McNish Family Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Royal Oak, MI EIN: 30-0184715

McNish Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Royal Oak, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $193K. Net investment income was $39K.

Key facts about McNish Family Foundation

EIN: 30-0184715
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $193,143
Grants made (2024): 6
Average grant: $32,191
Median grant: $24,565
Total assets: $1,306,340
Primary geography: Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who McNish Family Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for McNish Family Foundation's 6 itemized 2024 grants were Michigan (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (3 grants). None of its 6 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (6 grants).

How McNish Family Foundation gives

Giving grew 2314% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 433% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.3M

-1.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$193K

+87.6% YoY

Grant Count

-14.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$32K

+118.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McNish Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $65K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About McNish Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Michigan $193K (100%)

Share of all 6 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Michigan

Cities

DetroitFarmington HillsNoviRoyal OakWarrenDearborn

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,306,340	$1,324,040	$1,256,798
Revenue	$261,174	$185,056	$626,523
Expenses	$287,435	$154,290	$136,175
Qualifying Distributions	$282,993	$150,155	$132,243
Net Investment Income	$38,965	$15,824	$13,812
Distributable Amount	$65,378	$63,117	$54,131

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

26 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Loyola High School ($80,000), Mercy High School ($54,715), Det Catholic Central High School ($39,130).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
LOYOLA HIGH SCHOOL Detroit, MI	SCHOLARSHIP	$80,000
MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Farmington Hills, MI	SCHOLARSHIP	$54,715
DET CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Novi, MI	SCHOLARSHIP	$39,130
DETROIT CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL Detroit, MI	SCHOLARSHIP	$10,000
SHRINE HIGH SCHOOL Royal Oak, MI	SCHOLARSHIP	$7,748
U OF DETROIT JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL Detroit, MI	SCHOLARSHIP	$1,550

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Suzanne McNish Moceri	President	2.5	—
Christine McNish	Vice Preside	2.5	—
Megan Curoe	Secretary	2.5	—
Andrew Curoe	Treasurer	2.5	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is McNish Family Foundation?

McNish Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Royal Oak, MI. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is McNish Family Foundation?

As of 2024, McNish Family Foundation holds $1.3M in total assets with $261K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $193K in 2024.

Where does McNish Family Foundation operate?

McNish Family Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.

What size grants does McNish Family Foundation award?

In 2024, McNish Family Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $193K — an average of about $32K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is McNish Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, McNish Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $65K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.