The Macrae Foundation
Invitation OnlyMercer Island, Washington · EIN 91-2001720 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$139K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $17,000.
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
26% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Island Schools Foundation | Mercer Island, WA | Fall & spring support campaigns | $20,000 |
| Three Ring Ranch | Kailuakona, HI | Support exotic animal sanctuary | $20,000 |
| George Pocock Rowing Foundation | Seattle, WA | Support rowing fundraising event | $18,000 |
| Seattle Art Museum | Seattle, WA | Support art museum | $17,000 |
| Mercer Island Youth&family Services | Mercer Island, WA | Support mercer island community | $15,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | Santa Rosa, CA | Support service dog training | $10,000 |
| Pitch Your Peers | Mercer Island, WA | Support equity in education programs | $10,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Support trinity college annual fund | $6,000 |
| Camp Fire Inland Northwest | Spokane, WA | Support the camp and programs | $5,000 |
| Friends of Fircrest | Shoreline, WA | Macrae therapy garden maintenance | $5,000 |
| Mercer Island High School Ptsa | Mercer Island, WA | Support college and career readiness | $5,000 |
| Mercer Island Girls Basketball | Mercer Island, WA | Support youth sports | $3,000 |
| Mercer Island Rowing Club | Mercer Island, WA | Support youth rowing club | $2,000 |
| Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | Programs to reach kids for christ | $2,000 |
| Macaw Rescue & Sanctuary | Carnation, WA | Support rescue and care of parrots | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $139,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $121,500 | 18 |
| 2023 | $120,500 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611899349100511
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-2001720
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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