The Macaulay Family Foundation
San Francisco, California · EIN 465459594 · Private foundation
The Macaulay Family Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $2.3M in grants paid and $10.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 21 individual grants from this funder — $12.4M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for higher education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Macaulay Family Foundation funds
The Macaulay Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.
Populations it has supported include families.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The American Museum of Natural History GENERAL | New York, NY | $1.7M | 2018 |
| Cornell University the Laboratory of Ornithology GENERAL | Ithaca, NY | $1.5M | 2018 |
| Cornell University the Laboratory of Ornithology GENERAL | Ithaca, NY | $1.5M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from The Macaulay Family Foundation
The Macaulay Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about The Macaulay Family Foundation
- Does The Macaulay Family Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Macaulay Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Macaulay Family Foundation fund?
- The Macaulay Family Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include The American Museum of Natural History, Cornell University the Laboratory of Ornithology. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Macaulay Family Foundation give in grants?
- The Macaulay Family Foundation reported $2.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $12.4M over 21 grants.
- Where is The Macaulay Family Foundation located?
- The Macaulay Family Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 465459594.
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