The Gilbert Mackay Foundation
The Gilbert Mackay Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. In filing year 2025, it reported making 17 grants totaling $65,000, with listed grants supporting organizations in New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Vermont.
The Gilbert Mackay Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gilbert Mackay Foundation gave $65K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,000
- -13.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,824
- -13.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $525,631
- +3.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (3 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (52% 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 The Gilbert Mackay Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructs applicants to submit a letter stating the applicant’s purpose and public support. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Olivia Douglas
Mailing address: 130 West 12Th Street 4A, New York, NY 10011
Phone: (212) 475-2573
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gilbert Mackay Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Hotchkiss Fund ($8K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (52%), Pennsylvania (26%), Connecticut (12%), and Vermont (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Gilbert Mackay Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 17 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $41K (2020) to $76K (2024). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Hotchkiss Fund Lakeville, CT | General Operations Support | $8,000 |
| Chestnut Hill Conservancy Philadelphia, PA | General Operations Support | $7,000 |
| Bronx Museum of the Arts Bronx, NY | General Operations Support | $5,000 |
| Grace Church in New York New York, NY | General Operations Support | $5,000 |
| The Madoo Conservancy Sagaponack, NY | General Operations Support | $5,000 |
| Woodmere Art Museum Inc Philadelphia, PA | General Operations Support | $5,000 |
| Women's Housing and Economic Development Corp (Whedco) Bronx, NY | General Operations Support | $4,000 |
| Bridgehampton Museum Bridgehampton, NY | General Operations Support | $3,000 |
| Friends of the Wissahickon Inc Philadelphia, PA | General Operations Support | $3,000 |
| Weston Theater Company Weston, VT | General Operations Support | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $525,631 | $106,895 | $89,931 | $65,000 | 17 | $65,000 | $82,464 | $69,587 |
| 2024 | $508,537 | $126,382 | $95,773 | $75,500 | 17 | $75,500 | $114,109 | $60,241 |
| 2023 | $478,431 | $23,582 | $67,783 | $60,000 | 16 | $58,000 | $13,799 | $49,824 |
| 2022 | $522,632 | $71,260 | $63,897 | $50,000 | 7 | $50,000 | $57,363 | $52,543 |
| 2021 | $515,269 | $79,513 | $53,861 | $41,000 | 11 | — | $66,652 | $50,242 |
| 2020 | $489,617 | $-12,442 | $52,077 | $41,000 | 11 | — | $2,373 | $42,135 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gilbert Mackay Foundation reported a distributable amount of $70K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including arts, historic preservation, libraries, recreation, public spaces, and community services. For example, the Chestnut Hill Conservancy describes its work as conserving and celebrating local history, architecture, and landscapes through community engagement, advocacy, and stewardship. Woodmere Art Museum says it aims to inspire creativity, learning, and self-expression through art and artists of Philadelphia and the region. Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports describes its mission as providing access and instruction in sports and recreational activities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $65,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $8,000, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest listed awards included $8,000 to The Hotchkiss Fund and $7,000 to Chestnut Hill Conservancy. Other 2025 grants included $5,000 each to the Bronx Museum of the Arts, Grace Church in New York, The Madoo Conservancy, and Woodmere Art Museum; and $4,000 to Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corp (WHEDCO). The filing lists general operations support as the purpose of these grants.
The foundation also gave $3,000 to Friends of the Wissahickon, Weston Theater Company, and Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports; $3,000 to Bridgehampton Museum; and $2,500 each to Bridgehampton Volunteer Fire Department, Hampton Library in Bridgehampton, and Friends of the High Line.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Olivia W Douglas as manager and trustee, and Ashley Douglas as trustee.
The Gilbert Mackay Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ashley Douglas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Olivia W. Douglas
Manager & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ralph Douglasdeceased (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Ralph Douglas (2020) — Trustee
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 The Gilbert Mackay Foundation
How much does The Gilbert Mackay Foundation give each year?
The Gilbert Mackay Foundation gave $65K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $76K across 17 grants.
What is The Gilbert Mackay Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gilbert Mackay Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,824, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gilbert Mackay Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Gilbert Mackay Foundation give grants?
The Gilbert Mackay Foundation gives mostly in New York: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (26%) and Connecticut (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (4 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Bronx, NY (2 grants) and Bridgehampton, NY (2 grants).
Does The Gilbert Mackay Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Gilbert Mackay Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gilbert Mackay Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gilbert Mackay Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Hotchkiss Fund ($8,000), Chestnut Hill Conservancy ($7,000) and Bronx Museum of the Arts ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Gilbert Mackay Foundation?
The Gilbert Mackay Foundation reported $526K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Gilbert Mackay Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including arts, historic preservation, libraries, recreation, public spaces, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gilbert Mackay Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gilbert Mackay Foundation's EIN?
The Gilbert Mackay Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6259926. 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 September 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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