Mackin Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Mackin Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2024 it gave $784,500 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $120,000. 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$784,500
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$120,000
- Assets$14.5 million
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2024 was up from $619,500 the year before.
74% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $619,500 | 19 | $13.0 million |
| 2024 | $784,500 | 23 | $14.5 million |
How to apply
Mackin 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 Mackin Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 18 | $764,500 |
| California | 2 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The West End School | Education | $120,000 |
| Catholic Charities Foundation | Education | $100,000 |
| Centre College | Education | $100,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Support for Needy | $60,000 |
| Big Brother Big Sisters of Kentuckiana | Disadvantaged Youth Mentoring | $50,000 |
| Harbor House | Support for Disabled | $50,000 |
| Meredith Dunn School | Education | $50,000 |
| Waterfront Development Corp | Conservation | $50,000 |
| Saint Xavier High School | Education | $45,000 |
| Educational Justice Foundation | Education | $30,000 |
| The Backside Learning Center | Education | $26,500 |
| Cabbage Patch Settlement House | Disadvantaged Youth Mentoring | $25,000 |
| Olmstead Parks | Conservation | $25,000 |
| Nativity Academy | Education | $20,000 |
| UP for Women & Children | Support for Needy | $5,500 |
| Catawba College | Education | $5,000 |
| Louisville Youth Philanthropy | Education | $5,000 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Education | $5,000 |
| Sisters of St Benedict | Support for Needy | $5,000 |
| California State University | Education | $2,500 |
| Woodland Community College | Education | $2,500 |
| Queens Daughters | Support for Needy | $1,500 |
| Parklands of Floyds Fork | Conservation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jessica Kramer
- Michael J Mackin
- Jeffrey L Mackin
- Lauren Novak
- Jay L Mackin
Questions people ask
Does Mackin Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mackin Foundation Inc give?
$784,500 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Mackin Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jessica Kramer (President), Michael J Mackin (Vice President), Jeffrey L Mackin (Vice President) and Lauren Novak (Sec./Treas.) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Mackin Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and faith communities.