, survivor services, disability support, and community services.
Macchia Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Macchia Family Foundation gave $140K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $139,750
- -0.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +3400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,993
- -97.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $899,695
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Macchia Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact John A. Macchia. The filing asks applicants to provide information about the requesting organization and the amount requested. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: John A Macchia
Mailing address: 4353 Caldera Circle, Naples, FL 34119
Phone: (517) 206-6078
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Macchia Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Spring Arbor University ($10K). Together the top 10 received $61K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 39 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 30% to recipients in Florida, and 2% to recipients in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
How Macchia Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 95% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2019) to $140K (2024). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI | Evening at the Arbor Sponsor | $10,000 |
| Aware Inc Jackson, MI | General Funding | $8,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Jackson, MI | Bowling Event Sponsor | $6,750 |
| Wheelchairs 4 Kids Tarpon Springs, FL | General Funding | $6,000 |
| Florida Golf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | Resnick-Wynn Family Conference | $5,000 |
| Foundation Building Church Chelsea, MI | Youth Builders Program | $5,000 |
| David Lawrence Center Naples, FL | General Funding | $5,000 |
| Isaiah's Hub Jackson, MI | After School Program | $5,000 |
| Freedom Waters Foundation Naples, FL | General Funding | $5,000 |
| Shop Rat Foundation Jackson, MI | AMTC | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $899,695 | $151,707 | $154,530 | $139,750 | 35 | $139,750 | $13,650 | $127,779 |
| 2024 | $999,170 | $528,862 | $152,875 | $140,250 | 1 | $140,250 | $13,744 | $122,031 |
| 2023 | $734,833 | $607,648 | $106,976 | $98,550 | 1 | $197,100 | $8,608 | $79,693 |
| 2022 | $608,260 | $179,800 | $79,699 | $71,707 | 1 | $143,414 | $7,804 | $69,339 |
| 2021 | $531,071 | $331,740 | $89,028 | $81,850 | 1 | $81,850 | $4,067 | $76,010 |
| 2020 | $405,821 | $284,469 | $68,306 | $63,250 | 1 | — | $3,651 | $57,073 |
| 2019 | $335,127 | $230,779 | $34,139 | $29,750 | 1 | — | $4,273 | $35,101 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Macchia Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $128K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
A mission statement for the foundation is not provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Spring Arbor University describes its mission as combining liberal arts study with commitment to Jesus Christ and engagement with the contemporary world. Aware Inc. says it works to eliminate domestic and sexual violence and empower survivors. Big Brothers Big Sisters describes its work as supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships for youth.
Other 2025 grantees also serve people with particular needs: Wheelchairs 4 Kids says it provides assistive equipment and modifications to children with physical disabilities; Freedom Waters Foundation describes boating and marine education opportunities for people with disabilities, veterans, and youth at risk; and St. Matthew’s House says it supports people experiencing hunger, homelessness, or addiction.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $139,750. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $4,000. The largest listed grants included $10,000 to Spring Arbor University for an “Evening at the Arbor” sponsorship, $8,000 to Aware Inc. for general funding, and $6,750 to Big Brothers Big Sisters for a bowling event sponsorship. Other listed grants included $6,000 to Wheelchairs 4 Kids for general funding and $5,000 each to Florida Gulf Coast University, Foundation Building Church, David Lawrence Center, Isaiah’s Hub, Freedom Waters Foundation, Shop Rat Foundation, St. Matthew’s House, and Catholic Charities of Jackson.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John A. Macchia and Norma K. Macchia as trustees.
Macchia Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John A. Macchia
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Norma K. Macchia
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Macchia Family Foundation
How much does Macchia Family Foundation give each year?
Macchia Family Foundation gave $140K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $140K across 1 grant.
What is Macchia Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Macchia Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $3,993, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Macchia Family Foundation give grants?
Macchia Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MI (18 grants), Naples, FL (5 grants) and Fort Myers, FL (3 grants).
Does Macchia Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of Macchia Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Macchia Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Macchia Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Spring Arbor University ($10,000), Aware Inc ($8,000) and Big Brothers Big Sisters ($6,750), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Macchia Family Foundation?
Macchia Family Foundation reported $900K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $140K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $128K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Macchia Family Foundation fund?
A mission statement for the foundation is not provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Spring Arbor University describes its mission as combining liberal arts study with commitment to Jesus Christ and engagement with the contemporary world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Macchia Family Foundation?
Contact John A. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Macchia Family Foundation's EIN?
Macchia Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0730656. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 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 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). Macchia Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/macchia-family-foundation-morg_50b2f921f9cb4e49a633a1e71eb75b8c
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