Macaskill Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Macaskill Foundation is a private foundation in Oyster Bay, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $255,491 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $81,424. 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$255,491
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$81,424
- Assets$11.3 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was up from $87,600 the year before.
12% 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 | $114,500 | 27 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $87,600 | 24 | $6.1 million |
| 2025 | $255,491 | 30 | $11.3 million |
How to apply
Macaskill 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 Macaskill Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $28,874 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 7 | $129,467 |
| New York | 16 | $74,650 |
| Colorado | 2 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Theater | Unrestricted | $81,424 |
| Order of St John | Unrestricted | $26,513 |
| Edinburgh University | Unrestricted | $26,374 |
| Order of St John | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| North Shore Land Alliance | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| International Rescue | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Telluride Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Lab | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mountain Film | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Order of St John | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Harvard School | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Glencove Hospital | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The Taft School | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Queen Elizabeth Garden | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Prep for Prep | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Fountain House | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Edinburgh Intl Festival | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| East Harlem School | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Frick Collection | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| St John Church | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Order of St John | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Patrons of the National Galeris of Scotland | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Order of St John | Unrestricted | $530 |
| City Harvest | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Bayville Fire | Unrestricted | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- John Macaskill
- Bridget A Macaskill
Questions people ask
Does Macaskill Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Macaskill Foundation give?
$255,491 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Macaskill Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Macaskill (Trustee-As Required) and Bridget A Macaskill (Trustee-As Required).
What does Macaskill Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, international and education.