Macgillivray Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Macgillivray Family Foundation is a private foundation in Laguna Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $190,550 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$190,550
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$57,632
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $162,401 the year before.
21% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $113,900 | 33 | $91,186 |
| 2024 | $162,401 | 38 | $31,895 |
| 2025 | $190,550 | 43 | $57,632 |
How to apply
| Contact | Macgillivray Family Foundation 2470 South Coast Hwy Ste F, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (949) 494-1055 |
| What to submit | You may submit letters of inquiry no more than three pages long with statements of i) the issues to be addressed, the history and goals of your organization, and your organization's involvement with these issues II) activities for which you are requesting support |
| Restrictions | Subject to grant guidelines, applicable laws, and fund availability. |
What Macgillivray Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 38 | $173,050 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,500 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sherman Library & Gardens | General support | $50,000 |
| Friendship Shelter | General support | $10,500 |
| Laguna Art Museum | General support | $10,000 |
| Laguna Playhouse | General support | $10,000 |
| The Ecology Center | General support | $9,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach | General support | $7,500 |
| Pacific Marine Mammal Center | General support | $6,000 |
| Coast Film Foundation | General support | $5,500 |
| Crystal Cove Conservancy | General support | $5,500 |
| Bellosguardo Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| KXFM Radio | General support | $5,000 |
| Newport Beach Public Library Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General support | $5,000 |
| Oceana | General support | $5,000 |
| Surfing Heritage and Culture Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Whale Trust | General support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Osbc | General support | $4,000 |
| Laguna Beach Community Clinic | General support | $2,500 |
| Laguna Beach High School Scholarship Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Laguna Beach Seniors | General support | $2,500 |
| Laguna Dance Festival | General support | $2,500 |
| The My Hero Project | General support | $2,500 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Artomya | General support | $2,000 |
| Blue Frontier Campaign | General support | $2,000 |
| Laguna Plein Air Painters Association | General support | $2,000 |
| Collaborative Courts Foundation | General support | $1,500 |
| Discovery Cube Orange County | General support | $1,500 |
| Laguna Canyon Foundation | General support | $1,500 |
| No Square Theatre | General support | $1,500 |
| Philharmonic Society of Orange County | General support | $1,500 |
| Aquarium of the Pacific | General support | $1,000 |
| Arms of Love International | General support | $1,000 |
| Arts Orange County | General support | $1,000 |
| Laguna Food Pantry | General support | $1,000 |
| Laguna Ocean Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Orange County Coastkeeper | General support | $1,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Human Options | General support | $550 |
| Center for Science in the Public Interest | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Greg A Macgillivray
- Barbara Macgillivray
Questions people ask
Does Macgillivray Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Macgillivray Family Foundation give?
$190,550 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Macgillivray Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Greg A Macgillivray (Board Member) and Barbara Macgillivray (Board Member).
What does Macgillivray Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.