Mackin Foundation Inc

LOUISVILLE, KY EIN: 35-2069109 Website

Mackin Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in 1999 and based in Louisville, Kentucky. The foundation operates as a company-sponsored foundation with a focus on supporting organizations and communities across multiple states.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$10.3M

+2.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$785K

+26.6% YoY

Grant Count

+21.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$34K

+4.6% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports organizations involved with:

Education
Human services
Economic development
Religion
Civic affairs

The foundation places special emphasis on programs designed to enhance the quality of life within the communities it serves.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$148

Average Grant

$148

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports various cities across multiple states, including:

Kentucky
Indiana
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina

Grant Distribution by State

Kentucky $3.7M (94%)

Indiana $179K (5%)

Georgia $6K (0%)

Alabama $5K (0%)

California $5K (0%)

Connecticut $5K (0%)

Minnesota $5K (0%)

North Carolina $5K (0%)

+3 more states

States

Alabama California Connecticut Georgia Indiana Kentucky Minnesota North Carolina North Dakota Ohio South Carolina

Cities

Bowling GreenBraseltonColumbiaDanvilleEvansvilleFerdinandGrand ForksLexingtonLos AngelesLouisvilleMoorheadMoreheadNew HavenOxfordProspectSalisburyTuscaloosaWoodland

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $10,294,272
Annual Grants: $784,500 (2024)
Total Revenue: $194,545 (2023)
Total Expenses: $805,490 (2023)
Investment Income: $214,136 (2023)
Expense Ratio: 414.0% of total revenue spent on programs

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$10,294,272	$10,008,273	$10,619,218
Revenue	$1,148,820	$194,545	$-30,609
Expenses	$862,821	$805,490	$1,022,119
Qualifying Distributions	$784,500	$619,500	$826,000
Net Investment Income	$1,070,499	$28,146	$12,926
Distributable Amount	$679,648	$603,169	$681,058

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

105 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The West End School ($120,000), Catholic Charities Foundation ($100,000), Centre College ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Big Brother Big Sisters of Kentuckiana Louisville, KY	Disadvantaged Youth Mentoring	$50,000
Cabbage Patch Settlement House Louisville, KY	Disadvantaged Youth Mentoring	$25,000
California State University Los Angeles, CA	Education	$2,500
Catawba College Salisbury, NC	Education	$5,000
Catholic Charities Louisville, KY	Support for Needy	$60,000
Catholic Charities Foundation Louisville, KY	Education	$100,000
Centre College Danville, KY	Education	$100,000
Educational Justice Foundation Louisville, KY	Education	$30,000
Harbor House Louisville, KY	Support for Disabled	$50,000
Louisville Youth Philanthropy Prospect, KY	Education	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Jay L Mackin – President (compensation: $120,000 for 25 hours per week)
Michael J Mackin – Officer (no compensation)
Jeffrey L Mackin – Officer (no compensation)
Jessica Kramer – Officer (no compensation)
Lauren Novak – Officer (no compensation)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Jessica Kramer	President	20	—
Michael J Mackin	Vice President	—	—
Jeffrey L Mackin	Vice President	—	—
Lauren Novak	Sec./Treas.	—	—
Jay L Mackin	Vice President	—	—

Contact Information

Address: 123 S 7th St, Louisville, KY 40202-2703

Phone: 502-569-2007

Tax ID (EIN): 35-2069109

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mackin Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation supports organizations involved with: • Education • Human services • Economic development • Religion • Civic affairs The foundation places special emphasis on programs designed to enhance the quality of life within the communities it serves.

How do I apply for a grant from Mackin Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in 2024: $784,500 • Total grants awarded in 2024: 19 grants • Average grant size: $148 • Typical award range: $1,000–$170,000 • Open to new applicants: Yes • Percentage of new applicants funded: 12% **Recent Grantees (2023):** • Catholic Education Foundation: $100,000 • Meredith-Dunn School: $50,000 • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana: $50,000

Where does Mackin Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation supports various cities across multiple states, including: • Kentucky • Indiana • Alabama • Georgia • North Carolina • South Carolina

What size grants does Mackin Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Mackin Foundation Inc awarded 23 grants totaling $785K — an average of about $34K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Mackin Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Mackin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $680K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.