Macklanburg Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Macklanburg Foundation is a private foundation in Columbia, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $301,500 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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$301,500
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $198,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $187,500 | 26 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $198,000 | 25 | $5.3 million |
| 2025 | $301,500 | 29 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
Macklanburg 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 Macklanburg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 28 | $296,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nature Conservancy | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Oklahoma State Parks Foundation | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Boston Ave United Methodist Church | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Thomas Gilcrease Institutte of Amer | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Tulsa Literary Coalition | Charitable contribution | $12,000 |
| Red Cross Oklahoma County Chapter | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Sutton Aviation Research | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma Humanities Council | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma Art Institute Quartz Mount | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Wesley Methodist Church | Charitable contribution | $8,000 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Teem of Oklahoma City | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| City Care Okc | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| The Spero Project | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Rotary Club of Grove Oklahoma | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Ottawa County Historical Society | Charitable contribution | $4,500 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| NPR - Ok - State Impact | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Tulsa Garden Center | Charitable contribution | $3,500 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| The Opportunity Project | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Oklahoma Arts Council | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| John Hope Franklin Cntr for Reconci | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Okies for Monarchs | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| Six Twelve Community Center | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| Tulsa Theatre Works | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Charlene Lingo
- Anna Lingo
- Mary Duncan
- Denise Lingo
Questions people ask
Does Macklanburg Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Macklanburg Foundation give?
$301,500 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Macklanburg Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charlene Lingo (Trustee), Anna Lingo (Trustee), Mary Duncan (Trustee) and Denise Lingo (Trustee).
What does Macklanburg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and faith communities.