Keith and Mary Kay Mccaw Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 91-1920617 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.6M
Organizations funded62
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$31.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $40,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
51% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Foundation | Seattle, WA | Education fund & health institute | $315,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Disaster relief assistance | $130,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Renton, WA | Assisted housing for king county | $70,000 |
| Conservation International | Arlington, VA | Land conservation | $50,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesada, MD | Medical research | $50,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Seatac, WA | Refugee support | $50,000 |
| Lakeside School | Seattle, WA | Annual fund | $50,000 |
| The Animal Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Animal shelter | $50,000 |
| The Shade Tree | Las Vegas, NV | Domestic violence shelter | $50,000 |
| The Stanford Fund | Stanford, CA | Undergraduate education fund | $50,000 |
| Three Square Food Bank | Las Vegas, NV | Food bank | $50,000 |
| University Medical Center Foundatio | Las Vegas, NV | Support highest level of care | $50,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | Undergraduate education fund | $50,000 |
| Woodland Park Zoo | Seattle, WA | Endowment fund | $50,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Ins | Seattle, WA | Cancer research | $45,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | Disaster relief | $40,000 |
| Lifewire | Bellevue, WA | Domestic violence shelter | $40,000 |
| Refugee for Women | Henderson, NV | Emergency housing | $40,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Fndn | Seattle, WA | Juvenile diabetes research | $30,000 |
| Safe Nest | Las Vegas, NV | Domestic violence support | $30,000 |
| Shine a Light Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Homelessness support | $30,000 |
| Lighthouse Charities | Las Vegas, NV | Low income family support | $20,000 |
| Seattle Aquarium Society | Seattle, WA | Annual fund & ocean pavil campaign | $20,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | Santa Rosa, CA | Companion animal training | $10,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | Seattle, WA | Medical care for children endowment | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Medical care in 3rd world countries | $10,000 |
| Doney Coe Pet Clinic | Seattle, WA | Vet care for homeless pets | $10,000 |
| Dress for Success | Las Vegas, NV | Professional attire for women | $10,000 |
| Epiphany School | Seattle, WA | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind | Smithtown, NY | Guide dogs for the blind assist | $10,000 |
| Homeward Bound Cat Adoption | Las Vegas, NV | Animal rescue shelter | $10,000 |
| Northwest Harvest | Seattle, WA | Food bank | $10,000 |
| Project 150 | Las Vegas, NV | Free clothing and food support | $10,000 |
| Seattle Art Museum | Seattle, WA | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Seattle Children's Theatre | Seattle, WA | Performance arts | $10,000 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Fndtn | Dallas, TX | Breast cancer research | $10,000 |
| Treehouse | Seattle, WA | Foster children assistance | $10,000 |
| Vested Interest in K9's | E Taunton, MA | Vests for first responder canines | $10,000 |
| Akin (Childhaven) | Seattle, WA | Shelter/Care for children | $5,000 |
| Behind the Badge Foundation | Redmond, WA | Line of duty family support | $5,000 |
| Child Fund International | Richmond, VA | Third-World child assistance | $5,000 |
| Cornish College of the Arts | Seattle, WA | Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Crazy4paws Animal Rescue | Henderson, NV | Animal rescue shelter | $5,000 |
| Every Mother Counts | New York, NY | Essential maternity care | $5,000 |
| Hereditary Disease Foundation | New York, NY | Medical research | $5,000 |
| Hopelink | Redmond, WA | Family assistance program | $5,000 |
| Mountain Humane | Hailey, ID | Animal shelter & education | $5,000 |
| Pratt Fine Arts Center | Seattle, WA | Arts school - endowment fund | $5,000 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | Medical care for cleft lips | $5,000 |
| Smiles Forever | Renton, WA | Women in poverty assistance | $5,000 |
| Snow Leopard's Trust | Seattle, WA | Protection for snow leopards | $5,000 |
| Sr3 Sealife Response Rehab & Resea | Des Moines, WA | Sealife rehab and research | $5,000 |
| St James Cathedral | Seattle, WA | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation | Sun Valley, ID | Education program | $5,000 |
| Team Survivor Nw | Seattle, WA | Health programs for cancer survivors | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Seattle, WA | Home/Food services | $5,000 |
| The Uso | Washington, DC | Military morale support | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Endangered species fund | $5,000 |
| Prisoners for Christ | Woodinville, WA | Services to prisoners & families | $2,000 |
| Arboretum Foundation | Seattle, WA | Perserving arboretum | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 62 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,615,000 | 62 |
| 2024 | $1,506,632 | 62 |
| 2023 | $1,328,545 | 75 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601759349100215
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1920617
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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