The McKay Family Foundation is Compelled by Legacy to Empower the Most Vulnerable People to Thrive
The most visible pattern in Mckay Family Foundation’s recent giving is repeated support for local organizations serving vulnerable people in Lane County, Oregon. In 2024 and 2023, the foundation returned to the same community groups more than once, including Food for Lane County, Relief Nursery, and Every Child Lane County, with grants that ranged from $20,000 to $35,000 in the recent list. That repetition suggests a funder that stays with organizations over time rather than moving quickly from one grantee to the next. The foundation’s public grant records point to a broad human-services portfolio rooted in education, youth services, homelessness, poverty outreach, disability assistance, and medical and mental health services. It also supports program work and operating costs, with grants described as program support across recent awards. The recent list shows funding across early learning, family support, shelter-related services, and community care. Organizations such as Square One Villages and Center for Community Counseling appear alongside food access, youth development, and disability-focused providers, showing a local grantmaker working across connected needs within the same region.
Education and early learning are part of the foundation’s core portfolio. Recent grants include $20,000 to Parenting Now for program support and $10,000 to Circle of Friends School for program support. The focus list also names early learning, pre-K readiness, parent education, and K-12 education supports. Youth services are another recurring theme. Mckay Family Foundation gave $15,000 to Hosea Youth Services for program support and $30,000 to Every Child Lane County for program support. Its topic list includes youth prevention, basic needs, substance abuse, advocacy, counseling, and shelter. The foundation also funds housing and basic-needs work. Recent grants include $20,000 to Square One Villages and $15,000 to Eugene Mission Inc, both for program support. Poverty outreach and homelessness interventions are named priorities in the foundation’s grant program descriptions. Medical, mental health, and disability-related services round out the pattern. Awards include $20,000 to Center for Community Counseling, $15,000 to Volunteers in Medicine, and $20,000 to Pearl Buck Center, all listed as program support.
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Most grants fall between $8K and $15K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$15K
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Recent grants cluster in a relatively tight range, with a typical grant size of $7,500 at the 25th percentile, $10,000 at the median, and $15,000 at the 75th percentile. The public grant list also shows some larger awards, including $35,000 and several grants in the $20,000 to $25,000 range. The foundation appears to make recurring awards to the same organizations across years. Relief Nursery, Food for Lane County, Every Child Lane County, Square One Villages, and St Vincent De Paul each appear more than once in the recent-grants list. Grants are described as program support, and the active programs indicate project and operating grants. Applications use a letter of inquiry, with selected organizations invited to continue through a second stage in some cycles.
Mckay Family Foundation’s grantmaking is highly concentrated in Oregon. All recent grants in the data went to U.S. recipients, and every listed recipient is in Oregon. Eugene appears most often, with many grants to organizations there, while Springfield is also a repeated recipient city. Portland appears once in the recent list through Boys & Girls Aid Society of Oregon. The foundation’s active programs emphasize Lane County, especially the Eugene area, as the main service region.
It funds 501(c)(3) organizations serving vulnerable populations, with program areas that include education, youth services, homelessness, poverty outreach, disability assistance, and medical and mental health services. The active grant programs also mention early learning, pre-K readiness, parent education, and family support work.
Yes. The foundation’s active programs say funding supports project and operating grants, and the recent grants list labels awards as program support. Its grant descriptions also mention support for program costs and equipment in some cycles.
Typical grants are modest but flexible: the 25th percentile is $7,500, the median is $10,000, and the 75th percentile is $15,000. Recent grants also include some larger awards, such as $20,000, $25,000, and $35,000.
Some programs use a two-stage process. Applicants begin with a Letter of Inquiry, and selected organizations are then invited to submit a full application. The active programs also describe the process as competitive and note that unsolicited applications are accepted.
Its grantmaking is concentrated in Oregon, with 100% of grants in the data going to recipients in the headquarters state. The active programs focus on Lane County, especially the Eugene area, and recent recipients also include organizations in Springfield and Portland.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Mckay Family Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organizations must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt and in good standing with the IRS.
