Macatawa Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Macatawa Foundation is a private foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $290,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $18,750 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$290,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$18,750
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$50,148
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2,500 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $2,500 | 1 | $45,249 |
| 2025 | $290,000 | 16 | $50,148 |
How to apply
Macatawa Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Macatawa Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 6 | $110,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $55,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $37,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $17,500 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Education Reform | Support for parent power index | $20,000 |
| Great Hearts Academies | General operating needs | $20,000 |
| Icivics Inc | General operating needs | $20,000 |
| Leadership Institute | Support for school board leaders program | $20,000 |
| National Wwii Museum | General operating needs | $20,000 |
| Project on Government Oversight (Pogo) | General operating needs | $20,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | Support for high school conference | $20,000 |
| The Fund for American Studies | General operating needs | $20,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute | General operating needs | $17,500 |
| Goldwater Institute | General operating needs | $17,500 |
| Hudson Institute | General operating needs | $17,500 |
| Manhattan Institute for Policy Research | General operating needs | $17,500 |
| Crew | General operating needs | $15,000 |
| Edchoice Inc | General operating needs | $15,000 |
| Media Research Center | General operating needs | $15,000 |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation | General operating needs | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth Woodrow
- Marilyn Woodrow
- John Hinck
Questions people ask
Does Macatawa Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Macatawa Foundation give?
$290,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $18,750.
Who runs Macatawa Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kenneth Woodrow (President), Marilyn Woodrow (Secretary) and John Hinck (Treasurer).
What does Macatawa Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.