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The Clinton & Lucille McKinnon Christian Foundation

Preselected recipients only La Mesa, California · EIN 330772048

The Clinton & Lucille McKinnon Christian Foundation is a private foundation in La Mesa, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $411,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $180,500 and the largest $180,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $390,000 the year before.

67% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$420,0002$8.2 million
2024$390,0002$8.6 million
2025$411,0003$8.8 million

How to apply

The Clinton & Lucille McKinnon Christian 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Clinton & Lucille McKinnon Christian Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas2$230,500
California1$180,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Scripps Health Foundation
La Jolla, CA
Support for the organization's charitable activities.$180,500
Ut MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
Support the research and treatment of cancer for the children's cancer hospital.$180,500
Fabra Elementary PTO
Boerne, TX
Support of organization's exempt activities for students, parents, and staff.$50,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Clinton & Lucille McKinnon Christian Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Clinton & Lucille McKinnon Christian Foundation give?

$411,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $180,500.

Who runs The Clinton & Lucille McKinnon Christian Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Michael D McKinnon (President), Mark D McKinnon (Vice President), Martha McKinnon (Vice President) and Erin Voris (Secretary/Cfo).

What does The Clinton & Lucille McKinnon Christian Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and youth programs.

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