Deadline: LOIs accepted any time. Full applications must be received by March 31 and September 30 for review at the next trustee meeting.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RELIEF NURSERY | EUGENE, OR | $25,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| PEARL BUCK CENTER | EUGENE, OR | $22,500 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FOOD FOR LANE COUNTY | EUGENE, OR | $20,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| EVERY CHILD LANE COUNTY | EUGENE, OR | $20,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| COMMUNITY SUPPORTED SHELTERS | EUGENE, OR | $20,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HOSEA YOUTH SERVICES | EUGENE, OR | $20,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LOOKING GLASS | EUGENE, OR | $15,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SQUARE ONE VILLAGES | EUGENE, OR | $15,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BURRITO BRIGADE | EUGENE, OR | $13,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| EMMAUS LUTHERAN CHURCH | EUGENE, OR | $13,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| PARENTING NOW | EUGENE, OR | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN | EUGENE, OR | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| KIDS FIRST | EUGENE, OR | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| AGAPE FAMILIES | EUGENE, OR | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| POSITIVE COMMUNITY KITCHEN | EUGENE, OR | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BAGS OF LOVE | EUGENE, OR | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CASA OF LANE COUNTY | SPRINGFIELD, OR | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| THE ARC OF LANE COUNTY | SPRINGFIELD, OR | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FAMILY RELIEF NURSERY | COTTAGE GROVE, OR | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ASSISTANCE LEAUGE OF EUGENE | EUGENE, OR | $10,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE | SPRINGFIELD, OR | $8,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CIRCLE OF FRIENDS SCHOOL | COTTAGE GROVE, OR | $7,500 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF EMERALD VALLEY | EUGENE, OR | $7,500 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| DAISY CHAIN | EUGENE, OR | $7,500 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ONE HOPE LANE COUNTY | EUGENE, OR | $7,500 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HIV ALLIANCE | EUGENE, OR | $5,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LANE COUNTY DIAPER BANK | EUGENE, OR | $5,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES | SPRINGFIELD, OR | $5,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SERENITY LANE | COBURG, OR | $5,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| COMMUNITY FOOD FOR CRESWELL | CRESWELL, OR | $5,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| RIVERVIEW CENTER FOR GROWTH | SPRINGFIELD, OR | $2,500 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| EVERY CHILD LANE COUNTY | EUGENE, OR | $40,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| RELIEF NURSERY | EUGENE, OR | $25,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FOOD FOR LANE COUNTY | EUGENE, OR | $20,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SQUARE ONE VILLAGES | EUGENE, OR | $20,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| GARTEN SERVICES INC | EUGENE, OR | $20,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BAGS OF LOVE | EUGENE, OR | $15,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LOOKING GLASS | EUGENE, OR | $15,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| PEARL BUCK CENTER | EUGENE, OR | $15,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| EUGENE MISSION | EUGENE, OR | $15,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HOSEA YOUTH SERVICES | EUGENE, OR | $15,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SPONSORS INC | EUGENE, OR | $12,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ASSISTANCE LEAUGE OF EUGENE | EUGENE, OR | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CASA OF LANE COUNTY | SPRINGFIELD, OR | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| A FAMILY FOR EVERY CHILD | EUGENE, OR | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CONNECTED LANE COUNTY | EUGENE, OR | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES | SPRINGFIELD, OR | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| KIDS FIRST | EUGENE, OR | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BURRITO BRIGADE | EUGENE, OR | $8,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CHRISTIANS AS FAMILY ADVOCATES | EUGENE, OR | $7,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
PEARL BUCK CENTER
$22,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
EVERY CHILD LANE COUNTY
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
COMMUNITY SUPPORTED SHELTERS
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
HOSEA YOUTH SERVICES
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
SQUARE ONE VILLAGES
$15,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
EMMAUS LUTHERAN CHURCH
$13,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
KIDS FIRST
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
AGAPE FAMILIES
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
POSITIVE COMMUNITY KITCHEN
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
BAGS OF LOVE
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
CASA OF LANE COUNTY
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
FAMILY RELIEF NURSERY
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
ASSISTANCE LEAUGE OF EUGENE
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS SCHOOL
$7,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
ONE HOPE LANE COUNTY
$7,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
LANE COUNTY DIAPER BANK
$5,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
SERENITY LANE
$5,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
COMMUNITY FOOD FOR CRESWELL
$5,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
RIVERVIEW CENTER FOR GROWTH
$2,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
EVERY CHILD LANE COUNTY
$40,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
SQUARE ONE VILLAGES
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
GARTEN SERVICES INC
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
BAGS OF LOVE
$15,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
PEARL BUCK CENTER
$15,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
HOSEA YOUTH SERVICES
$15,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
SPONSORS INC
$12,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
ASSISTANCE LEAUGE OF EUGENE
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
CASA OF LANE COUNTY
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
A FAMILY FOR EVERY CHILD
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
KIDS FIRST
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
CHRISTIANS AS FAMILY ADVOCATES
$7,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
