William J McKee Jr Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
William J McKee Jr Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Worcester, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $345,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$345,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$8.6 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $353,400 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 | $302,000 | 21 | $6.5 million |
| 2024 | $353,400 | 15 | $7.8 million |
| 2025 | $345,000 | 12 | $8.6 million |
How to apply
William J McKee Jr Charitable 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 William J McKee Jr Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 11 | $320,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Umass Memorial Health Care Inc One Biotech Park | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Willard House and Clock Museum Inc | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Clark University | General purpose | $40,000 |
| William J McKee Jr Charitable Foundati | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Boothbay Railway Village Museum | General purpose | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Central Massachusetts | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Worcester Animal Rescue League | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Worcester Academy | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Worcester | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Umass Chan Medical School | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Barnstable Clean Water Coalition | General purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sumner B Tilton Jr
Questions people ask
Does William J McKee Jr Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William J McKee Jr Charitable Foundation give?
$345,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs William J McKee Jr Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sumner B Tilton Jr (Trustee).
What does William J McKee Jr Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and arts and culture.