McGregor Fund
McGregor Fund is a private foundation organized to relieve the misfortunes and promote the well-being of humankind. Based in Detroit, Michigan, the organization was founded in 1925 by Tracy and Katherine McGregor, who established the fund to ensure their financial resources would continue supporting social, educational, and charitable programs. The fund operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a staff of 7 employees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$224.3M
+7.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.8M
+12.2% YoY
Grant Count
130
+14.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$75K
-1.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McGregor Fund reported a distributable amount of $10.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To relieve the misfortunes and promote the well-being of humankind.
The McGregor Fund's work is grounded in the lived examples of Tracy and Katherine McGregor and focuses on supporting and strengthening a safety net of essential resources and opportunities for vulnerable members of the community, particularly those experiencing sustained and concentrated poverty.
Current Priority Areas:
- Basic Needs & Housing
- Recovery & Restoration
- Skill Building & Employment
- Human Services
- Education
- Health Care
- Arts and Culture
- Public Benefit
Grantmaking
Eligible applicant organizations must:
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The McGregor Fund works within the tri-county region of Metropolitan Detroit, specifically serving Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2023:
- Total Assets: $209.7 million
- Total Revenue: $5.1 million
- Total Expenses: $11.1 million
- Total Liabilities: $7.56 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $224,332,937 | $209,656,665 | $143,236,625 |
| Revenue | $13,341,057 | $5,095,165 | $18,398,454 |
| Expenses | $11,869,628 | $11,130,011 | $11,947,692 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $11,281,009 | $10,021,562 | $10,858,667 |
| Net Investment Income | $16,563,591 | — | $29,286,342 |
| Distributable Amount | $10,478,473 | $10,128,367 | $11,197,124 |
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
200 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from McGregor Fund
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include United Community Housing Coalition ($500,000), Developing Kingdoms in Different Stages ($425,000), First Step ($350,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Profit Enterprise at Work Inc Ann Arbor, MI | General operations | $100,000 |
| Midnight Golf Program Bingham Farms, MI | General operations | $250,000 |
| Developing Kingdoms in Different Stages Detroit, MI | General operations and capital | $425,000 |
| First Step Plymouth, MI | General operations and capital | $350,000 |
| Foundation for Detroit's Future Detroit, MI | DIA settlement | $300,000 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan Pittsburgh, PA | Technical assistance and data resources | $100,000 |
| Urban Neighborhood Initiatives Detroit, MI | General operations | $225,000 |
| InsideOut Literary Arts Project Detroit, MI | General operations | $60,000 |
| Corporation for Supportive Housing New York, NY | Technical assistance, capacity building nad policy work | $135,000 |
| Accounting Aid Society Detroit, MI | General operations | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Trustees:
- Joyce E. Jenereaux, Chair (since 2016)
- Sheilah P. Clay, Vice Chair (since 2017)
- Dr. Felix M. Valbuena, Jr., Treasurer (since 2021)
- Byna Elliott (since 2023)
- Michelle Johnson Tidjani (since 2020)
- Kelly Major Green (since 2023)
- Donna Murray-Brown (since 2022)
- Philip B. Phillips (since 2021)
- Kristi D. Plain (since 2020)
Staff:
- Kate Levin Markel, President
- Marcia P. Gardner, Grants Manager & Executive and Board Administrator
- Ashly B. Jurek, CPA, Director of Finance & Investments
- Taylor Fisher, Senior Accountant
- Heidi A. Alcock, Vice President of Strategy & Grants Portfolio
- Vanessa L. Samuelson, Vice President of Learning & Insight
- Nikia Washington, Director of Engagement & Communications
- Jonathan Pulley, Director of Grant Development
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The McGregor Fund has announced significant grant distributions in recent years, including $7.5 million and $8.8 million in grants. The fund has also focused its work and additional available funds—due to an increased payout rate—on existing grant partners serving people at immediate risk of losing housing, access to basic needs, or personal safety. The organization maintains a pipeline of potential grant partners developed over years since the pandemic and is currently prioritizing the needs of existing grant partners and those already in its pipeline for emergency support.
McGregor Fund Announces $7.5 Million in GrantsFrequently Asked Questions
What does McGregor Fund fund?
**Mission:** To relieve the misfortunes and promote the well-being of humankind. The McGregor Fund's work is grounded in the lived examples of Tracy and Katherine McGregor and focuses on supporting and strengthening a safety net of essential resources and opportunities for vulnerable members of the community, particularly those experiencing sustained and concentrated poverty. **Current Priority Areas:** • Basic Needs & Housing • Recovery & Restoration • Skill Building & Employment • Human Servi…
How do I apply for a grant from McGregor Fund?
**Grant Requirements:** Eligible applicant organizations must: • Be a nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status • Possess audited financial statements • Have demonstrated programmatic and financial track records • Be located or provide services in Wayne, Oakland, or Macomb counties • Not hold an active grant with the Fund **Programs must align with these priorities:** • Basic Needs & Housing • Recovery & Restoration • Skill Building & Employment • Serve adults and/or teens experiencing poverty **The Fund…
Where does McGregor Fund make grants?
The McGregor Fund works within the tri-county region of Metropolitan Detroit, specifically serving Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
What size grants does McGregor Fund award?
In 2024, McGregor Fund awarded 130 grants totaling $9.8M — an average of about $75K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is McGregor Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, McGregor Fund reported a distributable amount of $10.5M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is McGregor Fund's EIN?
McGregor Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-0808800. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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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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