The Macauley Foundation Inc
The Macauley Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Watertown, Connecticut. In its 2025 filing, it reported 20 grants totaling $639,731 to charitable organizations, with grant purposes described as unrestricted contributions to assist recipients with their activities.
The Macauley Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Macauley Foundation Inc gave $640K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in Connecticut. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $639,731
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,987
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $9,881,524
- +21.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (51% 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 Macauley Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 371 Basset Rd, Watertown, CT 06795
Phone: (203) 263-3816
Website: https://themacauleyfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Macauley Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Americares Free Clinics ($175K). Together the top 10 received $473K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 98 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, followed by Texas (9%), New York (8%), New Jersey (6%), and Kentucky (5%). Listed grantees also included organizations in other U.S. states. Some grantees describe work outside the United States, including the Haitian Health Foundation’s work in Haiti and The Denan Project’s work in Ethiopia, Peru, and Mongolia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Macauley Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 20 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 132% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $602K (2021) to $667K (2022). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $640K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Americares Free Clinics Stamford, CT | An unrestricted contribution to assist them with their activities | $175,000 |
| Haitian Health Foundation Norwich, CT | An unrestricted contribution to assist them with their activities | $50,000 |
| The Denan Project Inc Woodbury, CT | An unrestricted contribution to assist them with their activities | $50,000 |
| The Kellermann Foundation Richardson, TX | An unrestricted contribution to assist them with their activities | $33,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project Lexington, KY | An unrestricted contribution to assist them with their activities | $30,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health Baltimore, MD | An unrestricted contribution to assist them with their activities | $30,000 |
| Share Africa Nyack, NY | An unrestricted contribution to assist them with their activities | $30,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare Wallingford, CT | An unrestricted contribution to assist them with their activities | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Foodbank Honolulu, HI | An unrestricted contribution to assist them with their activities | $25,000 |
| Mercy Ships Lindale, TX | An unrestricted contribution to assist them with their activities | $25,000 |
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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 | $9,881,524 | $2,468,793 | $731,922 | $639,731 | 20 | $639,731 | $369,163 | $482,931 |
| 2024 | $8,146,377 | $2,354,308 | $712,171 | $624,790 | 20 | $624,790 | $258,847 | $359,995 |
| 2023 | $6,502,516 | $2,212,427 | $689,543 | $607,500 | 19 | $607,500 | $217,575 | $270,179 |
| 2022 | $4,979,632 | $2,101,940 | $743,195 | $667,000 | 20 | $667,000 | $123,418 | $226,292 |
| 2021 | $3,620,887 | $2,320,042 | $684,172 | $602,000 | 19 | — | $63,841 | $152,945 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Macauley Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $483K 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 grants support organizations working in areas including health, food assistance, education, community development, and humanitarian services. For example, the Haitian Health Foundation describes its mission as improving health and well-being in Haiti through healthcare, education, and community development. Oregon Food Bank describes its mission as eliminating hunger and its root causes. The Denan Project says it supports medical care, potable water, agricultural training, education, and other services in Ethiopia and other communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $639,731. Grants ranged from $7,731 to $175,000, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest listed award was $175,000 to Americares Free Clinics. Other notable grants included $50,000 each to Haitian Health Foundation and The Denan Project; $33,000 to The Kellermann Foundation; and $30,000 each to Christian Appalachian Project, Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health, and Share Africa. The listed grant purposes describe unrestricted contributions to assist recipients with their activities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Anne Yates as executive director; Melinda Rice Macauley as president and director; Robert C Macauley Jr as director; Anne Marie Weirether as secretary and director; and Dr Bart Rice as director.
The Macauley Foundation Inc is led by Anne Yates, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anne Yates
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
$49K (2021) → $50K (2025)
Melinda Rice Macauley
President & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Anne Marie Weirether
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Bart Rice
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Robert C. Macauley Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $50K, to Anne Yates (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Macauley Foundation Inc
How much does The Macauley Foundation Inc give each year?
The Macauley Foundation Inc gave $640K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $625K across 20 grants.
What is The Macauley Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Macauley Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $31,987, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Macauley Foundation Inc give grants?
The Macauley Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (9%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stamford, CT (2 grants).
Does The Macauley Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Macauley Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Macauley Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Macauley Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Americares Free Clinics ($175,000), Haitian Health Foundation ($50,000) and The Denan Project Inc ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Macauley Foundation Inc?
The Macauley Foundation Inc reported $9.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $640K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $483K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Macauley Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants support organizations working in areas including health, food assistance, education, community development, and humanitarian services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Macauley Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Macauley Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Macauley Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1439255. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Macauley Foundation Inc 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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