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The McKenzie Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofit initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $100.5K awarded to 12 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The McKenzie Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE ROTARY FOUNDATION OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
Evanston, IL
$350K
33%

The Orphanetwork
Virginia Beach, VA
$100K
9%
TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 211 FOUNDATION
Palatine, IL
$100K
9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The McKenzie Foundation?
No. The McKenzie Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The McKenzie Foundation give?
The McKenzie Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Virginia, and Florida. 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 The McKenzie Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The McKenzie Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The McKenzie Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The McKenzie Foundation awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $101 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The McKenzie Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The McKenzie Foundation awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include THE ROTARY FOUNDATION OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL, The Orphanetwork, and TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 211 FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The McKenzie Foundation?
The McKenzie Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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