McKinnon Family Foundation
Accepts applications
McKinnon Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.6 million in 50 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $1.4 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.6 million
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$40.5 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.9 million the year before.
37% 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 | $1.6 million | 27 | $30.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 44 | $35.8 million |
| 2025 | $3.6 million | 50 | $40.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Daniel I McKinnon C/O Trebatch 950 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 295-7703 |
| What to submit | The application should be in writing stating the purpose of the organization, address, telephone number and person to contact. Also please include prior period operating statement and balance sheet, and whether the organization is a 501(c)(3) organization. |
| Deadlines | N/a n/a |
What McKinnon Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 21 | $1.9 million |
| New Mexico | 7 | $774,500 |
| New York | 8 | $312,833 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $300,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $130,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $120,000 |
| Hawaii | 3 | $37,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $35,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $8,380 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCSF Foundation | Education | $1.4 million |
| Santa Fe Institute | Dedicated to the multidisciplinary study of the fundamental principles of complex adaptive systems, including physical, computational, biological, and social systems. | $500,000 |
| Brown University | Education | $300,000 |
| Roger Federer Charitable Fund | Supports educational projects located in the region of southern africa and switzerland. | $197,000 |
| First Serve - New Mexico | To strengthen the lives and enhance the character of santa fe's children through education, life skills, and tennis. | $125,000 |
| Harvard University | Education | $100,000 |
| Stinson Beach Volunteer Firefighters Assoc | Community services | $100,000 |
| Peoria Riverfront Museum | Arts | $100,000 |
| Eat Learn Play Foundation | Support children's wellbeing through nutrition, education, and safe play opportunities. | $100,000 |
| University of New Mexico Mens Basketball | Raises funds necessary to provide financial support for student-athlete scholarships, facilities, programs that support student-athlete success and operational support | $62,500 |
| Connected-The National Center for College & Career | Education | $50,000 |
| Road Runner Food Bank of New Mexico | Community services | $50,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Medical | $43,333 |
| Golden State Community Foundation | Community services | $41,000 |
| Life Spring Network | Christian discipleship and leadership development ministry. | $30,000 |
| New Mexico Community Trust Tennis Court Project | Community services | $26,500 |
| Every Mother Counts | To make pregnancy and childbirth safe for every mother, everywhere. | $25,000 |
| Harper for Kids | Education | $25,000 |
| Imentor | Education | $25,000 |
| Jamaica Youth Tennis Foundation Inc | Community services | $25,000 |
| Occidental College | Education | $25,000 |
| Westminister Presbyterian Church | Religious | $25,000 |
| Conservation International | To spotlight and secure the critical benefits that nature provides to humanity by protecting biodiversity hotspots and promoting sustainable practices. | $25,000 |
| Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California | Citizen education and engagement on domestic and international civic affairs. | $25,000 |
| The Battery Foundation | To increase charitable giving by connecting philanthropists with nonprofit organizations and causes that address some of society's toughest challenges. | $20,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association NM Chapter | Medical | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Community service | $10,000 |
| Horizons National | Education | $10,000 |
| Wm Keck Observatory | Scientific discovery | $10,000 |
| Pasadena Humane | Care for animals | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels-San Francisco | Community services | $10,000 |
| Fisher Friendly Climate Action Fund-(nopi Inc) | To support climate action | $10,000 |
| Pnoc Foundation | Medical | $10,000 |
| Neighborshare Inc | Community services | $10,000 |
| Blue Angels Foundation | Resolving post traumatic stress and transitional housing for veterans. | $8,380 |
| Anglican Diocese in New England | Religious | $5,000 |
| Bob Woodruff Foundation | To help veterans. | $5,000 |
| Partners in Health | Medical | $5,000 |
| Robert Toigo Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
| San Francisco- Marin Food Bank | Community services | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel I McKinnonn
- Sonnet McKinnon
- William McKinnon
- Ashley McKinnon
Questions people ask
Does McKinnon Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: N/a n/a.
How much does McKinnon Family Foundation give?
$3.6 million in tax year 2025, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs McKinnon Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Daniel I McKinnonn (Trustee), Sonnet McKinnon (Trustee), William McKinnon (Trustee) and Ashley McKinnon (Trustee).
What does McKinnon Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and international.