McKay Family Foundation
Accepts applications
McKay Family Foundation is a private foundation in Eugene, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $349,000 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$349,000
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was down from $349,700 the year before.
42% of its 2025 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 | $361,400 | 33 | $7.2 million |
| 2024 | $349,700 | 31 | $7.2 million |
| 2025 | $349,000 | 31 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Amy Romero 76 Centennial Loop Suite D, Eugene, OR 97401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (541) 484-7102 |
| What to submit | - evidence of 501(c)(3) exemption status - project description and budget - list of governing body |
| Deadlines | 3/31 and 9/30 each year |
| Restrictions | Generally limited to lane county, Oregon charities or charities serving lane county residents |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What McKay Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 31 | $349,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Relief Nursery | Program support | $25,000 |
| Pearl Buck Center | Program support | $22,500 |
| Community Supported Shelters | Program support | $20,000 |
| Every Child Lane County | Program support | $20,000 |
| Food for Lane County | Program support | $20,000 |
| Hosea Youth Services | Program support | $20,000 |
| Looking Glass | Program support | $15,000 |
| Square One Villages | Program support | $15,000 |
| Burrito Brigade | Program support | $13,000 |
| Emmaus Lutheran Church | Program support | $13,000 |
| Agape Families | Program support | $10,000 |
| Assistance Leauge of Eugene | Program support | $10,000 |
| Bags of Love | Program support | $10,000 |
| Casa of Lane County | Program support | $10,000 |
| Family Relief Nursery | Program support | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Children | Program support | $10,000 |
| Kids First | Program support | $10,000 |
| Parenting Now | Program support | $10,000 |
| Positive Community Kitchen | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Arc of Lane County | Program support | $10,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine | Program support | $8,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Emerald Valley | Program support | $7,500 |
| Circle of Friends School | Program support | $7,500 |
| Daisy Chain | Program support | $7,500 |
| One Hope Lane County | Program support | $7,500 |
| Catholic Community Services | Program support | $5,000 |
| Community Food for Creswell | Program support | $5,000 |
| HIV Alliance | Program support | $5,000 |
| Lane County Diaper Bank | Program support | $5,000 |
| Serenity Lane | Program support | $5,000 |
| Riverview Center for Growth | Program support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kelly L Thakkar
- Tracie M Shojai
- Dale Williams
- Amy L Romero
- Lisa L Korth
Questions people ask
Does McKay Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 3/31 and 9/30 each year.
How much does McKay Family Foundation give?
$349,000 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs McKay Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kelly L Thakkar (Trustee), Tracie M Shojai (Trustee), Dale Williams (Trustee) and Amy L Romero (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does McKay Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and food and hunger.