McKinley Educational Initiative
McKinley Educational Initiative is a private foundation, based in Tempe, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $26.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $991K. Net investment income was $1.7M.
McKinley Educational Initiative at a glance
In short: McKinley Educational Initiative gave $991K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $142K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $990,550
- +86.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $141,507
- +167.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $26,034,106
- +12.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who McKinley Educational Initiative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Purdue Research Foundation ($745K). Together the top 7 received $991K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 38 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How McKinley Educational Initiative gives
- Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $530K (2023) to $1.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $991K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue Research Foundation West Lafayette, IN | Medical Research | $745,000 |
| Metroed Foundation San Jose, CA | General Support | $75,000 |
| John Jay Center for Learning Portland, IN | General Operating Support | $70,000 |
| The Portland Foundation Portland, IN | General support for Jay county school system tutoring and behavioral health | $50,000 |
| Leadership Kauai Lihue, HI | General Support | $25,000 |
| Aspire Arizona Foundation Payson, AZ | General Operating Support | $15,550 |
| Koko - Five Mountains Hawaii Inc Kamuela, HI | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,034,106 | $2,043,053 | $1,622,330 | $990,550 | 7 | $1,299,519 | $1,748,174 | $1,214,695 |
| 2023 | $23,113,211 | $1,111,654 | $1,128,619 | $530,000 | 10 | $836,970 | $864,726 | $1,049,557 |
| 2022 | $19,581,527 | $1,073,989 | $1,726,420 | $1,205,000 | 7 | $1,412,770 | $761,847 | $1,141,921 |
| 2021 | $27,220,590 | $2,786,478 | $1,901,214 | $1,295,000 | 8 | $1,534,039 | $2,419,303 | $1,235,600 |
| 2020 | $24,321,651 | $1,341,612 | $1,508,384 | $1,047,000 | 6 | — | $1,074,248 | $1,103,770 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McKinley Educational Initiative reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
McKinley Educational Initiative is led by Tamara Rix, President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tamara Rix
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$108K (2020) → $144K (2024)
Christopher Rix
Director
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$960 (2024)
Mark Rix
Secretary
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$48K (2023) → $48K (2024)
Tim McKinley
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $60K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Deborah McKinley (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $144K, to Tamara Rix (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about McKinley Educational Initiative
How much does McKinley Educational Initiative give each year?
McKinley Educational Initiative gave $991K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $530K across 10 grants.
What is McKinley Educational Initiative's typical grant size?
McKinley Educational Initiative's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $141,507, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does McKinley Educational Initiative give grants?
McKinley Educational Initiative gives mostly in Indiana: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, IN (2 grants).
Does McKinley Educational Initiative give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of McKinley Educational Initiative's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are McKinley Educational Initiative's largest grantees?
McKinley Educational Initiative's largest 2024 grantees include Purdue Research Foundation ($745,000), Metroed Foundation ($75,000) and John Jay Center for Learning ($70,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is McKinley Educational Initiative?
McKinley Educational Initiative reported $26.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is McKinley Educational Initiative's EIN?
McKinley Educational Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3688020. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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