Mackenzie Foundation
Mackenzie Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports eight grants, all for scholarships at California universities and other higher-education institutions.
Key facts about Mackenzie Foundation
In short: Mackenzie Foundation gave $686K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $86K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 95-6588350
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $686,200
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- Average grant
- $85,775
- Median grant
- $70,500
- Total assets
- $12,333,756
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.3M
+0.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$686K
-0.8% YoY
Grant Count
8
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$86K
-0.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mackenzie Foundation reported a distributable amount of $862K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How Mackenzie Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2025 grants supported scholarships. The University of California Riverside describes its mission as preserving and promoting its relationship with alumni and assisting the university in its pursuit of excellence. Loma Linda University describes itself as a Seventh-day Adventist Christian health sciences institution that educates ethical and proficient Christian health professionals and scholars.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $686,200 through eight grants. Grants ranged from $18,800 to $155,100, with a median of $70,500. Recipients included the University of California Riverside ($155,100), University of California–an individual recipient ($141,000), University of Southern California ($117,500), University of California–an individual recipient ($70,500), and University of California–an individual recipient ($70,500). Each grant was listed for scholarships.
How to Apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $620K (2023) to $800K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $686K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of California Riverside ($155K). Together the top 5 received $404K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($282,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 25 grants of 47 (53%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California Riverside Riverside, CA | Scholarships | $155,100 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $282,000 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Scholarships | $117,500 |
| University of California - Irvine Irvine, CA | Scholarships | $61,100 |
| Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA | Scholarships | $51,700 |
| Stanford University Medical Center DE Redwood City, CA | Scholarships | $18,800 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,333,756 | $1,031,227 | $930,633 | $686,200 |
| 2024 | $12,231,236 | $2,211,651 | $900,001 | $691,600 |
| 2023 | $10,928,346 | $715,660 | $805,462 | $620,000 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,333,756 | $12,231,236 | $10,928,346 |
| Revenue | $1,031,227 | $2,211,651 | $715,660 |
| Expenses | $930,633 | $900,001 | $805,462 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $802,509 | $796,873 | $679,758 |
| Net Investment Income | $930,107 | $2,120,850 | $586,820 |
| Distributable Amount | $862,226 | $777,110 | $706,691 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists BMO Bank N A, Verdi S Boyer, Joseph James Pachorek, and Sandra Irwin as co-trustees.
Mackenzie Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph James Pachorek
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $30K (2025)
Verdi S. Boyer
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $30K (2025)
Sandra Irwin
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$12K (2022) → $30K (2025)
BMO Bank N A
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
$72K (2023) → $91K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Philip D. Irwin (2020–2023) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Bank Of The West (2022) — Co-Trustee
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 $91K, to BMO Bank N a (Co-Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 95672, Chicago, IL 60694-5672
Phone: (312) 461-5154
Website: https://mackenziehealthfoundation.ca
Frequently asked questions about Mackenzie Foundation
How much does Mackenzie Foundation give each year?
Mackenzie Foundation gave $686K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $692K across 8 grants.
What is Mackenzie Foundation's typical grant size?
Mackenzie Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $70,500, and its average grant was $85,775, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mackenzie Foundation give grants?
Mackenzie Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Mackenzie Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Mackenzie Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (8 grants).
Who are Mackenzie Foundation's largest grantees?
Mackenzie Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of California Riverside ($155,100), University of Southern California ($117,500) and University of California - Irvine ($61,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($282,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mackenzie Foundation?
Mackenzie Foundation reported $12.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $803K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $862K (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 does Mackenzie Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2025 grants supported scholarships. The University of California Riverside describes its mission as preserving and promoting its relationship with alumni and assisting the university in its pursuit of excellence. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mackenzie Foundation?
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 Mackenzie Foundation's EIN?
Mackenzie Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6588350. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Mackenzie Foundation 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.
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