McKee Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
McKee Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $348,877 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $34,000. 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$348,877
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$34,000
- Assets$8.2 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was down from $354,912 the year before.
9% 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 | $367,387 | 51 | $6.5 million |
| 2024 | $354,912 | 46 | $7.4 million |
| 2025 | $348,877 | 43 | $8.2 million |
How to apply
McKee Family 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 McKee Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 15 | $152,677 |
| Colorado | 7 | $51,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $34,600 |
| Iowa | 3 | $22,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $17,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $13,900 |
| Oregon | 2 | $11,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Charitable contribution | $34,000 |
| U-46 Educational Foundation | Charitable contribution | $30,300 |
| Opportunities Industrialization Center | Charitable contribution | $24,600 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Charitable contribution | $23,927 |
| University of Michigan Flint | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Golden High School | Charitable contribution | $19,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma | Charitable contribution | $17,000 |
| Central College | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Nourishing Hope | Charitable contribution | $13,150 |
| Golden History Museum & Park | Charitable contribution | $12,000 |
| Barrington High School | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Colby College | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Lake Geneva Country Club Foundation | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| St Edwards Central High School | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Wake Tech Foundation | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| SMU Cox School of Business | Charitable contribution | $7,900 |
| Protect Our Winters | Charitable contribution | $7,000 |
| The Davinci School | Charitable contribution | $6,000 |
| University of Oregon | Charitable contribution | $6,000 |
| B Goldn | Charitable contribution | $5,700 |
| Illinois Foundation FFA | Charitable contribution | $5,300 |
| Chicago Hope Academy | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| University of Colorado | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| University of Oregon Foundation | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| West Central Valley High School | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Roanoke College | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Field Museum | Charitable contribution | $3,500 |
| Volunteers of America Illinois | Charitable contribution | $3,100 |
| Paws | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | Charitable contribution | $2,200 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Aspen Community Foundation | Charitable contribution | $1,300 |
| Forbeck Foundation | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Warrior Scholar Project | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Aspen Institute | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Picking Me Foundation | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable contributioncharitable contribution | $500 |
| Society for American Archaeology | Charitable contribution | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lael H Stanzcak
- John Barry
- Jessica D Heydt
- Barbara M Bays
- Gregory McKee
- Timothy Barry
- Meredith B McKee
- Teaguen Stanzcak
Questions people ask
Does McKee Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does McKee Family Foundation give?
$348,877 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs McKee Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lael H Stanzcak (Secretary), John Barry (President), Jessica D Heydt (Director) and Barbara M Bays (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does McKee Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.