Mckinnon Family Foundation
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 35-7079265 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.6M
Organizations funded50
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$40.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $43,333.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DANIEL I MCKINNON |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O TREBATCH 950 THIRD AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10022 |
| Phone | 2032957703 |
| Form and materials | THE APPLICATION SHOULD BE IN WRITING STATING THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER AND PERSON TO CONTACT. ALSO PLEASE INCLUDE PRIOR PERIOD OPERATING STATEMENT AND BALANCE SHEET, AND WHETHER THE ORGANIZATION IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. |
| Deadlines | N/A N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
84% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ucsf Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Education | $1,430,000 |
| Santa Fe Institute | Santa Fe, NM | Dedicated to the multidisciplinary study of the fundamental principles of complex adaptive systems, including physical, computational,… | $500,000 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | Education | $300,000 |
| Roger Federer Charitable Fund | New York, NY | Supports educational projects located in the region of southern africa and switzerland. | $197,000 |
| First Serve - New Mexico | Santa Fe, NM | To strengthen the lives and enhance the character of santa fe's children through education, life skills, and tennis. | $125,000 |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | Education | $100,000 |
| Stinson Beach Volunteer Firefighters Assoc | Stinson Beach, CA | Community services | $100,000 |
| Peoria Riverfront Museum | Peoria, IL | Arts | $100,000 |
| Eat Learn Play Foundation | Oakland, CA | Support children's wellbeing through nutrition, education, and safe play opportunities. | $100,000 |
| University of New Mexico Mens Basketball | Alburquerque, NM | Raises funds necessary to provide financial support for student-athlete scholarships, facilities, programs that support student-athlete… | $62,500 |
| Connected-The National Center for College & Career | Berkeley, CA | Education | $50,000 |
| Road Runner Food Bank of New Mexico | Albuquerque, NM | Community services | $50,000 |
| Breakthrough T1d | New York, NY | Medical | $43,333 |
| Golden State Community Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Community services | $41,000 |
| Life Spring Network | Roselle, IL | Christian discipleship and leadership development ministry. | $30,000 |
| New Mexico Community Trust Tennis Court Project | Albuquerque, NM | Community services | $26,500 |
| Every Mother Counts | New York, NY | To make pregnancy and childbirth safe for every mother, everywhere. | $25,000 |
| Harper for Kids | San Francisco, CA | Education | $25,000 |
| Imentor | New York, NY | Education | $25,000 |
| Jamaica Youth Tennis Foundation Inc | Kamuela, HI | Community services | $25,000 |
| Occidental College | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $25,000 |
| Westminister Presbyterian Church | Tiburon, CA | Religious | $25,000 |
| Conservation International | Arlington, VA | To spotlight and secure the critical benefits that nature provides to humanity by protecting biodiversity hotspots and promoting… | $25,000 |
| Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California | San Francisco, CA | Citizen education and engagement on domestic and international civic affairs. | $25,000 |
| The Battery Foundation | San Francisco, CA | To increase charitable giving by connecting philanthropists with nonprofit organizations and causes that address some of society's toughest… | $20,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Nm Chapter | Albuquerque, NM | Medical | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | New York, NY | Community service | $10,000 |
| Horizons National | Westport, CT | Education | $10,000 |
| Wm Keck Observatory | Kamuela, HI | Scientific discovery | $10,000 |
| Pasadena Humane | Pasadena, CA | Care for animals | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels-San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Community services | $10,000 |
| Fisher Friendly Climate Action Fund-(Nopi Inc) | Walpole, MA | To support climate action | $10,000 |
| Pnoc Foundation | San Rafael, CA | Medical | $10,000 |
| Neighborshare Inc | Reston, VA | Community services | $10,000 |
| Blue Angels Foundation | Pensacola, FL | Resolving post traumatic stress and transitional housing for veterans. | $8,380 |
| Anglican Diocese in New England | Amesbury, MA | Religious | $5,000 |
| Bob Woodruff Foundation | New York, NY | To help veterans. | $5,000 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | Medical | $5,000 |
| Robert Toigo Foundation | Oakland, CA | Education | $5,000 |
| San Francisco- Marin Food Bank | San Francisco, CA | Community services | $5,000 |
| Teaching Matters | New York, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation | Costa Mesa, CA | Community services | $4,000 |
| Harlem Grown | New York, NY | Community services | $2,500 |
| Kukio Ho'omana Fund | Kailua Kona, HI | Education and youth development | $2,500 |
| Extra Foodorg | Kentfield, CA | Rescue and deliver fresh, nutritious food to at-risk children, seniors and families in need. | $1,500 |
| Family House | San Francisco, CA | Community services | $1,500 |
| Animal Humane Nm | Albuquerque, NM | Improving lifes of dogs and cats. | $500 |
| Marin County Search and Rescue | San Rafael, CA | Community services | $500 |
| St Mary's College Women's Tennis Team Fund | Moraga, CA | Education | $250 |
| Tiburon Volunteer Fire Department | Tiburon, CA | Community services | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,617,213 | 50 |
| 2024 | $2,888,350 | 44 |
| 2023 | $1,585,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611249349101791
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-7079265
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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