Marni McKinney Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marni McKinney Foundation is a private foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $12,000. 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$60,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $60,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $60,000 | 24 | $911,840 |
| 2024 | $60,000 | 24 | $969,851 |
| 2025 | $60,000 | 24 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Marni McKinney 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 Marni McKinney Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 21 | $52,500 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Indiana | Contribution to endowment campaign | $12,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Provide access to high-quality health care confidentially and compassionately | $6,000 |
| Women's Fund of Central Indiana | Contribution to endowment campaign | $5,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | To defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the constitution and laws of the united states guarantee everyone in this country. | $4,000 |
| Indianapolis Art Center | Enhance community through art education, participation and observation | $4,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Support environmental issues/legislation | $3,000 |
| The Julian Center | Support fund program assisting victims of domestic violence | $3,000 |
| Indianapolis Museum of Art | Support creative interests of community through art | $2,500 |
| Walloon Lake Trust & Conservancy | To support the protection of the lands and waters of walloon lake | $2,500 |
| Center for Leadership Development | Support annual fund for youth development | $2,000 |
| The Carter Center | Alleviates human suffering through conflict prevention and resolution, enhancement of freedom and deomcracy, and improvmemnt of individuals' health. | $2,000 |
| Wheeler Mission Ministeries | Provide critically needed goods and services to the homeless, poor, and needy of central indiana | $2,000 |
| Dress for Success | Assist women to become self-sufficient | $1,500 |
| Girls Inc of Indianapolis | Help girls master critical life-readiness skills | $1,500 |
| Wfyi Indianapolis | Support public television broadcasting | $1,500 |
| Fairbanks | Addiction treatment and support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Marrott Woods Nature Preserve | To help preserve the original state of nature in an urban environment | $1,000 |
| Hoosier Environmental Council | Support environmental issues/legislation in indiana | $1,000 |
| Indiana Coalition of Housing & Homeless Issues | Community awareness, homelessness prevention for youth, and building capacity of coalition partners | $1,000 |
| Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra | Assist in providing operating support to the symphony | $1,000 |
| Nuvo Cultural Foundation | To promote and support cultural activities and the arts in indiana | $1,000 |
| Harrison Center for the Arts | Annual fund drive to assist emerging artists and emerging patron community | $500 |
| Herron School of Art & Design | Support john herron society - school of art & design | $500 |
| Humane Society of Indianapolis | Animal shelter with homeless animals for adoption | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Marni McKinney
- Richard D Waterfield
Questions people ask
Does Marni McKinney Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marni McKinney Foundation give?
$60,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs Marni McKinney Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marni McKinney (President) and Richard D Waterfield (Director).
What does Marni McKinney Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, arts and culture and health.