McKinney Family Foundation Inc
The McKinney Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana, focused on building an environmentally sustainable future for Hoosiers. It supports clean energy, environmental resilience, inclusive democracy, and the capacity and leadership of the environmental nonprofit sector.
McKinney Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: McKinney Family Foundation Inc gave $3.1M across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $95K), top state Indiana. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,140,640
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $95,171
- -13.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $3,231,171
- -19.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (8 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to McKinney Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The Legacy Prize has a separate application opportunity for rural Indiana partnerships.
- Review Cycle
- Legacy Prize applications are due July 31, 2026.
- Deadline
- Legacy Prize applications are due July 31, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 135 N Pennsylvania Street 1000, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 418-7662
Website: https://mckinneyfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McKinney Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Energy Foundation ($600K). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 151 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says its grantmaking is focused within Indiana. Its 2024 grants were distributed across multiple states: Indiana received 41% of grant dollars, Illinois 22%, Michigan 14%, the District of Columbia 14%, and Georgia 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is McKinney Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 33 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $99K; repeat grants $94K. How we count
Medians: $88K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.5M (2020) to $3.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Foundation Chicago, IL | To accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy by supporting policy solutions that create robust, competitive markets and the benefits they bring | $600,000 |
| Iu Environmental Resilience Institute Bloomington, IN | To connect hoosier communities to funding for climate, energy, and resilience projects. | $250,000 |
| Michigan Saves Lansing, MI | To promate accessible, equitable, and just investments in energy efficiency and clean energy to support healthy and thriving communities | $250,000 |
| Indiana Democracy Collaborative Indianapolis, IN | To invest in the long-term political and civic infrastructure needed to lift up all hoosiers. | $240,000 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | To create, preserve, teach, and apply knowledge in the service of humanity | $230,000 |
| Stand up Indiana Indianapolis, IN | To uplift the values and voices of the movement for change across Indiana by elevating the issues that matter most to our democracy. | $225,000 |
| Sierra Club Indianapolis, IN | Explore, Enjoy, and Protect the Planet | $202,000 |
| Advanced Energy Economy Institute Washington, DC | To transform public policy to enable rapid growth of advanced energy companies | $200,000 |
| Conservative Energy Network Lansing, MI | Advocate for and educate policymakers and the public about the strong economic, conservation, and national security benefits of clean, renewable energy and energy efficiency | $200,000 |
| Iu School of Philanthropy Indianapolis, IN | To train and empower students and practitioners to innovate and leadand to create positive and lasting change in the world. | $130,000 |
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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 | $3,231,171 | $2,911,268 | $3,631,907 | $3,140,640 | 33 | $3,608,411 | $1,076,667 | $262,722 |
| 2023 | $4,006,124 | $1,369,966 | $3,692,126 | $3,308,800 | 30 | $3,666,838 | $855,413 | $341,700 |
| 2022 | $6,328,284 | $2,876,603 | $3,445,165 | $3,004,300 | 27 | $3,330,415 | $100,154 | $404,895 |
| 2021 | $6,943,585 | $4,879,308 | $2,826,796 | $2,545,235 | 28 | $2,749,040 | $3,031,946 | $379,354 |
| 2020 | $4,844,334 | $2,130,456 | $2,648,605 | $2,469,190 | 33 | — | $1,567,067 | $322,166 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McKinney Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $263K for 2024 — 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 mission is to build an environmentally sustainable future for every Hoosier. It says it advocates for clean air, safe water, and environmentally resilient communities, and seeks to help Indiana communities become healthier, more prosperous, and more sustainable.
Its stated focus areas are expanding a sustainable clean energy economy through renewable energy jobs and policy change; advancing inclusive democracy to address the connections between environmental impacts, economic conditions, and health outcomes; and strengthening the environmental nonprofit sector through capacity building and leadership development. The foundation also describes work on resilient environmental solutions, including community sustainability efforts and civic engagement.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of its grantmaking. Michigan Saves describes its mission as promoting accessible, equitable, and just investments in energy efficiency and clean energy. Faith in Place says it empowers people of diverse faiths and spiritualities to advance environmental and racial justice. Solar United Neighbors describes its work as building and promoting locally based renewable energy projects and policies. Stand Up Indiana describes its work as uplifting Hoosier voices and supporting grassroots activity and reasonable policy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $3,140,640. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $600,000, with a median grant of $50,000. Its largest 2024 grants included $600,000 to Energy Foundation; $250,000 each to IU Environmental Resilience Institute and Michigan Saves; $240,000 to Indiana Democracy Collaborative; and $230,000 to Emory University. Other large awards included $225,000 to Stand Up Indiana, $202,000 to Sierra Club, and $200,000 each to Advanced Energy Economy Institute and Conservative Energy Network.
The foundation’s website describes its grantmaking as trust-based and says funds may be unrestricted. It also lists a $250,000 Robert H. McKinney Legacy Prize for partnerships working to strengthen rural Indiana communities; the prize may involve areas such as agriculture, health, local industry, or civic involvement, with no single focus area required. Applications for the 2026 prize are due July 31, 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert H. McKinney as chairman and director; Marni McKinney as president, treasurer, and director; Kevin K. McKinney as vice-president and director; Lisa C. McKinney as secretary and director; Kent McKinney and Robert C. McKinney as directors; Ralph Nowak as assistant secretary; and Stephanie Goodrid Lawson as executive director.
McKinney Family Foundation Inc is led by Stephanie Goodrid Lawson, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephanie Goodrid Lawson
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$89K (2020) → $232K (2024)
Marni McKinney
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert C. McKinney
Chairman, Director & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kent McKinney
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kevin K. McKinney
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lisa C. McKinney
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ralph Nowak
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 $232K, to Stephanie Goodrid Lawson (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about McKinney Family Foundation Inc
How much does McKinney Family Foundation Inc give each year?
McKinney Family Foundation Inc gave $3.1M across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.3M across 30 grants.
What is McKinney Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
McKinney Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $95,171, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from McKinney Family Foundation Inc that year got $99K on average.
Where does McKinney Family Foundation Inc give grants?
McKinney Family Foundation Inc's top state is Indiana, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (22%) and Michigan (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (16 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Bloomington, IN (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does McKinney Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on McKinney Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are McKinney Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
McKinney Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Energy Foundation ($600,000), Iu Environmental Resilience Institute ($250,000) and Michigan Saves ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is McKinney Family Foundation Inc?
McKinney Family Foundation Inc reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $263K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does McKinney Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to build an environmentally sustainable future for every Hoosier. It says it advocates for clean air, safe water, and environmentally resilient communities, and seeks to help Indiana communities become healthier, more prosperous, and more sustainable. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McKinney Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is McKinney Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
McKinney Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1585667. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does McKinney Family Foundation Inc 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.
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