Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc
Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in several states, including Alabama and Texas, supporting work such as education, arts, community issues, youth development, and conservation.
Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc gave $184K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Alabama. 62% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $184,050
- -34.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,764
- -6.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,294,671
- -3.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (13 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing names Mark McKinley as the contact and lists no required form or materials. It states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Mark Mckinley
Mailing address: 1020 E Levee Suite 180, Dallas, TX 75207
Phone: (214) 922-9033
Email: vsmith@mk-resources.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Unity Alliance Foundation USA ($50K). Together the top 10 received $171K.
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 131 grants of 133 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing allocates grant dollars across recipient states as follows: Alabama, 53%; Texas, 36%; Idaho, 5%; Wyoming, 5%; and Washington, DC, 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 21 grantees (62%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 29% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2023) to $280K (2024). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $184K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unity Alliance Foundation USA Northport, AL | Support for community issues | $50,000 |
| Why Not Win Institute Inc Hoover, AL | Towards personalized mentoring and coaching | $25,000 |
| Dallas Contemporary Dallas, TX | General operating support for public art museum | $22,500 |
| Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL | General operating support | $20,500 |
| Highland Park Presbyterian Church Dallas, TX | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Peregrine Fund Inc Boise, ID | Towards conserving and protecting the ecosystem to benefit the raptor population | $10,000 |
| The Compass School of Texas Dallas, TX | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Boys Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming Casper, WY | Local youth development programs in Johnson County, Wyoming | $5,000 |
| Providence Christian School of Texa Dallas, TX | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Alabama Marines Foundation Tuscaloosa, AL | Towards 2025 Tuscaloosa Gauntlet | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,294,671 | $129,997 | $223,625 | $184,050 | 21 | $189,247 | $116,255 | $185,986 |
| 2024 | $2,388,299 | $364,409 | $314,306 | $280,000 | 30 | $284,825 | $351,156 | $175,942 |
| 2023 | $2,338,196 | $48,262 | $138,433 | $119,750 | 22 | $124,147 | $88,491 | $169,408 |
| 2022 | $2,428,367 | $-8,686 | $207,529 | $186,500 | 27 | $192,306 | $55,427 | $175,322 |
| 2021 | $2,644,582 | $52,501 | $188,130 | $164,500 | 33 | $170,687 | $45,916 | $192,456 |
| 2020 | $2,780,211 | $-51,974 | $196,516 | $176,666 | 27 | — | $50,885 | $170,242 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $186K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for educational institutions, arts organizations, community initiatives, youth programs, and conservation.
Grantee-reported missions illustrate some of this work. Stillman College describes itself as a liberal arts institution committed to academic excellence and high-quality educational opportunity. Dallas Contemporary says it presents challenging ideas from regional, national, and international artists and engages the public through exhibitions and educational programs. The Peregrine Fund describes its mission as conserving birds of prey worldwide.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $184,050. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $50,000, with a median of $2,500.
The largest reported grants included $50,000 to Unity Alliance Foundation USA for support for community issues; $25,000 to Why Not Win Institute Inc for personalized mentoring and coaching; $22,500 to Dallas Contemporary for general operating support; and $20,500 to Stillman College for general operating support. Other notable grants included $20,000 to Highland Park Presbyterian Church, $10,000 to The Peregrine Fund, and $10,000 to The Compass School of Texas.
Why Not Win Institute says it develops individual excellence and delivers leadership lectures, books, workbooks, and lesson plans to schools and training programs. The Compass School of Texas describes its mission as providing students with a strong academic foundation and fostering analytical thinking and a joy of learning.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark C McKinley as president and director; Karla K McKinley as senior vice president and director; John K McKinley Jr as director; John K McKinley III as vice president; Mark C McKinley II as treasurer; and Madison M Isner as secretary.
Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc is led by Mark C McKinley, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark C McKinley
President & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John K McKinley Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karla K McKinley
Sr.vp & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John K McKinley III
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madison M Isner
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark C McKinley II
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc
How much does Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc give each year?
Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc gave $184K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $280K across 30 grants.
What is Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $8,764, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc give grants?
Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc gives mostly in Alabama: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (36%) and Idaho (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (8 grants) and Tuscaloosa, AL (2 grants).
Does Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 43% of Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Unity Alliance Foundation USA ($50,000), Why Not Win Institute Inc ($25,000) and Dallas Contemporary ($22,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc?
Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $189K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $186K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for educational institutions, arts organizations, community initiatives, youth programs, and conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc?
The filing names Mark McKinley as the contact and lists no required form or materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc's EIN?
Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2457886. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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