Mackin Foundation Inc
Mackin Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its 2024 filing reports 23 grants totaling $784,500, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Kentucky.
Mackin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mackin Foundation Inc gave $785K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Kentucky. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $784,500
- +26.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +21.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,109
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $10,294,272
- +2.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (11 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mackin Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Application contact: Mackin Foundation
Mailing address: 123 South 7Th Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: (502) 569-2007
Website: https://katymackin.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mackin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The West End School ($120K). Together the top 10 received $655K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 105 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 97% of grant dollars went to Kentucky recipients. It also reports shares of 1% each for California, North Carolina, Minnesota, and Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mackin Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 23 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $51K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $620K (2023) to $967K (2020). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $785K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The West End School Louisville, KY | Education | $120,000 |
| Catholic Charities Foundation Louisville, KY | Education | $100,000 |
| Centre College Danville, KY | Education | $100,000 |
| Catholic Charities Louisville, KY | Support for Needy | $60,000 |
| Big Brother Big Sisters of Kentuckiana Louisville, KY | Disadvantaged Youth Mentoring | $50,000 |
| Harbor House Louisville, KY | Support for Disabled | $50,000 |
| Meredith Dunn School Louisville, KY | Education | $50,000 |
| Waterfront Development Corp Louisville, KY | Conservation | $50,000 |
| Saint Xavier High School Louisville, KY | Education | $45,000 |
| Educational Justice Foundation Louisville, KY | Education | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,294,272 | $1,148,820 | $862,821 | $784,500 | 23 | $784,500 | $1,070,499 | $679,648 |
| 2023 | $10,008,273 | $194,545 | $805,490 | $619,500 | 19 | $619,500 | $28,146 | $603,169 |
| 2022 | $10,619,218 | $-30,609 | $1,022,119 | $826,000 | 23 | $826,000 | $12,926 | $681,058 |
| 2021 | $11,671,946 | $1,426,120 | $788,740 | $686,000 | 22 | $686,000 | $1,323,380 | $753,934 |
| 2020 | $11,034,566 | $6,186,396 | $1,032,771 | $967,300 | 18 | — | $365,992 | $422,953 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mackin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $680K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with a range of purposes. Centre College describes its mission as developing students’ intellectual, personal, and moral potential through liberal arts education. The Backside Learning Center says it provides educational, linguistic, social, and other charitable services to people and families engaged in work involving Thoroughbred race horses, particularly at Churchill Downs. Cabbage Patch Settlement House describes its work as providing academic, recreational, and mentoring opportunities to children, youth, and families through Christ-centered values.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $784,500 through 23 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $120,000, with a median of $25,000. Among the largest awards were $120,000 to The West End School for education; $100,000 each to Catholic Charities Foundation for education and Centre College; and $60,000 to Catholic Charities for support for needy people. Other notable grants included $50,000 each to Big Brother Big Sisters of Kentuckiana for disadvantaged youth mentoring, Harbor House for support for disabled people, Meredith Dunn School for education, and Waterfront Development Corp for conservation.
The 2024 filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It says to contact the foundation for application forms and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jessica Kramer as President; Michael J Mackin, Jeffrey L Mackin, and Jay L Mackin as Vice Presidents; and Lauren Novak as Secretary/Treasurer.
Mackin Foundation Inc is led by Jessica Kramer, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jessica Kramer
President
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay L Mackin
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
$100K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Jeffrey L Mackin
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael J Mackin
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lauren Novak
Secretary & Treasurer
Vice President → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Craig L. Mackin (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Kimberly A. Mackin (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $120K, to Jay L Mackin (President).
Frequently asked questions about Mackin Foundation Inc
How much does Mackin Foundation Inc give each year?
Mackin Foundation Inc gave $785K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $620K across 19 grants.
What is Mackin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Mackin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $34,109, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mackin Foundation Inc that year got $16K on average.
Where does Mackin Foundation Inc give grants?
Mackin Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (16 grants).
Does Mackin Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Mackin Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (13 grants), "Support for Needy" (4 grants) and "Conservation" (3 grants).
Who are Mackin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Mackin Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The West End School ($120,000), Catholic Charities Foundation ($100,000) and Centre College ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mackin Foundation Inc?
Mackin Foundation Inc reported $10.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $785K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $680K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mackin Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with a range of purposes. Centre College describes its mission as developing students’ intellectual, personal, and moral potential through liberal arts education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mackin Foundation Inc?
Mackin Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check katymackin.com for any change to that policy.
What is Mackin Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mackin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2069109. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Mackin 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Mackin Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mackin-foundation-inc-morg_bd15dc1c64dc45f7a8d574e0ead04ec4
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