McKinney Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
McKinney Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.1 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $600,000. 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$3.1 million
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.3 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 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 | $3.3 million | 30 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $3.1 million | 33 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
McKinney Family 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.
What McKinney Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 20 | $1.3 million |
| Illinois | 2 | $700,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $450,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $425,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $230,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Foundation | To accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy by supporting policy solutions that create robust, competitive markets and the benefits they bring | $600,000 |
| Iu Environmental Resilience Institute | To connect hoosier communities to funding for climate, energy, and resilience projects. | $250,000 |
| Michigan Saves | To promate accessible, equitable, and just investments in energy efficiency and clean energy to support healthy and thriving communities | $250,000 |
| Indiana Democracy Collaborative | To invest in the long-term political and civic infrastructure needed to lift up all hoosiers. | $240,000 |
| Emory University | To create, preserve, teach, and apply knowledge in the service of humanity | $230,000 |
| Stand Up Indiana | To uplift the values and voices of the movement for change across indiana by elevating the issues that matter most to our democracy. | $225,000 |
| Sierra Club | Explore, enjoy, and protect the planet | $202,000 |
| Advanced Energy Economy Institute | To transform public policy to enable rapid growth of advanced energy companies | $200,000 |
| Conservative Energy Network | Advocate for and educate policymakers and the public about the strong economic, conservation, and national security benefits of clean, renewable energy and energy efficiency | $200,000 |
| Iu School of Philanthropy | To train and empower students and practitioners to innovate and leadand to create positive and lasting change in the world. | $130,000 |
| Faith in Place | To cultivate a powerful multifaith movement working for environmental justice through connection, education, and advocacy. | $100,000 |
| Indianapolis Foundation | To mobilize people, ideas, and investments to make this a community where all individuals have equitable opportunity to reach their full potential. | $100,000 |
| Solar United Neighbors | To help people go solar, join together, and fight for their energy rights | $100,000 |
| Voteorg | To ensure every eligible american has the information and access they need to cast a ballot. | $75,000 |
| Hoosier Environmental Council Foundation | Expand indiana ecosystems, revitalize wabash, global | $51,000 |
| Rewriting America | To help even more americans electrify, tackle nationwide emissions goals, improve health, and build the next generation of the clean energy workforce. | $50,000 |
| The Conservation Fund | To protect america's most critical lands and waters to provide greater access to nature | $50,000 |
| Indianapolis Art Center | Enhance community through art education, participation, and observation | $32,500 |
| Iu Foundation | To benefit communities throughout indiana | $20,000 |
| Nuvo Cultural Foundation | To promote nonprofit community journalism | $10,000 |
| 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. | $6,140 |
| UNICEF | To assist in humanitarian action in ukraine. | $5,000 |
| Iu Maurer School of Law | To transform the curriculum and produce the most prepared, educated, and ethical lawyers in the world | $2,500 |
| Conservation Law Center | To improve conservation law and policy and offer law students clinical experience in the practice of law | $2,000 |
| Indianapolis Zoo | Support zoo operations which empowers people and communities to advance animal conservation | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood in | To provide access to high quality health care confidentially and compassionately | $2,000 |
| American Alpine Club | To promote a community of competent climbers and healthy climbing landscapes | $1,000 |
| Center for Leadership Development | To foster the advancement of minority youth in central indiana as future professional, business and community leaders by providing experiences that encourage personal development and educational attainment. | $1,000 |
| Chip Indy | To promote community collaboration towards ending homelessness and foster an effective system of homelessness prevention and intervention | $1,000 |
| The Julian Center | To help victims of domestic violence and abuse become successful survivors. | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Hamilton County | Helping central indiana's pets in need. | $500 |
| Protect Our Winters | To help protect outdoor places and lifestyles from climate change. | $500 |
| Wfyi | To empower, entertain, and connect the communitiy through thoughtful journalism, inspiring stories and lifelong learning. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert H McKinney
- Marni McKinney
- Kevin K McKinney
- Lisa C McKinney
- Ralph Nowak
- Kent McKinney
- Robert C McKinney
- Stephanie Goodrid Lawson
Questions people ask
Does McKinney Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does McKinney Family Foundation Inc give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs McKinney Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert H McKinney (Chairman & Director), Marni McKinney (President, Treasurer, & Di), Kevin K McKinney (Vice-President & Director) and Lisa C McKinney (Secretary & Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does McKinney Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and community development.