Funding Amount

US $5,000 - US $15,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Organizations must be organized and operated in the state of California.
  • Organizations must provide programs or address the problems of blind persons, and persons suffering from cerebral palsy or cancer.

Overview

The Eva L. McKenzie Memorial Fund Grant supports California organizations focusing on the unique needs of blind individuals, and those affected by cerebral palsy or cancer. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) exempt, operate within California, and directly address the challenges faced by these populations. Program areas include education, health, and human services.

The Eva L. McKenzie Memorial Fund was created by Ms. McKenzie under a trust agreement dated November 30, 1961 to support California charitable organizations that address the unique needs of blind persons, and persons suffering from cerebral palsy or cancer.
Program limitations
Limited to charitable, scientific, and educational programs relating to problems of blind persons and persons suffering from cerebral palsy or cancer.
Population served
Blind persons and persons suffering from cerebral palsy or cancer.

Eligibility

Organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Organizations must be organized and operated in the state of California.Organizations must provide programs or address the problems of blind persons, and persons suffering from cerebral palsy or cancer.

What McKenzie Memorial Fund Eva L Tua actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
6
Total given
$55K
Median grant
$10K
Range
$5,000–$15K
  • By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Huntington Beach, CA; Palm Springs, CA; Watsonville, CA.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Breast Cancer Angels · Huntington Beach, CA

    General operating

    $15K

  • Guide Dogs of the Desert · Palm Springs, CA

    General operating

    $10K

  • Jacobs Heart Childrens Cancer Sup Servic · Watsonville, CA

    General operating

    $10K

  • Cancer Hope Foundation · Camarillo, CA

    General operating

    $10K

  • Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Ctr · Petaluma, CA

    General operating

    $5,000

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Disabled
  • Cancer
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Human services
  • Foundation

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