Mcnabb Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a diverse range of charitable causes. Its mission centers on providing unrestricted funding to various nonprofit organizations, reflecting a commitment to community development, health, education, and social justice. The foundation supports initiatives that address food insecurity, animal welfare, and disaster relief, among others. It also shows a strong interest in cultural heritage and youth development. While its primary focus appears to be on organizations within California, it also extends support to causes across the United States and internationally, particularly in response to crises such as those in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small to mid-sized nonprofit (often California-based) seeking modest general operating or program support, especially in community services, animal welfare, food/hunger relief, or local cultural/education projects.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in California or has a clear California program focus.
- • Request is for a modest unrestricted or program support grant (roughly $500–$5,000).
- • Organization is a community-facing charity (food bank, animal rescue, community center, youth or senior services, etc.).
- • Applicant has local network connections or can be nominated/introduced by a mutual contact or intermediary.
Geography
The latest year shows grants reaching roughly 30 states (multi-state footprint) even though the dollar volume is concentrated in California (about 78% of dollars).
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded around 320 distinct recipients in the latest year with low dollar concentration (top five ~5%), indicating a broad and diverse recipient set of mostly small awards.
New Applicants
Behaviorally the funder added many newcomers in 2024 (about 283 new grantees), which suggests newcomers do enter the portfolio; however the foundation states it funds only preselected recipients and no clear public application route is visible, so direct access for an unfamiliar applicant is unclear.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
