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Mckinley Educational Initiative is a private corporation based in TEMPE, AZ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. The principal officer is Tamara Rix. It holds total assets of $26M. Annual income is reported at $8.9M. Total assets have grown from $21.1M in 2019 to $26M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Hawaii, Indiana, Arizona. According to available records, Mckinley Educational Initiative has made 38 grants totaling $5.3M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has decreased from $1M in 2020 to $530K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.4M distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1M, with an average award of $139K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Indiana, California, Hawaii, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$38K
Average Grant
$162K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 8 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Mckinley Educational Initiative primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 38 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IN, CA, HI.
Mckinley Educational Initiative has distributed a total of $5.3M across 38 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $139K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1M.
Mckinley Educational Initiative typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mckinley Educational Initiative is headquartered in TEMPE, AZ. While based in AZ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamara Rix | PRESIDENT | $144K | $0 | $144K |
| Tim Mckinley | TREASURER | $60K | $0 | $60K |
| Mark Rix | SECRETARY | $48K | $0 | $48K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$26M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$26M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
38
Total Giving
$5.3M
Average Grant
$139K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue Research FoundationMEDICAL RESEARCH | West Lafayette, IN | $300K | 2023 |
| Jay County Humane SocietyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, IN | $50K | 2023 |
| John Jay Center For LearningGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, IN | $50K | 2023 |
| The Portland FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, IN | $50K | 2023 |
| The Metro Ed FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Jose, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Time Out IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Payson, AZ | $20K | 2023 |
| Aspire Arizona FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Payson, AZ | $15K | 2023 |
| Leadership KauaiGENERAL SUPPORT | Lihue, HI | $10K | 2023 |
| Five Mountains HawaiiGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Kamuela, HI | $10K | 2023 |
| Breast Cancer Research FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Na Kakai Wa'A Moku O HawaiiGENERAL SUPPORT | Kamuela, HI | $20K | 2022 |
| Royal Order - Hale Mua Cultural Group Moku O KohalaGENERAL SUPPORT | Kailuakona, HI | $10K | 2022 |
| Koko - Five Mountains Hawaii IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Kamuela, HI | $50K | 2021 |
| Payson Rotary Club FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Payson, AZ | $15K | 2020 |
| Hale Mua Cultural GroupGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Kailua Kona, HI | $10K | 2020 |
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