Mackesy Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mackesy Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bronxville, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.9 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $1.3 million. 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$2.9 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$37,500
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$29.4 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.5 million the year before.
44% 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 | $3.5 million | 18 | $28.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 18 | $29.4 million |
How to apply
Mackesy Family 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 Mackesy Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $1.3 million |
| New York | 8 | $888,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $250,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $170,000 |
| California | 2 | $150,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $21,250 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| William & Mary Foundation | General support | $1.3 million |
| Graham Windham | General support | $633,000 |
| US Squash | General support | $250,000 |
| Princeton University | General support | $170,000 |
| The Rockefeller University | General support | $125,000 |
| Impact Through Golf Foundation | General support | $90,000 |
| Discovery Land Company Foundation | General support | $60,000 |
| Lead Africa | General support | $50,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Mainsprings | General support | $25,000 |
| Grassroot Soccer | General support | $21,250 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | General support | $10,000 |
| Destination College | General support | $10,000 |
| Lake Waramaug Task Force | General support | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General support | $5,000 |
| Squash and Education Alliance | General support | $5,000 |
| Goodwill Industries International Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Black Players for Change | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- D Scott Mackesy
- Jennifer T Mackesy
Questions people ask
Does Mackesy Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mackesy Family Foundation give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.
Who runs Mackesy Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists D Scott Mackesy (Co -Trustee) and Jennifer T Mackesy (Co-Trustee).
What does Mackesy Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.