Mackenzie Foundation
Mackenzie Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois, with tax-exempt status since November 1975. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable entity and maintains a focus on grantmaking across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.2M
+11.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$692K
+11.5% YoY
Grant Count
8
-11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$86K
+25.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary grantmaking focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Health Care
Grantmaking
The foundation provides project support and general operating support to nonprofit organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily directs grants to organizations in California, with additional grantmaking activity in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $12,231,236
- Total Giving: $691,600
- Total Revenue: $2.21M
- Total Expenses: $900,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
Tax Status: Donations to this organization are tax deductible.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,231,236 | $10,928,346 | $11,014,190 |
| Revenue | $2,211,651 | $715,660 | $333,087 |
| Expenses | $900,001 | $805,462 | $1,008,570 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $796,873 | $679,758 | $860,734 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,120,850 | $586,820 | $212,053 |
| Distributable Amount | $777,110 | $706,691 | $726,160 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMO BANK N A | CO-TRUSTEE | 4 | $81,201 |
| VERDI S BOYER | CO-TRUSTEE | 2 | $27,467 |
| JOSEPH JAMES PACHOREK | CO-TRUSTEE | 2 | $27,467 |
| SANDRA IRWIN | CO-TRUSTEE | 2 | $27,467 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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