Mackenzie Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mackenzie Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $686,200 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $70,500 and the largest $155,100. 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$686,200
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$70,500
- Largest grant$155,100
- Assets$18.9 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $691,600 the year before.
25% 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 | $620,000 | 9 | $15.3 million |
| 2024 | $691,600 | 8 | $16.9 million |
| 2025 | $686,200 | 8 | $18.9 million |
How to apply
Mackenzie 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 Mackenzie Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $686,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California Riverside Edna Yohannesmba School of Medicine | Scholarships | $155,100 |
| University of California - San Diego Kathleen Hallisy Financial Aid | Scholarships | $141,000 |
| University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine Karineh Petross | Scholarships | $117,500 |
| University of California - Los Angeles Ms Elizabeth Jimenez Financial Aid | Scholarships | $70,500 |
| University of California - San Francisco Dennis Wai-Kit Chan | Scholarships | $70,500 |
| University of California - Irvine Yma-Richel Nabong Financial Aid Serv | Scholarships | $61,100 |
| Loma Linda University Yami Bazan PHD Office of the Dean | Scholarships | $51,700 |
| Stanford University Medical Center de Ms Lynn B Yoke Assoc Director | Scholarships | $18,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Bmo Bank N A
- Verdi S Boyer
- Joseph James Pachorek
- Sandra Irwin
Questions people ask
Does Mackenzie Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mackenzie Foundation give?
$686,200 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $70,500.
Who runs Mackenzie Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bmo Bank N A (Co-Trustee), Verdi S Boyer (Co-Trustee), Joseph James Pachorek (Co-Trustee) and Sandra Irwin (Co-Trustee).
What does Mackenzie Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.