The MacKenzie Family Foundation
The MacKenzie Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Hinsdale, Illinois. Established in 2013, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and focuses on philanthropic grantmaking across the United States.
Key facts about The MacKenzie Family Foundation
- EIN
- 46-1405655
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $434,900
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- Average grant
- $14,029
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (6 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept applications. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The MacKenzie Family Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The MacKenzie Family Foundation's 31 itemized 2024 grants were Illinois (61%), Wisconsin (21%) and Colorado (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (10 grants) and Green Lake, WI (6 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is The MacKenzie Family Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 31 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$435K
+4.3% YoY
Grant Count
31
+10.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-5.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its grantmaking reflects support for:
- Education
- Social services
- Children and youth
- Christian organizations
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
- Human services
The foundation supports general purpose initiatives across its areas of interest and provides project support and general operating funds to nonprofit organizations.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$250–$125,000
Average Grant
approximately $67,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations across multiple U.S. states and cities, with emphasis on:
- Primary states: California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin
- Additional states: Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Texas
- Cities funded: Chicago, Colorado Springs, Carrollton, and others
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 31 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $6,505,284
- Total annual giving: $434,900
- Total revenues: $1,610,252
- Total expenses: $445,685
- Investment income and dividends: $182,836
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $423,588
Historical Assets:
- 2023: $5,600,000 (approximately)
- 2022: $4,700,000 (approximately)
The foundation reported zero liabilities as of 2024.
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Christ Church of Oak Brook ($125,000), Green Lake Association ($70,000), Young Life Foundation ($34,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHRIST CHURCH OF OAK BROOK Oak Brook, IL | GENERAL PURPOSE | $125,000 |
| GREEN LAKE ASSOCIATION Green Lake, WI | GENERAL PURPOSE | $70,000 |
| YOUNG LIFE FOUNDATION Colorado Springs, CO | GENERAL PURPOSE | $34,500 |
| CHICAGO FELLOWSHIP Chicago, IL | GENERAL PURPOSE | $26,400 |
| BREAKTHROUGH URBAN MINISTISTRIES Chicago, IL | GENERAL PURPOSE | $20,000 |
| BY THE HAND Chicago, IL | GENERAL PURPOSE | $20,000 |
| SUNSHINE GOSPEL MINISTRIES Chicago, IL | GENERAL PURPOSE | $20,000 |
| ROCKFORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Rockford, IL | GENERAL PURPOSE | $19,000 |
| CHICAGO HOPE ACADEMY Chicago, IL | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| HOPE INTERNATIONAL Lancaster, PA | GENERAL | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Tim MacKenzie serves as trustee of the foundation and receives no compensation for this role.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Mackenzie | Trustee | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The MacKenzie Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its grantmaking reflects support for: • Education • Social services • Children and youth • Christian organizations • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking • Human services The foundation supports general purpose initiatives across its areas of interest and provides project support and general operating funds to nonprofit organizations.
How do I apply for a grant from The MacKenzie Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The MacKenzie Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation funds organizations across multiple U.S. states and cities, with emphasis on: • **Primary states:** California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin • **Additional states:** Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Texas • **Cities funded:** Chicago, Colorado Springs, Carrollton, and others
What size grants does The MacKenzie Family Foundation award?
In 2024, The MacKenzie Family Foundation awarded 31 grants totaling $435K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.