The Stewart B McKinney Foundation Inc
The Stewart B McKinney Foundation Inc is a private foundation located in Estero, Florida. Its 2023 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and a donor-advised giving account. The foundation’s 2022 filing is marked as its final return and says it dissolved on March 29, 2023, donating its assets to a Fidelity Charitable Giving donor-advised fund; it therefore appears to have wound down.
The Stewart B McKinney Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Stewart B McKinney Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 13 grants in 2023 (avg $116K), mostly in Ohio. 46% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,505,152
- +1781.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $115,781
- +1347.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (6 of 13, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (95% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Stewart B McKinney Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 19604 The Place Blvd, Estero, FL 33928
Phone: (203) 255-7965
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Stewart B McKinney Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Fidelity Charitable Giving Account 1279463 ($1.4M). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 46 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 2% to New York, and 1% each to Connecticut and Florida. The largest grant was to an account located in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Stewart B McKinney Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 6 of 13 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $244K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 54% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 1990% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2021) to $1.5M (2023). In 2023 it made 13 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Giving Account 1279463 Cincinnati, OH | To Provide Donor Advised Charitable Contributions | $1,431,652 |
| Unbridled Thoroughbred Foundation Greenville, NY | Support to help horses that faced cruelty, exploitation and slaughter. | $12,500 |
| Adam J Lewis Academy Bridgeport, CT | Support for Early Childhood Learning in Bridgeport Connecticut | $10,000 |
| Pine Island Beacon of Hope Inc St James City, FL | Building bridges for people in need with people who want to serve in Florida | $10,000 |
| Make a Wish Western New York New York, NY | Support to help grant wishes to children with critical illnesses. | $9,600 |
| Friends of Carly Williamsville, NY | Support to Help Fight Against Cancer. | $6,400 |
| Crow (Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife) Sanibel Island, FL | Support Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic | $5,000 |
| The Silo and Hunt Hill Farm New Milford, CT | Support to help their culinary and music arts program. | $5,000 |
| Westport Weston Family YMCA Westport, CT | Support to help programs related to youth development, healthy living and social responsibilitysupport to help the homeless in Fairfield county Connecticut | $5,000 |
| Buffalo Sabres Foundation Buffalo, NY | Support to help programs serving children and military personnel, caring for the sick, assisting physically and mentally challenged athletes, and supporting youth hockey initiatives. | $3,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $204,875 | $1,534,491 | $1,505,152 | 13 | $1,514,805 | $185,778 | $37,404 |
| 2022 | $1,344,829 | $90,745 | $140,755 | $80,000 | 10 | $88,128 | $43,317 | $82,338 |
| 2021 | $1,397,577 | $109,164 | $112,211 | $35,000 | 6 | — | $41,047 | $81,875 |
| 2020 | $1,402,374 | $113,693 | $156,114 | $72,000 | 11 | — | $47,433 | $72,460 |
| 2019 | $1,442,545 | $119,027 | $115,150 | $58,500 | 6 | — | $68,141 | $73,251 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stewart B McKinney Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants went to organizations working in areas including equine welfare, children’s education and health, wildlife rehabilitation, community services, and youth and sports programs. These are areas reflected in the listed grants, not a stated foundation-wide focus.
For example, Unbridled Thoroughbred Foundation describes its work as protecting equines from exploitation, suffering, and slaughter through rescue, sanctuary, and community programs. Adam J. Lewis Academy describes its mission as providing an enriching, nurturing, high-quality elementary experience for underserved children in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Buffalo Sabres Foundation says it supports organizations serving Western New York in areas including youth hockey, the health and education of disadvantaged youth and military personnel, and support for athletes with physical and mental challenges.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $1,505,152. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $1,431,652, with a median of $5,000. The largest grant, $1,431,652, went to Fidelity Charitable Giving Account to provide donor-advised charitable contributions.
Other 2023 grants included $12,500 to Unbridled Thoroughbred Foundation; $10,000 to Adam J. Lewis Academy; $10,000 to Pine Island Beacon of Hope; $9,600 to Make-A-Wish Western New York; $6,400 to Friends of Carly; $5,000 each to CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife), The Silo and Hunt Hill Farm, and Westport Weston Family YMCA; $3,500 to Buffalo Sabres Foundation; $2,500 each to Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation and Team Moose Rescue; and $1,500 to Delaware Soccer Club.
The foundation’s 2022 filing says it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Because that filing is marked final and says the foundation dissolved, this policy should not be treated as a current application process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Lucie B. McKinney as president, Stuart B. McKinney Jr. as vice president, Jean McKinney as secretary, Elizabeth McKinney Tritschler as treasurer, and John P. McKinney as a board member.
The Stewart B McKinney Foundation Inc is led by Lucie B. McKinney, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Lucie B. McKinney
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth McKinney Tritschler
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean McKinney
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John P. McKinney
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart B. McKinney Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Stewart B McKinney Foundation Inc
How much does The Stewart B McKinney Foundation Inc give each year?
The Stewart B McKinney Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 13 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $80K across 10 grants.
What is The Stewart B McKinney Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Stewart B McKinney Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $5,000, and its average grant was $115,781, across 13 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Stewart B McKinney Foundation Inc that year got $244K on average.
Where does The Stewart B McKinney Foundation Inc give grants?
The Stewart B McKinney Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (2 grants).
Does The Stewart B McKinney Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Stewart B McKinney Foundation Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Stewart B McKinney Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Stewart B McKinney Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Fidelity Charitable Giving Account 1279463 ($1,431,652), Unbridled Thoroughbred Foundation ($12,500) and Adam J Lewis Academy ($10,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Stewart B McKinney Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations working in areas including equine welfare, children’s education and health, wildlife rehabilitation, community services, and youth and sports programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Stewart B McKinney Foundation Inc?
The Stewart B McKinney Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is The Stewart B McKinney Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Stewart B McKinney Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $37K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Stewart B McKinney Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Stewart B McKinney Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1213697. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does The Stewart B McKinney Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 13, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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