Stephen J McKee Foundation
The Stephen J McKee Foundation is a private foundation based in Troy, New York. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, primarily in New York.
Stephen J McKee Foundation at a glance
In short: Stephen J McKee Foundation gave $94K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $93,985
- -37.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -3.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,615
- -34.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $276,865
- -7.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (6 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (97% 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 Stephen J McKee Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 129 2Nd St, Troy, NY 12180
Phone: (917) 533-4641
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stephen J McKee Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Team Hero ($38K). Together the top 10 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 128 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The reported shares for recipients in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Pennsylvania were 1% each; Kansas was listed at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Stephen J McKee Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 26 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $1K repeat.
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 $94K (2024) to $304K (2020). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $94K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Team Hero Troy, NY | Charity | $37,500 |
| Unity House Troy, NY | Charity | $16,000 |
| The Justice Center of Rensselaer County Troy, NY | Charity | $15,000 |
| Oakwood Cemetery Troy, NY | Charity | $3,500 |
| Taum Troy, NY | Charity | $3,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Albany, NY | Charity | $2,500 |
| Vanderheyden Hall Wynantskill, NY | Charity | $2,500 |
| University at Albany Albany, NY | Charity | $2,000 |
| Troy Music Hall Troy, NY | Charity | $1,550 |
| St Anthony of Padua Troy, NY | Charity | $1,150 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $276,865 | $106,231 | $100,301 | $93,985 | 26 | $93,985 | $106,231 |
| 2023 | $298,880 | $86,815 | $158,129 | $149,250 | 27 | $149,250 | $86,207 |
| 2022 | $343,999 | $214,802 | $153,636 | $150,735 | 27 | $150,735 | $214,802 |
| 2021 | $448,346 | $107,197 | $211,877 | $197,610 | 22 | $197,610 | $107,197 |
| 2020 | $638,885 | $61,863 | $310,407 | $304,310 | 26 | — | $15,573 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose stated missions span community services, youth and family support, education, health, arts, food access, and public-space care. For example, Vanderheyden Hall describes its work as empowering youth, individuals, and families to build brighter futures; the University at Albany’s Graduate Student Association says it provides resources and advocacy for graduate students and workers; and the Arts Center of the Capital Region says it advances contemporary arts through education, presentation, and related services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $93,985. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $37,500, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grants were $37,500 to TEAM HERO, $16,000 to Unity House, and $15,000 to the Justice Center of Rensselaer County. Other notable grants included $3,500 to Oakwood Cemetery, $3,000 to TAUM, and $2,500 each to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Vanderheyden Hall. The listed grant purposes were “CHARITY.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Noreen McKee, Kathleen McKee Hansen, and Anthony D’Ottavio Jr. as trustees.
Stephen J McKee Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anthony D'ottavio Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathleen McKee Hansen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Noreen McKee
Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Stephen J McKee Foundation
How much does Stephen J McKee Foundation give each year?
Stephen J McKee Foundation gave $94K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $149K across 27 grants.
What is Stephen J McKee Foundation's typical grant size?
Stephen J McKee Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,615, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stephen J McKee Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Stephen J McKee Foundation give grants?
Stephen J McKee Foundation gives mostly in New York: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Troy, NY (15 grants), Albany, NY (2 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Stephen J McKee Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Stephen J McKee Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (26 grants).
Who are Stephen J McKee Foundation's largest grantees?
Stephen J McKee Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Team Hero ($37,500), Unity House ($16,000) and The Justice Center of Rensselaer County ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stephen J McKee Foundation?
Stephen J McKee Foundation reported $277K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $106K.
What does Stephen J McKee Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose stated missions span community services, youth and family support, education, health, arts, food access, and public-space care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stephen J McKee Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stephen J McKee Foundation's EIN?
Stephen J McKee Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6669257. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Stephen J McKee Foundation 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Stephen J McKee Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/stephen-j-mckee-foundation-morg_de74e71fce81487da0ce18947a72bef8
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