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.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$10,402,320
Total Assets
$25,190,533
Median Grant (all grants)
$36,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
40
Median Grant
$50,000
% Median Grant Growth
+67% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 20%

8 of 40 recipients (20%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

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
+241%

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
General Purposes

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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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.