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.
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
The foundation does not accept applications.
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
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 | — | — | — |
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
No grants recorded for .
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
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIM MACKENZIE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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