Mckenzie Foundation

Giving by year

All grants paid To Tennessee

How to apply

Contact

W Thorpe Mckenzie · Chattanooga · (423) 266-3544

What to send

The application should be submitted on the form designed by Mckenzie foundation. The application should include the following information: parent/guardian names and income level; extracurricular activities; honors or awards received; work experience; school planning to attend; whether any other scholarships have been applied for; and why they are applying for this scholarship. Applicants should include an official high school transcript. Renewal applicants should include: a transcript from the school they are attending for the immediately preceeding period.

Limits

The grant must be used for education at a secondary school, college, or university. The recipient must remain in good standing with the school.

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

Board and officers

• Johnny SmithPresident/treas/asst sec
• W Thorpe MckenzieVice president
• Sarah H MckenzieDirector
• William P AikenSecretary/director

As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

What it funds most often

1. Operating funds (22 grants)
2. Operating fund (1 grant)
3. Opertaing funds (1 grant)

How big its Tennessee grants are

From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.

Tennessee organizations it funded

Bradley County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.