The Makray Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-4298517
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, The Makray Family Foundation has awarded 189 grants totaling $10,402,320 to organizations in California, Illinois and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $2,000 to $320,000, with a median award of $36,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
8 of 40 recipients (20%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 35% in Illinois and funding distributed across 11 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (44%), Cicero (17%), Barrington (15%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 241% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Makray Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association | $110,000 | San Jose, CA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| American Air Museum In Britain | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Biblical Counseling Center | $160,000 | Winfield, IL, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Culture City Church | $50,000 | Cicero, IL, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Encuentro De Amor Y Amistad (Meeting Of Love And Friendship) | $10,000 | Lemon Grove, CA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Global Training Network | $50,000 | Peoria, AZ, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Higher Ground Sun Valley | $10,000 | Ketchum, ID, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| International Crane Foundation | $50,000 | Baraboo, WI, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Kukio Hoomana Fund | $10,000 | Kailuakona, HI, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Maui Homeward Bound Inc | $20,000 | Lahaina, HI, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Moody Bible Institute Of Chicago | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| North Park University | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Point Blue Conservation Science | $80,000 | Petaluma, CA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Rebels East Soccer Club | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Ron Hutchcraft Ministries Inc | $100,000 | Harrison, AR, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Sonoma Academy | $72,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| The Climate Center | $30,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| The Orchard Church | $100,000 | Barrington, IL, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Wildcare Inc | $75,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Worldpartners Foundation | $50,000 | Reading, MA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $110,000 | San Jose, CA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| American Air Museum In Britain | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Biblical Counseling Center | $160,000 | Winfield, IL, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Culture City Church | $50,000 | Cicero, IL, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Encuentro De Amor Y Amistad (Meeting Of Love And Friendship) | $10,000 | Lemon Grove, CA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Global Training Network | $50,000 | Peoria, AZ, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Higher Ground Sun Valley | $10,000 | Ketchum, ID, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| International Crane Foundation | $50,000 | Baraboo, WI, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Kukio Hoomana Fund | $10,000 | Kailuakona, HI, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Maui Homeward Bound Inc | $20,000 | Lahaina, HI, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Moody Bible Institute Of Chicago | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| North Park University | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Point Blue Conservation Science | $80,000 | Petaluma, CA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Rebels East Soccer Club | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Ron Hutchcraft Ministries Inc | $100,000 | Harrison, AR, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Sonoma Academy | $72,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| The Climate Center | $30,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| The Orchard Church | $100,000 | Barrington, IL, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Wildcare Inc | $75,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Worldpartners Foundation | $50,000 | Reading, MA, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $110,000 | San Jose, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| American Air Museum In Britain | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Biblical Counseling Center | $160,000 | Winfield, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Culture City Church | $50,000 | Cicero, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Global Training Network | $50,000 | Peoria, AZ, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Hualalai Ohana Foundation | $10,000 | Kailuakona, HI, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| International Crane Foundation | $50,000 | Baraboo, WI, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Kukio Hoomana Fund | $10,000 | Kailuakona, HI, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Maui Homeward Bound Inc | $20,000 | Lahaina, HI, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Millennium School - San Francisco | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Moody Bible Institute Of Chicago | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| North Park University | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Point Blue Conservation Science | $110,000 | Petaluma, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Ravenswood Community Day Care | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Rebels East Soccer Club | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Ron Hutchcraft Ministries Inc | $50,000 | Harrison, AR, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| The Climate Center | $25,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| The Orchard Church | $100,000 | Barrington, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | $30,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Victory Outreach Church Of Chicagoland | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Worldpartners Foundation | $50,000 | Reading, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $110,000 | San Jose, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| American Air Museum In Britain | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Biblical Counseling Center | $160,000 | Winfield, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Culture City Church | $50,000 | Cicero, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Global Training Network | $50,000 | Peoria, AZ, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Hualalai Ohana Foundation | $10,000 | Kailuakona, HI, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| International Crane Foundation | $50,000 | Baraboo, WI, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Kukio Hoomana Fund | $10,000 | Kailuakona, HI, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Maui Homeward Bound Inc | $20,000 | Lahaina, HI, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Millennium School - San Francisco | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Moody Bible Institute Of Chicago | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| North Park University | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Point Blue Conservation Science | $110,000 | Petaluma, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Ravenswood Community Day Care | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Rebels East Soccer Club | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Ron Hutchcraft Ministries Inc | $50,000 | Harrison, AR, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| The Climate Center | $25,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| The Orchard Church | $100,000 | Barrington, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | $30,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Victory Outreach Church Of Chicagoland | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Worldpartners Foundation | $50,000 | Reading, MA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $200,000 | San Jose, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Biblical Counseling Center | $320,000 | Winfield, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Culture City Church | $50,000 | Cicero, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| International Crane Foundation | $100,000 | Baraboo, WI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Maui Homeward Bound Inc | $35,000 | Lahaina, HI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Millennium School - San Francisco | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Moody Bible Institute Of Chicago | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| National Links Trust | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| North Park University | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Open The Bible | $100,000 | Barrington, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Point Blue Conservation Science | $80,000 | Petaluma, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Ravenswood Community Day Care | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Rebels East Soccer Club | $20,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Ron Hutchcraft Ministries Inc | $100,000 | Harrison, AR, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Climate Center | $10,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Orchard Church | $225,000 | Barrington, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Topic - Trainers Of Pastors International Coalition | $24,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Victory Outreach Church Of Chicagoland | $36,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Worldpartners Foundation | $50,000 | Reading, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $200,000 | San Jose, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Biblical Counseling Center | $320,000 | Winfield, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Culture City Church | $50,000 | Cicero, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| International Crane Foundation | $100,000 | Baraboo, WI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Maui Homeward Bound Inc | $35,000 | Lahaina, HI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Millennium School - San Francisco | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Moody Bible Institute Of Chicago | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| National Links Trust | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| North Park University | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Open The Bible | $100,000 | Barrington, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Point Blue Conservation Science | $80,000 | Petaluma, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Ravenswood Community Day Care | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Rebels East Soccer Club | $20,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Ron Hutchcraft Ministries Inc | $100,000 | Harrison, AR, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Climate Center | $10,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Orchard Church | $225,000 | Barrington, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Topic - Trainers Of Pastors International Coalition | $24,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Victory Outreach Church Of Chicagoland | $36,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Worldpartners Foundation | $50,000 | Reading, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $200,000 | San Jose, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Biblical Counseling Center | $320,000 | Winfield, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Culture City Church | $50,000 | Cicero, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| International Crane Foundation | $100,000 | Baraboo, WI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Maui Homeward Bound Inc | $35,000 | Lahaina, HI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Millennium School - San Francisco | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Moody Bible Institute Of Chicago | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| National Links Trust | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| North Park University | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Open The Bible | $100,000 | Barrington, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Point Blue Conservation Science | $80,000 | Petaluma, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Ravenswood Community Day Care | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Rebels East Soccer Club | $20,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Ron Hutchcraft Ministries Inc | $100,000 | Harrison, AR, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Climate Center | $10,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Orchard Church | $225,000 | Barrington, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Topic - Trainers Of Pastors International Coalition | $24,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Victory Outreach Church Of Chicagoland | $36,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Worldpartners Foundation | $50,000 | Reading, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $100,000 | San Jose, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Biblical Counseling Center | $60,000 | Winfield, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| International Crane Foundation | $50,000 | Baraboo, WI, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Maui Homeward Bound Inc | $15,000 | Lahaina, HI, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Millennium School - San Francisco | $21,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| North Park University | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Point Blue Conservation Science | $80,000 | Petaluma, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Ravenswood Community Day Care | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| The Climate Center | $10,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Worldpartners Foundation | $25,000 | Reading, MA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $100,000 | San Jose, CA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Biblical Counseling Center | $50,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Golden Bridges School | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| International Crane Foundation | $50,000 | Baraboo, WI, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Leadership Resources | $25,000 | Palos Heights, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Lowcountry Biblical Counseling Center | $10,000 | North Charleston, SC, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Maui Homeward Bound Inc | $15,000 | Makawao, HI, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Millennium School - San Francisco | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Mission Montessori Schools | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Point Blue Conservation Science | $80,000 | Petaluma, CA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Ravenswood Community Day Care | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Victory Outreach Church Of Chicagoland | $32,000 | Cicero, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Leadership Resources | $25,000 | Palos Heights, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Biblical Counseling Center | $50,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Lowcountry Biblical Counseling Cent | $10,000 | North Charleston, SC, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Victory Outreach Church Of Chicagol | $30,000 | Cicero, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Kukio Community Fund - Hawaii Comm | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Mission Montessori | $3,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Leadership Resources | $25,000 | Palos Heights, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Biblical Counseling Center | $50,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Lowcountry Biblical Counseling Cent | $10,000 | North Charleston, SC, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Victory Outreach Church Of Chicagol | $30,000 | Cicero, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Coaching Corps | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Gate Academy | $15,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Kukio Community Fund - Hawaii Comm | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Discovery Land Company Foundation | $9,320 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Ravenswood Community Day Care | $7,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| International Crane Foundation | $50,000 | Baraboo, WI, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $100,000 | San Jose, CA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Point Blue Conservation Science | $60,000 | Petaluma, CA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Alzheimer's Association Of Northern California & Northern Nevada | $60,000 | San Jose, CA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Biblical Counseling Center | $50,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| International Crane Foundation | $55,000 | Baraboo, WI, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch | $10,000 | St Helena, CA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Kukio Community Fund - Hawaii Community Foundation | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Leadership Resources | $25,000 | Palos Heights, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Point Blue Conservation Science | $60,000 | Petaluma, CA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Presidio Knolls School | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Ravenswood Community Day Care | $8,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Victory Outreach Church Of Chicagoland | $30,000 | Cicero, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 36-4298517 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 333 W WACKER DR STE 1700 Chicago, IL 60606-1247 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Makray Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Pres/trs/dir | Paul Makray Jr |
|---|---|
| Vp/sec/dir | Carol Donohoe |
Forms 990-PF
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