McKee Family Foundation
The McKee Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations including educational foundations and schools, a zoo, a food and social-services provider, and organizations supporting employment training.
McKee Family Foundation at a glance
In short: McKee Family Foundation gave $349K across 43 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state Illinois. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $348,877
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 43
- -6.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,113
- +5.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,834,811
- -3.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (3 of 43, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (44% 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 McKee Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1731 N Marcey Street 511, Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (773) 848-5225
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McKee Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Evans Scholars Foundation ($34K). Together the top 10 received $209K.
Grant Size Distribution
247 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 247 grants of 247 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Illinois recipients received 44% of grant dollars, followed by Colorado (15%), North Carolina (10%), Iowa (6%), and Michigan (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is McKee Family Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 43 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $262K (2021) to $367K (2023). In 2025 it made 43 grants totaling $349K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evans Scholars Foundation Glenview, IL | Charitable Contribution | $34,000 |
| U-46 Educational Foundation Elgin, IL | Charitable Contribution | $30,300 |
| Opportunities Industrialization Center Rocky Mount, NC | Charitable Contribution | $24,600 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago, IL | Charitable Contribution | $23,927 |
| University of Michigan Flint Flint, MI | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Golden High School Golden, CO | Charitable Contribution | $19,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Pasadena, CA | Charitable Contribution | $17,000 |
| Central College Pella, IA | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Nourishing Hope Chicago, IL | Charitable Contribution | $13,150 |
| Golden History Museum & Park Golden, CO | Charitable Contribution | $12,000 |
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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 | $2,834,811 | $300,366 | $396,596 | $348,877 | 43 | $349,095 | $268,859 | $405,535 |
| 2024 | $2,937,443 | $323,591 | $440,029 | $354,912 | 46 | $372,946 | $266,432 | $366,911 |
| 2023 | $3,067,173 | $311,825 | $412,277 | $367,387 | 51 | $367,402 | $270,320 | $354,927 |
| 2022 | $3,167,625 | $323,651 | $374,395 | $306,018 | 55 | $306,033 | $255,289 | $367,402 |
| 2021 | $3,222,488 | $297,903 | $336,490 | $262,200 | 52 | $275,824 | $237,236 | $319,880 |
| 2020 | $3,267,036 | $534,420 | $385,960 | $347,662 | 67 | — | $509,866 | $275,579 |
| 2019 | $3,107,876 | $332,973 | $405,031 | $347,440 | 70 | — | $291,170 | $347,637 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McKee Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $406K 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 grants include support for organizations whose own stated missions span education, employment training, and community services. For example, Evans Scholars Foundation says it provides scholarships and educational opportunities for caddies; Opportunities Industrialization Center Inc. says it provides employment training, business, and health services; and Nourishing Hope says it provides food, mental health support, and social services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 43 grants totaling $348,877. Grants ranged from $400 to $34,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest included $34,000 to Evans Scholars Foundation, $30,300 to U-46 Educational Foundation, $24,600 to Opportunities Industrialization Center, and $23,927 to Lincoln Park Zoo. Other notable 2025 grants included $20,000 to University of Michigan Flint, $19,000 to Golden High School, and $17,000 to Leukemia and Lymphoma.
In 2024, Evans Scholars Foundation received $37,000, Opportunities Industrialization Center Inc. received $25,000, Central College received $15,000, and Nourishing Hope received $13,150. These amounts are reported for 2024 and are separate from the 2025 grants above.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Lael H Stanzcak, Secretary; John Barry, President; Timothy Barry, Treasurer; and Jessica D Heydt, Barbara M Bays, Gregory McKee, Meredith B McKee, and Teaguen Stanzcak, Directors.
McKee Family Foundation is led by John Barry, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Barry
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Barbara M. Bays
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Gregory A. McKee
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jessica D. Heydt
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Meredith B. McKee
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Teaguen Stanzcak
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Lael H. Stanzcak
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Timothy Barry
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jean M. Barry (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Janet M. Griesinger (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: William A. McKee (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 McKee Family Foundation
How much does McKee Family Foundation give each year?
McKee Family Foundation gave $349K across 43 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $355K across 46 grants.
What is McKee Family Foundation's typical grant size?
McKee Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,113, across 43 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from McKee Family Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does McKee Family Foundation give grants?
McKee Family Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (15%) and North Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (8 grants), Golden, CO (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Elgin, IL (2 grants).
Who are McKee Family Foundation's largest grantees?
McKee Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Evans Scholars Foundation ($34,000), U-46 Educational Foundation ($30,300) and Opportunities Industrialization Center ($24,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is McKee Family Foundation?
McKee Family Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $349K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $406K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does McKee Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations whose own stated missions span education, employment training, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McKee Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is McKee Family Foundation's EIN?
McKee Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4329457. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does McKee Family 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). McKee Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mckee-family-foundation-morg_7e401f2e8df34dfdab85781f5772ff27
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