MAKO FOUNDATION

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
30-0286945
Private Foundation
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Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
30-0286945
Private Foundation

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

The MAKO Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. With a total of $383.6K in grants paid to 64 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the MAKO Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$383.6K

2024
Grantees funded
64
Multi-year grantees
77%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

59

Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Nancy Meyer
Board Member
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Michael C McQuinn
Board Member
L
Lauren K Macdonald
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MAKO FOUNDATION?
No. MAKO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MAKO FOUNDATION give?
MAKO FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are MAKO FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MAKO FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MAKO FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MAKO FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $384 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MAKO FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MAKO FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include Natural Resources Defense Council Inc, SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER INC, and INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MAKO FOUNDATION?
MAKO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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