McKenna Philip M Fdn
McKenna Philip M Fdn is a private foundation based in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. It gave $815,500 in grants to 32 recipients in filing year 2025. Its listed grants include support for public-policy, research, education, and civic organizations.
McKenna Philip M Fdn at a glance
In short: McKenna Philip M Fdn gave $816K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), top state Pennsylvania. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $815,500
- +8.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,484
- +1.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $17,497,391
- +3.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (3 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (34% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to McKenna Philip M Fdn
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Contact T William Boxx; the application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are provided upon initial contact.
- Review Cycle
- Provided upon initial contact.
- Deadline
- Provided upon initial contact.
- Contact
Application contact: T William Boxx
Mailing address: PO Box 186, Latrobe, PA 15650
Phone: (724) 537-6900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McKenna Philip M Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Claremont Institute ($100K). Together the top 10 received $505K.
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 156 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Pennsylvania recipients received 34% of grant dollars, recipients in Washington, DC received 23%, and California recipients received 22%. Delaware received 7% and Virginia 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is McKenna Philip M Fdn open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 32 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% 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 (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 $677K (2020) to $922K (2021). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $816K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Claremont Institute Claremont, CA | Claremont Review of Books & | $100,000 |
| Commonwealth Foundation for Public Harrisburg, PA | General Operations | $85,000 |
| Pacific Research Institute for Public Po San Francisco, CA | Healthcare Policy | $80,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute Wilmington, DE | General Operations | $60,000 |
| Ethics and Public Policy Center Washington, DC | The Constitution, Courts | $40,000 |
| Allegheny Institute for Public Policy Pittsburgh, PA | General Operations | $30,000 |
| American Enterpries Institute for Public Washington, DC | Social, Cultural & | $30,000 |
| Realclear Foundation Northbrook, IL | Pennsylvania Media Program | $30,000 |
| Hudson Institute Washington, DC | Political Studies Program | $25,000 |
| Tax Foundation Washington, DC | General Operations | $25,000 |
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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 | $17,497,391 | $1,656,250 | $1,147,111 | $815,500 | 32 | $1,035,354 | $1,570,886 | $1,045,584 |
| 2024 | $16,984,961 | $2,164,036 | $1,096,309 | $753,500 | 30 | $966,678 | $2,080,963 | $980,930 |
| 2023 | $15,917,983 | $2,756,049 | $1,082,153 | $753,500 | 30 | $963,670 | $2,683,144 | $865,876 |
| 2022 | $14,243,203 | $911,166 | $1,044,020 | $756,000 | 28 | $957,545 | $834,545 | $920,755 |
| 2021 | $14,777,642 | $2,413,550 | $1,237,927 | $921,665 | 36 | $1,117,221 | $2,322,283 | $1,043,109 |
| 2020 | $13,582,830 | $459,502 | $942,654 | $677,227 | 32 | — | $386,051 | $905,030 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McKenna Philip M Fdn reported a distributable amount of $1.0M 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
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including public policy, higher education, tax policy, and research. For example, the Intercollegiate Studies Institute says it inspires college students to advance principles it describes as making America good, free, and prosperous. The Ethics and Public Policy Center says it applies the Judeo-Christian moral tradition to public-policy issues, while the Tax Foundation says it works to advance simple, sensible tax policy through research and analysis.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $815,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $17,500. Total grantmaking was $753,500 across 30 grants in each of filing years 2024 and 2023.
The largest listed 2025 grants included $100,000 to the Claremont Institute for the Claremont Review of Books; $85,000 to the Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy for general operations; $80,000 to the Pacific Research Institute for Public Policy for healthcare policy; and $60,000 to the Intercollegiate Studies Institute for general operations. Other grants included $40,000 to the Ethics and Public Policy Center, $30,000 to the Allegheny Institute for Public Policy, and $25,000 each to Hudson Institute and the Tax Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mr T William Boxx as chairman, Charles R Kesler Ph D as vice chairman, Peter Boxx and Mr Jonathan C Hall as board members, Mrs Zan McKenna Rich as secretary, and BNY Mellon N A as trustee.
McKenna Philip M Fdn is led by T. William Boxx, Chairman since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
T. William Boxx
Chairman
Chairman & Treasurer → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$103K (2020) → $116K (2025)
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
Trustee → Corporate Trustee, 2021
Corporate Trustee → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$56K (2020) → $73K (2025)
CHARLES R KESLER Ph D
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jonathan C. Hall
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Zan McKenna Rich
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter Boxx
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Norbert J. Pail (2020) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $116K, to Mr T William Boxx (Chairman). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about McKenna Philip M Fdn
How much does McKenna Philip M Fdn give each year?
McKenna Philip M Fdn gave $816K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $754K across 30 grants.
What is McKenna Philip M Fdn's typical grant size?
McKenna Philip M Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $17,500, and its average grant was $25,484, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from McKenna Philip M Fdn that year got $11K on average.
Where does McKenna Philip M Fdn give grants?
McKenna Philip M Fdn's top state is Pennsylvania, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (23%) and California (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (8 grants), Harrisburg, PA (4 grants), Latrobe, PA (4 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does McKenna Philip M Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of McKenna Philip M Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are McKenna Philip M Fdn's largest grantees?
McKenna Philip M Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include Claremont Institute ($100,000), Commonwealth Foundation for Public ($85,000) and Pacific Research Institute for Public Po ($80,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is McKenna Philip M Fdn?
McKenna Philip M Fdn reported $17.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (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 McKenna Philip M Fdn fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including public policy, higher education, tax policy, and research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McKenna Philip M Fdn?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is McKenna Philip M Fdn's EIN?
McKenna Philip M Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6082635. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 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 May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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