Quick Summary
Name: Maccready Family Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $433,426 (approximate annual expenses) |
| Grant Range | Not publicly specified |
| Average Grant | $60,000 |
| Application Method | Invitation Only / No Public Process |
Contact Details
Address: PO Box 1532, Pennington, NJ 08534-0691 Phone: 888-866-3275 Website: Not available Email: Not available
Geographic Focus
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- California (Los Angeles area, Bay Area: Altadena, Encinitas, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Oakland)
- Pennsylvania (Philadelphia)
- Arizona (Phoenix)
- New Jersey (Newark)
- Delaware
Focus on underserved communities across these regions.
Funding Priorities
The MacCready Family Foundation has a distinctive approach focused on:
- Youth-focused nonprofits - Supporting small organizations serving young people
- Homeless youth services - Resources and safe spaces for homeless youth
- Youth leadership and civic engagement - Programs that give young people leadership roles in their communities
- Urban agriculture and food justice - Youth-led initiatives growing fresh produce in underserved communities
- Science education - Hands-on science opportunities for underprivileged youth
- Mental health services - Supporting mental health clinics and services
Funding Approach: The foundation provides unrestricted, multi-year operating grants to a small number (handful) of organizations, allowing for greater impact and sustainability.
What They Don't Fund
Information not publicly available. The foundation appears to focus exclusively on youth-serving organizations, suggesting they likely do not fund:
- Organizations not serving youth
- Capital projects (given their unrestricted operating grant model)
- General operating support outside their identified focus areas
Application Method
No public application process. The foundation operates as a private family foundation that:
- Identifies organizations directly through research and site visits
- Works with a small, select group of grantees
- Provides multi-year commitments rather than one-time grants
- Does not appear to accept unsolicited proposals
Interested organizations may contact the foundation by phone (888-866-3275) to inquire, but the foundation's strategy suggests they proactively identify potential grantees rather than accepting applications.
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