The Macauley Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Macauley Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Watertown, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $639,731 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $175,000. 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$639,731
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$11.3 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was up from $624,790 the year before.
5% 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 | $624,790 | 20 | $8.9 million |
| 2024 | $639,731 | 20 | $11.3 million |
How to apply
The Macauley 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Macauley Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 6 | $325,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $58,000 |
| New York | 2 | $54,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $40,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $30,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $30,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $25,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Americares Free Clinics | An unrestricted contribution to assist them with their activities | $175,000 |
| Haitian Health Foundation | An unrestricted contribution to assist them with their activities | $50,000 |
| The Denan Project Inc | An unrestricted contribution to assist them with their activities | $50,000 |
| The Kellermann Foundation | An unrestricted contribution to assist them with their activities | $33,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | An unrestricted contribution to assist them with their activities | $30,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health | An unrestricted contribution to assist them with their activities | $30,000 |
| Share Africa | An unrestricted contribution to assist them with their activities | $30,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare | An unrestricted contribution to assist them with their activities | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Foodbank | An unrestricted contribution to assist them with their activities | $25,000 |
| Mercy Ships | An unrestricted contribution to assist them with their activities | $25,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank | An unrestricted contribution to assist them with their activities | $25,000 |
| Fraternite Notre Dame | An unrestricted contribution to assist them with their activities | $24,000 |
| Family Promise | An unrestricted contribution to assist them with their activities | $20,000 |
| Good Counsel Inc | An unrestricted contribution to assist them with their activities | $20,000 |
| Americares | An unrestricted contribution to assist them with their activities | $15,000 |
| El Porvenir | An unrestricted contribution to assist them with their activities | $15,000 |
| Restavek Freedom Foundation | An unrestricted contribution to assist them with their activities | $15,000 |
| The Danang Project | An unrestricted contribution to assist them with their actitivies | $15,000 |
| Education and Hope | An unrestricted contribution to assist them with their activities | $10,000 |
| University of Lynchburg | An unrestricted contribution to assist them with their activities | $7,731 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne Yates
- Melinda Rice Macauley
- Robert C Macauley Jr
- Anne Marie Weirether
- Dr Bart Rice
Questions people ask
Does The Macauley Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Macauley Foundation Inc give?
$639,731 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Macauley Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Anne Yates (Executive Director), Melinda Rice Macauley (President and Director), Robert C Macauley Jr (Director) and Anne Marie Weirether (Secretary and Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Macauley Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, international and education.