The Mackey Foundation
The Mackey Foundation is a private foundation based in Grand Blanc, Michigan. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $902,000 through 21 grants to charitable organizations.
The Mackey Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mackey Foundation gave $902K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $43K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $902,000
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $42,952
- -6.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $7,959,613
- +15.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Mackey Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3181 Tri Park Drive, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Phone: (810) 953-1380
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mackey Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys & Girls Club ($165K). Together the top 10 received $706K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 88 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 2% to recipients in Ohio. Listed Michigan recipients include organizations in Flint, Zeeland, Manistee, and other communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Mackey Foundation gives
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 186% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $99K (2021) to $943K (2019). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $902K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club Flint, MI | Enrichment of the arts & education | $165,000 |
| Flint Children's Museum Flint, MI | Enrichment of the arts & education | $110,000 |
| Carriage Town Ministries Flint, MI | Program Services | $88,000 |
| Motherly Intercession Flint, MI | Program Services | $88,000 |
| Flint Eastide Mission Flint, MI | General Fund | $66,000 |
| My Brother's Keeper Flint, MI | Food/shelter/outreach for homeless | $44,000 |
| Compassionate Heart Ministry Zeeland, MI | Help individuals with disabilities | $38,500 |
| Food Bank of Eastern MI Flint, MI | General Fund | $38,500 |
| Shelter of Flint Flint, MI | Program Services | $35,000 |
| Young Life of Genesee County Flint, MI | Program Services | $33,000 |
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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 | $7,959,613 | $2,454,097 | $954,223 | $902,000 | 21 | $902,357 | $802,182 | $486,374 |
| 2024 | $6,868,410 | $1,280,034 | $951,344 | $920,000 | 20 | $920,000 | $751,147 | $425,126 |
| 2023 | $6,539,569 | $985,208 | $945,664 | $920,000 | 20 | $920,000 | $309,544 | $389,578 |
| 2022 | $6,499,393 | $1,340,646 | $978,760 | $936,000 | 22 | $936,000 | $385,146 | $399,530 |
| 2021 | $6,137,507 | $837,147 | $125,452 | $99,000 | 5 | $99,000 | $810,695 | $413,956 |
| 2020 | $5,426,438 | $309,555 | $269,209 | $238,000 | 9 | — | $287,157 | $370,211 |
| 2019 | $5,294,581 | $985,223 | $979,437 | $943,000 | 23 | — | $460,536 | $325,788 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mackey Foundation reported a distributable amount of $486K 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 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including arts and education, food and shelter, outreach, and services for people with disabilities. For example, Motherly Intercession describes its mission as supporting children of currently or previously incarcerated parents through tutoring, life-skills training, arts and culture education, and family-preservation activities. Carriage Town Ministries describes its work as providing food, clothing, and shelter, as well as residential services and training. The Flint Institute of Music says it transforms lives through music, theatre, and dance.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $902,000. Grants ranged from $5,500 to $165,000, with a median grant of $30,000. Notable grants included $165,000 to Boys & Girls Club in Flint for arts and education enrichment; $110,000 to Flint Children’s Museum for arts and education enrichment; $88,000 each to Carriage Town Ministries and Motherly Intercession; and $66,000 to Flint Eastide Mission for its general fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marilyn Johnson as Director; Gary Romeyn and Karen Mackey as Trustees; Robert Mackey as Secretary/Treasurer; and Shelley Payne as President.
The Mackey Foundation is led by Shelley Payne, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shelley Payne
President
Trustee → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Johnson
Director
President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Romeyn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Mackey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Mackey
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Richard Romeyn (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Stanley Mackey (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Mackey Foundation
How much does The Mackey Foundation give each year?
The Mackey Foundation gave $902K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $920K across 20 grants.
What is The Mackey Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mackey Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $42,952, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mackey Foundation give grants?
The Mackey Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Flint, MI (14 grants).
Does The Mackey Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 24% of The Mackey Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Services" (10 grants).
Who are The Mackey Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mackey Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boys & Girls Club ($165,000), Flint Children's Museum ($110,000) and Carriage Town Ministries ($88,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Mackey Foundation?
The Mackey Foundation reported $8.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $902K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $486K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mackey Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including arts and education, food and shelter, outreach, and services for people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mackey Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mackey Foundation's EIN?
The Mackey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3134945. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Mackey Foundation 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 11, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Mackey Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mackey-foundation-morg_5c39303652f3424ebad96c352402ac82
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