McKenzie Foundation D/B/A the McKenzie Foundation
Preselected recipients only
McKenzie Foundation D/B/A the McKenzie Foundation is a private foundation in Chattangooga, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $474,300 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$474,300
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$15.1 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was down from $741,938 the year before.
58% 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 | $567,150 | 36 | $17.7 million |
| 2024 | $741,938 | 38 | $16.5 million |
| 2025 | $474,300 | 31 | $15.1 million |
How to apply
McKenzie Foundation D/B/A the McKenzie 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What McKenzie Foundation D/B/A the McKenzie Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 24 | $380,700 |
| Florida | 2 | $70,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $15,100 |
| Maine | 1 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust | Operating funds | $60,000 |
| United Way of Greater Chattanooga | Operating funds | $50,000 |
| Purpose Point Learning Center | Operating funds | $50,000 |
| Chattanooga Preparatory School | Operating funds | $50,000 |
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank | Operating funds | $30,000 |
| Men of Valor | Operating funds | $27,500 |
| Adult & Teen Challenge Midsouth | Operating funds | $25,000 |
| Baylor School | Operating fund | $25,000 |
| Chatt Foundation | Operating funds | $15,000 |
| Lookout Mountain School PTA | Opertaing funds | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Ocoee Region | Operating funds | $15,000 |
| Welcome Home of Chattanooga | Operating funds | $12,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Chattanooga | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| Fairyland Elementary School PTO | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| Skyuka Hall | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| Tall Timbers Foundation Inc | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| Bridge Refugee Services | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| Atlantic Salmon Federation | Operating funds | $7,500 |
| Songbirds Foundation | Operating funds | $7,200 |
| Be the Change Youth Initiative | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| University of Tennessee Chattanooga | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| RISE Chattanooga | Operating funds | $4,500 |
| Second Verses | Operating funds | $4,000 |
| WDYN Inc | Operating funds | $3,000 |
| Chattaneuter | Operating funds | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga | Operating funds | $2,500 |
| Chattanooga Guns and Hoses | Operating funds | $2,500 |
| Ringgold Elementary School | Operating funds | $2,100 |
| Chattanooga Fire Fighters Association | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| the national society of colonial dames of america | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Nonprofit Resource Center | Operating funds | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Johnny Smith
- W Thorpe McKenzie
- Sarah H McKenzie
- William P Aiken
Questions people ask
Does McKenzie Foundation D/B/A the McKenzie Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does McKenzie Foundation D/B/A the McKenzie Foundation give?
$474,300 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs McKenzie Foundation D/B/A the McKenzie Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Johnny Smith (President/Treas/Asst Sec), W Thorpe McKenzie (Vice President), Sarah H McKenzie (Director) and William P Aiken (Secretary/Director).
What does McKenzie Foundation D/B/A the McKenzie Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.