Macton Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Macton Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $81,250 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $25,000. 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$81,250
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$51,128
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $93,750 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $84,250 | 18 | $207,987 |
| 2024 | $93,750 | 17 | $133,197 |
| 2025 | $81,250 | 12 | $51,128 |
How to apply
Macton 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.
What Macton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $79,250 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Matthews Music Guild | Support musical arts | $25,000 |
| Descanso Gardens | Support botanical collections | $20,000 |
| Marlborough School | Technology enhancement | $15,000 |
| Les Amies | Support musical artists | $10,000 |
| Marlborough School | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| St Matthew's Parish | Support religgous services | $2,500 |
| Nature Conservancy | Support natural resource preserve | $1,000 |
| Landon School | Bob miller fund | $1,000 |
| Dartmouth College Fund | Provide superior secondary education | $500 |
| Harvard Business School | Provide graduate business education. | $500 |
| Heal the Bay | Safe waterways in los angeles | $500 |
| KCRW | Support public radio. | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- William L Horton
- Daryn M Horton
- Katherine Burford
- Laura H Furey
Questions people ask
Does Macton Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Macton Foundation give?
$81,250 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs Macton Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William L Horton (President), Daryn M Horton (Sec/Treasure), Katherine Burford (Vice Preside) and Laura H Furey (Vice Preside).
What does Macton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.