The Macaulay Family Foundation
The Macaulay Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $189K.
The Macaulay Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Macaulay Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $390K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,170,000
- +500.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $390,000
- +500.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Total assets
- $4,978,681
- -47.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Macaulay Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cornell University the Laboratory of Ornithology ($1.0M). Together the top 3 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 13 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Macaulay Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 201% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $195K (2023) to $2.3M (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University the Laboratory of Ornithology Ithaca, NY | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| The Rogosin Institute Inc New York, NY | General Support | $125,000 |
| Smarthistory Pleasantville, NY | General Support | $45,000 |
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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 | $4,978,681 | $-3,391,554 | $1,194,050 | $1,170,000 | 3 | $1,178,253 | $188,652 | $586,957 |
| 2023 | $9,564,285 | $553,007 | $212,084 | $195,000 | 3 | $203,250 | $544,173 | $648,007 |
| 2022 | $9,918,186 | $149,310 | $826,293 | $810,000 | 2 | $810,000 | $145,606 | $702,500 |
| 2021 | $10,597,424 | $747,406 | $830,630 | $830,000 | 2 | $830,000 | $746,776 | $742,458 |
| 2020 | $10,678,393 | $707,296 | $2,403,262 | $2,324,000 | 3 | — | $705,296 | $706,405 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Macaulay Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $587K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Macaulay Family Foundation is led by Anne R. Macaulay, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne R. Macaulay
President & Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tara Archer
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Macaulay
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Elizabeth M. Lewis (2020) — Secretary & Director
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 The Macaulay Family Foundation
How much does The Macaulay Family Foundation give each year?
The Macaulay Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $195K across 3 grants.
What is The Macaulay Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Macaulay Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $125,000, and its average grant was $390,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Macaulay Family Foundation give grants?
The Macaulay Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Macaulay Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Macaulay Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Macaulay Family Foundation?
The Macaulay Family Foundation reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $587K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Macaulay Family Foundation's EIN?
The Macaulay Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5459594. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Macaulay Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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