The McKenzie Foundation
The McKenzie Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $115K. Net investment income was $184K.
The McKenzie Foundation at a glance
In short: The McKenzie Foundation gave $115K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $115,000
- +14.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,429
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,392,199
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The McKenzie Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Township High School District No 211 Foundation ($40K). Together the top 7 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 43 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The McKenzie Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2021) to $120K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Township High School District No 211 Foundation Palatine, IL | Employ an instructional coach for the BuilderEDU Educational Program | $40,000 |
| The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International Chicago, IL | Rotary Peace Program | $35,000 |
| Uncharted Learning NFP Barrington, IL | McKenzie Foundation Grit Grant Awards | $12,500 |
| Barrington Area Community Foundation Barrington, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Judson University a Baptist Institution Elgin, IL | Road to independent living, spiritual formation and employment Program (RISE) | $7,500 |
| Fellowship Housing Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Schaumburg Am Rotary Club Foundation Schaumburg, IL | Project Tool Kit | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,392,199 | $192,435 | $142,602 | $115,000 | 7 | $132,277 | $183,710 | $138,172 |
| 2024 | $2,342,366 | $91,386 | $128,685 | $100,500 | 6 | $117,439 | $83,063 | $130,191 |
| 2023 | $2,379,665 | $210,906 | $132,384 | $107,175 | 12 | $123,783 | $203,085 | $117,182 |
| 2022 | $2,301,143 | $-24,683 | $146,210 | $120,000 | 9 | $136,368 | $48,943 | $121,653 |
| 2021 | $2,472,036 | $163,500 | $117,124 | $87,000 | 9 | $103,420 | $154,766 | $136,456 |
| 2020 | $2,425,660 | $340,883 | $137,039 | $113,000 | 7 | — | $333,354 | $115,440 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The McKenzie Foundation reported a distributable amount of $138K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The McKenzie Foundation is led by Maureen E McKenzie, President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maureen E McKenzie
President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra McKenzie
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James T McKenzie
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph McKenzie
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel McKenzie
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 McKenzie Foundation
How much does The McKenzie Foundation give each year?
The McKenzie Foundation gave $115K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $101K across 6 grants.
What is The McKenzie Foundation's typical grant size?
The McKenzie Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,429, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The McKenzie Foundation give grants?
The McKenzie Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Barrington, IL (2 grants).
Does The McKenzie Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 29% of The McKenzie Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The McKenzie Foundation's largest grantees?
The McKenzie Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Township High School District No 211 Foundation ($40,000), The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International ($35,000) and Uncharted Learning NFP ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The McKenzie Foundation?
The McKenzie Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $132K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $138K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The McKenzie Foundation's EIN?
The McKenzie Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4185325. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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