Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $184,050 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$184,050
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2025 was down from $280,000 the year before.
74% 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 | $119,750 | 22 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $280,000 | 30 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $184,050 | 21 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark McKinley 1020 E Levee Suite 180, Dallas, TX 75207 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 922-9033, vsmith@mk-resources.com |
What Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 4 | $98,000 |
| Texas | 10 | $66,500 |
| Idaho | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wyoming | 5 | $9,050 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unity Alliance Foundation USA | Support for community issues | $50,000 |
| Why Not Win Institute Inc | Towards personalized mentoring and coaching | $25,000 |
| Individual | General operating support for public art museum | $22,500 |
| Stillman College | General operating support | $20,500 |
| Highland Park Presbyterian Church | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Peregrine Fund Inc | Towards conserving and protecting the ecosystem to benefit the raptor population | $10,000 |
| The Compass School of Texas | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Boys Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming | Local youth development programs in Johnson County, Wyoming | $5,000 |
| Providence Christian School of Texa | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Alabama Marines Foundation | Towards 2025 Tuscaloosa Gauntlet | $2,500 |
| Southern Methodist University | Towards the SMU Distinguished Alumni Awards | $2,500 |
| The Brinton Museum | General operating support for public art museum | $2,500 |
| Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation | Towards community park sports and recreation | $2,500 |
| Northern Texas PGA Junior Golf Fnd | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Paul Quinn College | General operating support | $1,000 |
| The Arc of Harris County | Supporting human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities | $1,000 |
| The Dallas Foundation | Towards the Living for LuLu Fund | $1,000 |
| Individual | Towards Special Needs Education | $750 |
| Blood Cancer United | Towards research for cures to blood cancer and to improve quality of life of patients and families | $500 |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Church | General operating support | $500 |
| Sheridan Hawks Junior Hockey Club I | Towards hockey league support | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark C McKinley
- Karla K McKinley
- John K McKinley Jr
- John K McKinley III
- Mark C McKinley II
- Madison M Isner
Questions people ask
Does Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc give?
$184,050 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark C McKinley (Pres./Dir.), Karla K McKinley (Sr.VP/Dir.), John K McKinley Jr (Director) and John K McKinley III (VP) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Merrymac McKinley Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.