Mc Companies - Sharing the Good Life
MC Companies - Sharing the Good Life Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) corporate foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Established in April 2014, the foundation operates as the philanthropic arm of MC Companies, a real estate investment, development, construction, and management company specializing in multifamily properties. The foundation channels corporate giving and employee-directed charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations across multiple states.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$157K
+30.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$143K
-1.1% YoY
Grant Count
64
-4.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+3.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Giving back is central to MC Companies' core values, with the foundation believing that community involvement enriches both the lives of employees and the broader community. The foundation supports programs in the following areas:
- Education
- Autism programs and disability services
- Health and medical services
- Community health
- Human services
- Food security and hunger relief
The foundation has supported over 500 charities to date through its grantmaking activities.
Grantmaking
The foundation operates an employee-directed giving program that allows all MC Companies employees to submit two grant requests per year of up to $500 each to charitable organizations and nonprofits of their personal choice.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Arizona
- Texas
- Nevada
- Wisconsin
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (2024):
- Total assets: $157,002
- Total revenues: $301,734
- Total expenses: $268,896
- Total grants, contributions: $298,222
- Investment income and dividends: $3,497
- Number of employees: 1
2023:
- Total assets: $121,000
- Total liabilities: $21,400
- Total revenues: $341,000
- Total expenses: $261,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $157,002 | $120,557 | $41,527 |
| Revenue | $301,734 | $341,289 | $256,855 |
| Expenses | $268,896 | $261,431 | $333,748 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $268,896 | $261,943 | $333,748 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,497 | $1,604 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $6,916 | $5,236 | $4,574 |
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
217 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Lyn Marquis serves as Director of Philanthropy for MC Companies and President of the Sharing the Good Life Foundation. She brings 20 years of nonprofit sector experience in advancement and development roles, including prior positions at Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC), Arizona State University, and Arizona School for the Arts. She is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYN MARQUIS | CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT | 40 | $100,596 |
| GREGORY FLATT | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| LISA TAYLOR | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| FREDDIE THORNTON | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| CONNIE BRITT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN KRAUSS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICARDO SALINAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Move For Hunger Recognition (March 2025):**
MC Companies ranked third nationally in Move For Hunger's annual food drive, contributing 10,399 pounds of food. This achievement is particularly notable given that MC Companies manages 7,600 residential units, placing it ahead of many larger competitors in per-unit giving.
MC Companies Ranks Third Nationally in Move For Hunger Food Drive**Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Recognition (February 2024):**
MC Companies\u2019 Owners Receive Accolades From the Cystic Fibrosis FoundationMC Companies' owners received accolades from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for their philanthropic support.
MC Companies\u2019 Owners Receive Accolades From the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation**Contact Information:**
Phone: 480-291-0248
Email: Sharingthegoodlife@mccompanies.com
Address: 7373 N Scottsdale Rd C-200, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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