McKinley Family Foundation
McKinley Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 6 grants totaling $88K. Net investment income was $29K.
McKinley Family Foundation at a glance
In short: McKinley Family Foundation gave $88K across 6 grants in 2021 (avg $15K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $87,500
- Grants made (2021)
- 6
- Average grant
- $14,583
- Median grant
- $15,500
- Primary geography
- California (77% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who McKinley Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Leland Stanford Junior University ($25K). Together the top 6 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How McKinley Family Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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
In 2021 it made 6 grants totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leland Stanford Junior University Stanford, CA | To Support Charitable Endeavors | $25,000 |
| Presidents & Fellows of Harvard College Cambridge, MA | To Support Charitable Endeavors | $20,000 |
| San Francisco Day School San Francisco, CA | To Support Charitable Endeavors | $18,500 |
| San Francisco Film Society San Francisco, CA | To Support Charitable Endeavors | $12,500 |
| Sonoma Volunteer Firefighter's Association West Sonoma, CA | To Support Charitable Endeavors | $9,000 |
| SF University High School Decorator Showcase San Francisco, CA | To Support Charitable Endeavors | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $37,286 | $95,520 | $87,500 | 6 | $87,500 | $29,266 | $1,691 |
| 2020 | $85,198 | $3,945 | $3,990 | — | — | — | — | $4,330 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McKinley Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
McKinley Family Foundation's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Janet B. McKinley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sara M. McKinley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas G. McKinley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 McKinley Family Foundation
How much does McKinley Family Foundation give each year?
McKinley Family Foundation gave $88K across 6 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is McKinley Family Foundation's typical grant size?
McKinley Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $15,500, and its average grant was $14,583, across 6 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does McKinley Family Foundation give grants?
McKinley Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (3 grants).
Does McKinley Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on McKinley Family Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Charitable Endeavors" (6 grants).
Who are McKinley Family Foundation's largest grantees?
McKinley Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Leland Stanford Junior University ($25,000), Presidents & Fellows of Harvard College ($20,000) and San Francisco Day School ($18,500), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How much is McKinley Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, McKinley Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is McKinley Family Foundation's EIN?
McKinley Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3381422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
Live grants for the work McKinley Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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