The MacKenzie Family Foundation
The MacKenzie Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Hinsdale, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in multiple states, including organizations working in youth sports, community services, education, and lake conservation.
The MacKenzie Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The MacKenzie Family Foundation gave $7.1M across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $222K), mostly in New York. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,102,125
- +1533.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $221,941
- +1482.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,750
- Total assets
- $24,499
- -99.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (7 of 31, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (93% 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 MacKenzie Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation lists Tim MacKenzie as the contact and requests a “standardized grant format” with specifics relating to the statement of purpose. The filing states that awards have no restrictions and lists no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Tim Mackenzie
Mailing address: 832 S Elm, Hinsdale, IL 60521
Phone: (312) 592-6130
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The MacKenzie Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was GS Donor Advised Philanthropy ($6.6M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $7.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 136 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant-dollar distribution was reported as 93% to recipients in New York, 4% in Illinois, 1% in Wisconsin, 1% in Colorado, and less than 1% in Pennsylvania. The filing lists grants to recipients in New York, Illinois, Wisconsin, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The MacKenzie Family Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 31 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $954K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1721% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 $232K (2020) to $7.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $7.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GS Donor Advised Philanthropy New York, NY | General Purpose | $6,549,877 |
| Intentional Sports Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $110,000 |
| GS Donor Advised Philanthropy New York, NY | General Purpose | $65,898 |
| Christ Church of Oak Brook Oak Brook, IL | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Green Lake Foundation Green Lake, WI | General Purpose | $40,000 |
| Green Lake Association Green Lake, WI | General Purpose | $40,000 |
| Young Life Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose | $39,500 |
| Chicago Fellowship Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $24,600 |
| Breakthrough Urban Minististries Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| By the Hand Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $20,000 |
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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 | $24,499 | $628,954 | $7,109,739 | $7,102,125 | 32 | $7,102,140 | $625,253 | $297,708 |
| 2024 | $6,505,284 | $1,610,252 | $445,685 | $434,900 | 31 | $434,930 | $598,641 | $348,020 |
| 2023 | $5,340,717 | $130,451 | $439,052 | $417,000 | 28 | $417,000 | $134,728 | $295,307 |
| 2022 | $5,649,318 | $1,327,849 | $408,923 | $390,100 | 25 | $390,100 | $1,038,687 | $263,534 |
| 2021 | $4,730,392 | $1,138,093 | $622,311 | $604,000 | 20 | $604,000 | $836,037 | $272,721 |
| 2020 | $4,214,610 | $730,581 | $235,055 | $231,500 | 18 | — | $518,998 | $193,628 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The MacKenzie Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $298K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for a range of organizations. For example, Intentional Sports describes its mission as inspiring Chicago’s youth through sports and providing opportunities in sports, wellness, and education. Green Lake Association says it works to safeguard Green Lake by improving water quality and protecting the lake from threats. Sunshine Gospel Ministries describes its work as seeking renewal in the city through discipleship, mercy, and justice.
Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions involve investing in families in underserved communities (Hope International), strengthening communities (Oshkosh Area Community Foundation), reducing gun violence and supporting thriving communities (Together Chicago), college and life preparation (Chicago Hope Academy), and helping homeless families transition to self-sufficiency (Bridge Communities).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $7,102,125. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $6,549,877, with a median of $6,750. The largest reported grants included $6,549,877 to GS Donor Advised Philanthropy for general purposes; $110,000 to Intentional Sports; $65,898 to GS Donor Advised Philanthropy; and $50,000 to Christ Church of Oak Brook. Other notable grants included $40,000 each to Green Lake Foundation and Green Lake Association, and $39,500 to Young Life Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tim MacKenzie as trustee.
The MacKenzie Family Foundation is led by Tim Mackenzie, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tim Mackenzie
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 The MacKenzie Family Foundation
How much does The MacKenzie Family Foundation give each year?
The MacKenzie Family Foundation gave $7.1M across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $435K across 31 grants.
What is The MacKenzie Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The MacKenzie Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,750, and its average grant was $221,941, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The MacKenzie Family Foundation that year got $954K on average.
Where does The MacKenzie Family Foundation give grants?
The MacKenzie Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (11 grants), Green Lake, WI (3 grants), Philadelphia, PA (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The MacKenzie Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The MacKenzie Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The MacKenzie Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The MacKenzie Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include GS Donor Advised Philanthropy ($6,615,775 across 2 grants), Intentional Sports ($110,000) and Christ Church of Oak Brook ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The MacKenzie Family Foundation?
The MacKenzie Family Foundation reported $24K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $298K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The MacKenzie Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for a range of organizations. For example, Intentional Sports describes its mission as inspiring Chicago’s youth through sports and providing opportunities in sports, wellness, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The MacKenzie Family Foundation?
The foundation lists Tim MacKenzie as the contact and requests a “standardized grant format” with specifics relating to the statement of purpose. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The MacKenzie Family Foundation's EIN?
The MacKenzie Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1405655. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The MacKenzie Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mackenzie-family-foundation-morg_3e730015a1f14d52aaab2ca9440b7a59
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