Mckinstry Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 91-1942024 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.5M
Organizations funded322
Typical grant$500
Total assets$17K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
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
60% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Washington University Foundation | Cheney, WA | Education & STEM | $200,000 |
| Seattle Childrens Foundation | Seattle, WA | Childrens Health | $132,100 |
| Path | Seattle, WA | Health & Science | $100,000 |
| Corporation of Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA | Education & STEM | $75,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Seattle, WA | Climate Change | $50,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Seattle, WA | Education & STEM | $45,000 |
| Building Transparency | Seattle, WA | Climate Change | $40,000 |
| Treehouse | Seattle, WA | Youth & Family Services | $39,100 |
| Climate Solutions | Seattle, WA | Climate Change | $36,400 |
| Food Lifeline | Seattle, WA | Food Security | $31,600 |
| Washington Stem Center | Seattle, WA | Education & STEM | $27,800 |
| Seattle Colleges Foundation | Seattle, WA | Education & STEM | $25,000 |
| Groundwork Denver Incorporated | Denver, CO | Conservation & Environment | $22,000 |
| Global Partnerships | Seattle, WA | Economic Justice | $20,000 |
| Earthgen | Seattle, WA | Climate Change | $20,000 |
| VillageReach | Seattle, WA | Youth & Family Services | $20,000 |
| Oregon Tradeswomen Inc | Portland, OR | Gender Equity | $20,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Human & Civil Rights | $15,200 |
| Kindering Center | Bellevue, WA | Youth & Family Services | $15,000 |
| Denver Urban Gardens | Denver, CO | Conservation & Environment | $15,000 |
| Operation Sack Lunch | Seattle, WA | Food Security | $15,000 |
| Washington Alliance for Better Schools | Shoreline, WA | Education & STEM | $14,800 |
| GRID Alternatives Colorado Inc | Denver, CO | Conservation & Environment | $14,500 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | West Hollywood, CA | LGBTQ Equity | $13,900 |
| Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition Technical Advisory Group | Seattle, WA | Conservation & Environment | $13,500 |
| Second Harvest Inland Northwest | Spokane, WA | Food Security | $13,500 |
| Marys Place Seattle | Seattle, WA | Gender Equity | $13,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank Inc | Portland, OR | Food Security | $12,900 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Conservation & Environment | $12,700 |
| Vanessa Behan | Spokane, WA | Youth & Family Services | $12,400 |
| Bike Works Seattle | Seattle, WA | Conservation & Environment | $11,900 |
| Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners | Spokane, WA | Economic Justice | $11,400 |
| Columbia Slough Watershed Council Inc | Portland, OR | Conservation & Environment | $11,300 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Plano, TX | Food Security | $11,000 |
| Spark Northwest | Seattle, WA | Conservation & Environment | $11,000 |
| Texsar Inc | Wimberley, TX | Safety & Stability | $11,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Denver, CO | Food Security | $10,500 |
| Forterra NW | Seattle, WA | Climate Change | $10,500 |
| Community Energy Project Inc | Portland, OR | Climate Change | $10,000 |
| North American Association of Environmental Education | Washington, DC | Climate Change | $10,000 |
| Washington Conservation Action Education Fund | Seattle, WA | Climate Change | $10,000 |
| Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful Inc | Tampa, FL | Climate Change | $10,000 |
| Central Washington University Foundation | Ellensburg, WA | Education & STEM | $10,000 |
| Northwest Harvest E M M | Seattle, WA | Food Security | $10,000 |
| Feeding America Tampa Bay Inc | Tampa, FL | Food Security | $10,000 |
| Partnership for Learning | Seattle, WA | Schools & Foundations | $10,000 |
| Teach for America Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Schools & Foundations | $10,000 |
| Apprenticeship and NonTraditional Employment for Women | Tukwila, WA | Gender Equity | $10,000 |
| Oregon Health and Science University Foundation | Portland, OR | Food Security | $7,700 |
| Project 48 Inc | Portland, OR | Youth & Family Services | $6,700 |
| With Love From Em Foundation | Lynnwood, WA | Health & Science | $6,000 |
| Operation Homefront Inc | San Antonio, TX | Veterans Support | $5,900 |
| Byrd Barr Place | Seattle, WA | Racial Justice | $5,800 |
| Black Diamond Community Center Association | Black Diamond, WA | Food Security | $5,500 |
| Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc | Chicago, IL | LGBTQ Equity | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | New York, NY | Conservation & Environment | $5,000 |
| Barth Syndrome Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | Childrens Health | $5,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Seattle, WA | Youth & Family Services | $5,000 |
| Mukilteo Schools Foundation | Mukilteo, WA | Education & STEM | $5,000 |
| Gold Crown Foundation | Denver, CO | Education & STEM | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 322 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,512,900 | 322 |
| 2024 | $1,095,900 | 317 |
| 2023 | $1,497,050 | 332 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611819349100501
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1942024
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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