The Makray Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4298517 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$27M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $80,000.
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
76% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biblical Counseling Center | Winfield, IL | General purposes | $166,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | San Jose, CA | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Moody Bible Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Ron Hutchcraft Ministries Inc | Harrison, AR | General purposes | $100,000 |
| The Orchard Church | Barrington, IL | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Chp 11-99 Foundation (California Highway Patrol) | Costa Mesa, CA | General purposes | $90,000 |
| Point Blue Conservation Science | Petaluma, CA | General purposes | $80,000 |
| Culture City Church | Cicero, IL | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Global Training Network | Peoria, AZ | General purposes | $50,000 |
| International Crane Foundation | Baraboo, WI | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Worldpartners Foundation | Reading, MA | General purposes | $50,000 |
| American Air Museum in Britain | Washington, DC | General purposes | $30,000 |
| The Climate Center | Santa Rosa, CA | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Kukio Hoomana Fund | Kailuakona, HI | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Wildcare Inc | San Rafael, CA | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Maui Homeward Bound Inc | Lahaina, HI | General purposes | $20,000 |
| North Park University | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Coaching Corps | Oakland, CA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Encuentro de Amor Y Amistad (Meeting of Love and Friendship) | Lemon Grove, CA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Hualalai Ohana Foundation | Kailuakona, HI | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Marines' Memorial Association & Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Rebels East Soccer Club | San Diego, CA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Sonoma Academy Fund | Santa Rosa, CA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| The Olympic Club Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Ravenswood Community Day Care | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,157,000 | 25 |
| 2024 | $1,117,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $982,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601599349100015
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4298517
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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