Mcintosh Foundation Inc

KENILWORTH, IL EIN: 36-3358483

McIntosh Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Kenilworth, Illinois, established in 1986. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a volunteer board of directors and no paid staff. It functions as a grantmaking foundation supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.3M

-24.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.2M

+12.4% YoY

Grant Count

20

+11.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$60K

+1.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mcintosh Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.2M 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's primary funding interests include:

  • Arts and Culture — performing arts, dance, and ballet
  • Education — higher education initiatives
  • Religion — Christianity and Catholicism
  • Human Services
  • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
  • Health Care

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports projects in multiple U.S. locations, including:

  • Cities: Boston, Bronx, Chicago, Dorchester, Evanston, Fairfield, Houston, New Orleans, New York, Santa Monica, and Urbana
  • States: California, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New York, and Texas

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Cities

BostonBronxChicagoDorchesterDorchester CtrEvanstonFairfieldHoustonNew OrleansNew YorkParkvilleSanta MonicaUrbana

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending April 2024:

  • Total Assets: $3,253,108
  • Total Revenues: $143,318
  • Total Expenses: $1,223,987
  • Investment Income: $143,318

The foundation's revenue is primarily derived from investment income and dividends rather than contributions.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$517K$1M$2M$2M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$3,253,108$4,333,777$5,373,332
Revenue$143,318$73,676$81,293
Expenses$1,223,987$1,091,481$1,051,813
Qualifying Distributions$1,205,100$1,074,270$1,034,135
Net Investment Income$126,177$93,193$135,017
Distributable Amount$1,203,407$1,066,516$1,115,296

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$301K$603K$904K$1M20 grants202018 grants202117 grants202218 grants202320 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

CHICAGO JESUIT ACADEMY$300KCOMMUNITY OF ST SABINA P…$225KARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO$100KMISSIONARIES OF CHARITY$100KCARDINAL'S BIG SHOULDERS…$75KST BENEDICT THE AFRICAN …$50KST MOSES THE BLACK PARISH$50KUNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS C…$50KCATHOLIC EXTENSION SOCIETY$40KEVANSTON YWCA$40K

Grant Size Distribution

93 grants across all recorded years

62<$50K11$50–100K17$100–250K3$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Chicago Jesuit Academy ($300,000), Community of St Sabina Parish Chicago ($225,000), Archdiocese of Chicago ($100,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE NEW YORK, NYEXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION$20,000
ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO CHICAGO, ILEXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION$100,000
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SANTA MONICA SANTA MONICA, CAEXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION$15,000
BOYSGIRLS CLUB OF DORCHESTER DORCHESTER, MAEXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION$10,000
CARDINAL'S BIG SHOULDERS FUND CHICAGO, ILEXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION$75,000
CATHOLIC EXTENSION SOCIETY CHICAGO, ILEXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION$40,000
CHICAGO JESUIT ACADEMY CHICAGO, ILEXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION$300,000
COMMUNITY OF ST SABINA PARISH CHICAGO CHICAGO, ILEXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION$225,000
EPIPHANY SCHOOL BOSTON, MAEXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION$15,000
EVANSTON YWCA EVANSTON, ILEXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION$40,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is led by a volunteer board of directors:

  • William A. McIntosh — President/Treasurer
  • Kathleen M. Clarke — Vice President/Secretary
  • Julia A. Smith — Director
  • Michael McIntosh — Director
  • David McIntosh — Director
  • Anne Atzeff — Director

All board members serve without compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
WILLIAM A MCINTOSHPRES/TREAS1
JULIA A SMITHDIRECTOR1
KATHLEEN M CLARKEVP/SEC1
MICHAEL MCINTOSHDIRECTOR1
DAVID MCINTOSHDIRECTOR1
ANNE ATZEFFDIRECTOR1

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mcintosh Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's primary funding interests include: • **Arts and Culture** — performing arts, dance, and ballet • **Education** — higher education initiatives • **Religion** — Christianity and Catholicism • **Human Services** • **Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking** • **Health Care**

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

**Grant Amounts:** The foundation typically awards grants ranging from $5,000 to $300,000. **Recent Grant Activity:** In the most recent fiscal year (ending April 2024), the foundation made 20 grants totaling $1,205,000. Notable recent grants include: • Chicago Jesuit Academy — $300,000 • Missionaries of Charity — $100,000 • St Moses the Black Parish — $50,000 **Annual Giving:** Total giving in fiscal year 2024 was $1,205,000.

Where does Mcintosh Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation supports projects in multiple U.S. locations, including: • **Cities:** Boston, Bronx, Chicago, Dorchester, Evanston, Fairfield, Houston, New Orleans, New York, Santa Monica, and Urbana • **States:** California, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New York, and Texas

What size grants does Mcintosh Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Mcintosh Foundation Inc awarded 20 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $60K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Mcintosh Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.2M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Mcintosh Foundation Inc's EIN?

Mcintosh Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3358483. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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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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