The Mckinney Foundation
Invitation OnlyBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 85-3981611 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$232K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$14,000
Total assets$4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
11% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empower Schools of Alabama | Bessemer, AL | General support of programs | $40,000 |
| Mitchell's Place | Birmingham, AL | General support of programs | $25,000 |
| Tum Tum Tree | Birmingham, AL | General support of programs | $25,000 |
| United Way | Birmingham, AL | General support of programs | $25,000 |
| Uab Visual and Performing Arts | Birmingham, AL | General support of programs | $20,000 |
| A Plus Education Foundation | Montgomery, AL | General support of programs | $17,500 |
| Big City Mountaineers | Golden, CO | General support of programs | $15,000 |
| Womens Foundation of Alabama | Birmingham, AL | General support of programs | $15,000 |
| Indian Springs | Indian Springs, AL | General support of programs | $14,000 |
| Alabama Symphony Orchestra | Birmingham, AL | General support of programs | $10,000 |
| Youthserve | Birmingham, AL | General support of programs | $5,000 |
| Advent Episcopal School | Birmingham, AL | General support of programs | $5,000 |
| Prosper Foundation | Birmingham, AL | General support of programs | $5,000 |
| Birmingham Promise | Birmingham, AL | General support of programs | $5,000 |
| Unless U | Vestavia Hills, AL | General support of programs | $2,500 |
| Order of St John | Washington, DC | General support of programs | $2,000 |
| Sibyl Temple Foundation | Vestavia Hills, AL | General support of programs | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $232,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $264,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $231,500 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612179349100701
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-3981611
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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