Mckinney Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyIndianapolis, Indiana · EIN 26-1585667 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.1M
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$5.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $200,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
39% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Foundation | Chicago, IL | To accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy by supporting policy solutions that create robust, competitive markets and the… | $600,000 |
| Iu Environmental Resilience Institute | Bloomington, IN | To connect hoosier communities to funding for climate, energy, and resilience projects. | $250,000 |
| Michigan Saves | Lansing, MI | To promate accessible, equitable, and just investments in energy efficiency and clean energy to support healthy and thriving communities | $250,000 |
| Indiana Democracy Collaborative | Indianapolis, IN | To invest in the long-term political and civic infrastructure needed to lift up all hoosiers. | $240,000 |
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | To create, preserve, teach, and apply knowledge in the service of humanity | $230,000 |
| Stand Up Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | To uplift the values and voices of the movement for change across indiana by elevating the issues that matter most to our democracy. | $225,000 |
| Sierra Club | Indianapolis, IN | Explore, enjoy, and protect the planet | $202,000 |
| Advanced Energy Economy Institute | Washington, DC | To transform public policy to enable rapid growth of advanced energy companies | $200,000 |
| Conservative Energy Network | Lansing, MI | Advocate for and educate policymakers and the public about the strong economic, conservation, and national security benefits of clean,… | $200,000 |
| Iu School of Philanthropy | Indianapolis, IN | To train and empower students and practitioners to innovate and leadand to create positive and lasting change in the world. | $130,000 |
| Faith in Place | Chicago, IL | To cultivate a powerful multifaith movement working for environmental justice through connection, education, and advocacy. | $100,000 |
| Indianapolis Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | To mobilize people, ideas, and investments to make this a community where all individuals have equitable opportunity to reach their full… | $100,000 |
| Solar United Neighbors | Washington, DC | To help people go solar, join together, and fight for their energy rights | $100,000 |
| Voteorg | Washington, DC | To ensure every eligible american has the information and access they need to cast a ballot. | $75,000 |
| Hoosier Environmental Council Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Expand indiana ecosystems, revitalize wabash, global | $51,000 |
| Rewriting America | Washington, DC | To help even more americans electrify, tackle nationwide emissions goals, improve health, and build the next generation of the clean energy… | $50,000 |
| The Conservation Fund | Arlington, VA | To protect america's most critical lands and waters to provide greater access to nature | $50,000 |
| Indianapolis Art Center | Indianapolis, IN | Enhance community through art education, participation, and observation | $32,500 |
| Iu Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | To benefit communities throughout indiana | $20,000 |
| Nuvo Cultural Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | To promote nonprofit community journalism | $10,000 |
| Aclu Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | To defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the constitution and laws of the united states guarantee everyone in this… | $6,140 |
| Unicef | New York, NY | To assist in humanitarian action in ukraine. | $5,000 |
| Iu Maurer School of Law | Bloomington, IN | To transform the curriculum and produce the most prepared, educated, and ethical lawyers in the world | $2,500 |
| Conservation Law Center | Bloomington, IN | To improve conservation law and policy and offer law students clinical experience in the practice of law | $2,000 |
| Indianapolis Zoo | Indianapolis, IN | Support zoo operations which empowers people and communities to advance animal conservation | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood in | Indianapolis, IN | To provide access to high quality health care confidentially and compassionately | $2,000 |
| American Alpine Club | Golden, CO | To promote a community of competent climbers and healthy climbing landscapes | $1,000 |
| Center for Leadership Development | Indianapolis, IN | To foster the advancement of minority youth in central indiana as future professional, business and community leaders by providing… | $1,000 |
| Chip Indy | Indianapolis, IN | To promote community collaboration towards ending homelessness and foster an effective system of homelessness prevention and intervention | $1,000 |
| The Julian Center | Indianapolis, IN | To help victims of domestic violence and abuse become successful survivors. | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Hamilton County | Fishers, IN | Helping central indiana's pets in need. | $500 |
| Protect Our Winters | Boulder, CO | To help protect outdoor places and lifestyles from climate change. | $500 |
| Wfyi | Indianapolis, IN | To empower, entertain, and connect the communitiy through thoughtful journalism, inspiring stories and lifelong learning. | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,140,640 | 33 |
| 2023 | $3,308,800 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349105058
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1585667
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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