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The McKay Family Foundation Inc, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $1.5 million across 25 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CLIMATE EMERGENCY FUND
$4.6M
77%
CAPITAL & MAIN
$575K
10%
JACOBIN FOUNDATION LTD
$200.3K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MCKAY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC?
No. MCKAY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MCKAY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC give?
MCKAY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Illinois. 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 MCKAY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MCKAY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MCKAY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, MCKAY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $1.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MCKAY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, MCKAY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include CLIMATE EMERGENCY FUND, CAPITAL & MAIN, and JACOBIN FOUNDATION LTD. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MCKAY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC?
MCKAY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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