Marni McKinney Foundation
The Marni McKinney Foundation is a Form 990-PF private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. In its 2025 filing, it reported 24 grants totaling $60,000 to charitable organizations, primarily in Indiana.
Marni McKinney Foundation at a glance
In short: Marni McKinney Foundation gave $60K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Indiana. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $833,785
- -7.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Marni McKinney Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 135 N Pennsylvania St 10Th Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 269-1275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marni McKinney Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Central Indiana ($12K). Together the top 10 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 118 grants of 118 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to organizations in Indiana. California received 5%, Michigan 4%, and Georgia 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Marni McKinney Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 24 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2020) to $60K (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Indiana Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to Endowment Campaign | $12,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Indianapolis, IN | Provide access to high-quality health care confidentially and compassionately | $6,000 |
| Women's Fund of Central Indiana Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to Endowment Campaign | $5,000 |
| ACLU Foundation Indianapolis, IN | To defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the constitution and laws of the united states guarantee everyone in this country. | $4,000 |
| Indianapolis Art Center Indianapolis, IN | Enhance Community Through Art Education, Participation and Observation | $4,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation Oakland, CA | Support Environmental Issues/Legislation | $3,000 |
| The Julian Center Indianapolis, IN | Support Fund Program Assisting Victims of Domestic Violence | $3,000 |
| Indianapolis Museum of Art Indianapolis, IN | Support Creative Interests of Community Through Art | $2,500 |
| Walloon Lake Trust & Conservancy Petoskey, MI | To support the protection of the lands and waters of walloon lake | $2,500 |
| Center for Leadership Development Indianapolis, IN | Support Annual Fund for Youth Development | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $833,785 | $49,705 | $64,810 | $60,000 | 24 | $61,904 | $47,799 | $47,790 |
| 2024 | $902,390 | $52,079 | $63,182 | $60,000 | 24 | $61,591 | $50,488 | $45,265 |
| 2023 | $891,993 | $46,150 | $63,848 | $60,000 | 24 | $61,524 | $46,907 | $41,927 |
| 2022 | $911,191 | $50,242 | $64,208 | $60,000 | 23 | $61,754 | $49,967 | $45,125 |
| 2021 | $897,657 | $51,366 | $61,263 | $57,500 | 23 | $59,089 | $49,776 | $54,450 |
| 2020 | $920,054 | $51,086 | $56,647 | $52,500 | 21 | — | $49,387 | $50,549 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marni McKinney Foundation reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including financial stability, health care, civil liberties, the arts, domestic violence services, environmental protection, youth development, homelessness, and animal welfare. For example, United Way of Central Indiana describes its work as advancing financial stability and upward mobility; the Indianapolis Art Center says it provides accessible and inclusive art experiences; and The Julian Center says it provides shelter, counseling, and advocacy for people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and rape. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $60,000 through 24 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $12,000, with a median grant of $1,750. The largest awards included $12,000 to United Way of Central Indiana for an endowment campaign, $6,000 to Planned Parenthood for confidential, compassionate health care access, and $5,000 to the Women’s Fund of Central Indiana for an endowment campaign. Other notable grants were $4,000 each to the ACLU Foundation and Indianapolis Art Center, and $3,000 each to Sierra Club Foundation and The Julian Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marni McKinney as president and Richard D Waterfield as director.
Marni McKinney Foundation is led by Marni McKinney, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marni McKinney
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard D. Waterfield
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Marni McKinney Foundation
How much does Marni McKinney Foundation give each year?
Marni McKinney Foundation gave $60K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $60K across 24 grants.
What is Marni McKinney Foundation's typical grant size?
Marni McKinney Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,750, and its average grant was $2,500, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Marni McKinney Foundation give grants?
Marni McKinney Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (21 grants).
Does Marni McKinney Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of Marni McKinney Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Marni McKinney Foundation's largest grantees?
Marni McKinney Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of Central Indiana ($12,000), Planned Parenthood ($6,000) and Women's Fund of Central Indiana ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Marni McKinney Foundation?
Marni McKinney Foundation reported $834K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $62K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Marni McKinney Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including financial stability, health care, civil liberties, the arts, domestic violence services, environmental protection, youth development, homelessness, and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marni McKinney Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Marni McKinney Foundation's EIN?
Marni McKinney Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1589290. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Marni McKinney 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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