The Mackesy Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Bronxville, New York. Established in 2016, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple regions of the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.9M
-18.7% YoY
Grant Count
18
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$159K
-18.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus in its public filings. However, its grantmaking activities span Education, Philanthropy and Voluntarism, and Human Services, with funding distributed across multiple states including New York, Virginia, California, Connecticut, Florida, Kentucky, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C.
Grantmaking
The foundation reports being open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Average Grant
amount: $1,000–$2,670,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. cities and states, including Beverly Hills, Bronx, Brooklyn, Charlottesville, and numerous locations in California, Connecticut, Florida, Kentucky, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue:
- Total assets (2023): $24,205,361
- Total assets (2024): $22,652,493
- Annual revenue (2023): $4,519,122
- Annual expenses (2023): $3,868,708
- Expense ratio: 85.6%
- Total liabilities (2023): $0
The foundation maintains a strong financial position with no outstanding liabilities.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include William & Mary Foundation ($1,343,000), Graham Windham ($633,000), Us Squash ($250,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| BLACK PLAYERS FOR CHANGE CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| BREAKTHROUGH T1D NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| DESTINATION COLLEGE BRONXVILLE, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| DISCOVERY LAND COMPANY FOUNDATION BEVERLY HILLS, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| GRAHAM WINDHAM BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $633,000 |
| GRASSROOT SOCCER HANOVER, NH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $21,250 |
| GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL INC ROCKVILLE, MD | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| IMPACT THROUGH GOLF FOUNDATION LA QUINTA, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $90,000 |
| LAKE WARAMAUG TASK FORCE WARREN, CT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by co-trustees D. Scott Mackesy and Jennifer T. Mackesy, both of whom work one hour per week without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| D SCOTT MACKESY | CO -TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER T MACKESY | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Mackesy Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus in its public filings. However, its grantmaking activities span Education, Philanthropy and Voluntarism, and Human Services, with funding distributed across multiple states including New York, Virginia, California, Connecticut, Florida, Kentucky, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C.
How do I apply for a grant from Mackesy Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in 2024: $3,517,321 • Total giving in 2023: $2,860,750 • Average grant amount: $1,000–$2,670,000 • Median grant amount: $844 • Number of grants awarded in 2024: 18 • Total grants awarded in previous year: 3,934 The foundation reports being open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Where does Mackesy Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. cities and states, including Beverly Hills, Bronx, Brooklyn, Charlottesville, and numerous locations in California, Connecticut, Florida, Kentucky, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington D.C.
What size grants does Mackesy Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Mackesy Family Foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $2.9M — an average of about $159K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Mackesy Family Foundation's EIN?
Mackesy Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2587937. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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