Mckinney Charitable Foundation
The William V and Catherine A McKinney Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Established in October 1990, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on supporting arts, culture, education, and human services initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.1M
-1.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$612K
+11.6% YoY
Grant Count
36
-7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
+20.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Arts and Culture — including theater, music, and cultural programming
- Education — particularly youth education and academic programs
- Human Services — including senior services and community outreach
- Public Affairs
The foundation supports general support and general purpose grants across these sectors.
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts applications and is open to grant proposals.
Grant Range
$2,000–$50,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, with a concentration in Pittsburgh. It also extends support to organizations in other states including Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Utah, and Washington D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending March 2025:
- Total assets: $13,109,232
- Total annual giving: $612,118–$677,426
- Total revenues: $612,947–$1,387,002
- Total expenses: $711,735–$768,685
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,109,232 | $13,268,030 | $12,596,997 |
| Revenue | $612,947 | $1,387,002 | $1,827,754 |
| Expenses | $768,685 | $711,735 | $868,560 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $677,426 | $608,814 | $785,627 |
| Net Investment Income | $520,195 | $1,298,804 | $1,771,616 |
| Distributable Amount | $752,561 | $672,379 | $649,555 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
189 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
PNC Bank NA serves as trustee, with reported compensation of approximately $107,706–$108,000 annually and minimal hours per week allocated to the role.
The foundation operates with limited staffing, based on reported board members and key employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNC BANK NA | TRUSTEE | 1 | $107,706 |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to make grants across its priority areas. Recent grant recipients include performing arts organizations, youth education programs, and cultural institutions in the Pittsburgh region.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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