McKay Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
McKay Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 3 grants; the typical grant was $50,250 and the largest $1.4 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.5 million
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$50,250
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.4 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $2.4 million | 6 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 3 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
McKay Family Foundation Inc 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 McKay Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $1.4 million |
| New York | 1 | $50,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Emergency Fund | Donation to the organization's general fund to further its missions to transformative policy shifts around climate change. | $1.4 million |
| Jacobin Foundation LTD | Donation to the organization's general fund to further its missions. | $50,250 |
| Yellow Dot Studio Inc | Donation to the organization's general fund to to raise awareness and mobilize action on the climate emergency. | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Shira Piven
- Adam McKay
- Matthew Lichtenberg
Questions people ask
Does McKay Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does McKay Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $50,250.
Who runs McKay Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Shira Piven (President), Adam McKay (Secretary) and Matthew Lichtenberg (Cfo).
What does McKay Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and environment and conservation.