Edgar P. & Nona B. McKinney Foundation: Research Grant

Edgar P. & Nona B. McKinney Foundation: Research Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Edgar P. & Nona B. McKinney Foundation
Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000
Last Updated: February 19, 2026

Summary

The Edgar P. & Nona B. McKinney Foundation supports charitable, educational, and religious organizations, primarily funding research in mathematics, geography, climatology, meteorology, geology, and astronomy at the University of Wisconsin Madison. Grants are also available to other qualified educational institutions, with special consideration for projects located in Lake County, Florida. The foundation prioritizes tax-exempt organizations under the Internal Revenue Code.

Overview

The Edgar P. & Nona B. McKinney Foundation was established in the 1990s. It was the intent of Mr. & Mrs. McKinney to fund organizations that are charitable, religious and educational in nature. Funding Priorities Priority in grantmaking is given to worthwhile research projects in the fields of mathematics, geography, climatology, meteorology, geology (including deep sea studies and tectonic plates) and astronomy conducted at the University of Wisconsin Madison. Second tier priority in awarding grants shall be to other qualified education institutions. Types of Support: Operating; Program; Project

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organizations that are exempt from taxation under the Internal revenue Code Sections 501(c)(3).If you are a 509 (a)(3) Supporting Organization, please be prepared to provide additional information.Geographic Focus:The Foundation generally restricts its funding to Lake County, Florida.Restrictions: The Foundation generally restricts its funding to Lake County, Florida.