McKinstry Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
McKinstry Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 322 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $200,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants322
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$16,800
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
54% 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 | $1.5 million | 332 | $129,400 |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 317 | $133,900 |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 322 | $16,800 |
How to apply
McKinstry Charitable 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 McKinstry Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 37 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 126 | $1.1 million |
| Colorado | 21 | $81,500 |
| Oregon | 27 | $81,000 |
| Texas | 15 | $33,900 |
| California | 12 | $29,400 |
| New York | 11 | $24,700 |
| Florida | 10 | $24,000 |
| Virginia | 7 | $17,700 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $12,500 |
| Illinois | 8 | $9,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Washington University Foundation | Education & STEM | $200,000 |
| Seattle Childrens Foundation | Childrens Health | $132,100 |
| Path | Health & Science | $100,000 |
| Corporation of Gonzaga University | Education & STEM | $75,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Climate Change | $50,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Education & STEM | $45,000 |
| Building Transparency | Climate Change | $40,000 |
| Treehouse | Youth & Family Services | $39,100 |
| Climate Solutions | Climate Change | $36,400 |
| Food Lifeline | Food Security | $31,600 |
| Washington Stem Center | Education & STEM | $27,800 |
| Seattle Colleges Foundation | Education & STEM | $25,000 |
| Groundwork Denver Incorporated | Conservation & Environment | $22,000 |
| Global Partnerships | Economic Justice | $20,000 |
| Earthgen | Climate Change | $20,000 |
| VillageReach | Youth & Family Services | $20,000 |
| Oregon Tradeswomen Inc | Gender Equity | $20,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | Human & Civil Rights | $15,200 |
| Kindering Center | Youth & Family Services | $15,000 |
| Denver Urban Gardens | Conservation & Environment | $15,000 |
| Operation Sack Lunch | Food Security | $15,000 |
| Washington Alliance for Better Schools | Education & STEM | $14,800 |
| GRID Alternatives Colorado Inc | Conservation & Environment | $14,500 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | LGBTQ Equity | $13,900 |
| Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition Technical Advisory Group | Conservation & Environment | $13,500 |
| Second Harvest Inland Northwest | Food Security | $13,500 |
| Marys Place Seattle | Gender Equity | $13,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank Inc | Food Security | $12,900 |
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation & Environment | $12,700 |
| Vanessa Behan | Youth & Family Services | $12,400 |
| Bike Works Seattle | Conservation & Environment | $11,900 |
| Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners | Economic Justice | $11,400 |
| Columbia Slough Watershed Council Inc | Conservation & Environment | $11,300 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Food Security | $11,000 |
| Spark Northwest | Conservation & Environment | $11,000 |
| Texsar Inc | Safety & Stability | $11,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Food Security | $10,500 |
| Forterra NW | Climate Change | $10,500 |
| Community Energy Project Inc | Climate Change | $10,000 |
| North American Association of Environmental Education | Climate Change | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dean Allen
- Matthew Allen
- Joseph Hagar
- Jamie Pedersen
- Ash Awad
Questions people ask
Does McKinstry Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does McKinstry Charitable Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 322 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs McKinstry Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dean Allen (Trustee), Matthew Allen (Trustee), Joseph Hagar (Trustee) and Jamie Pedersen (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does McKinstry Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.