About Us
The McKinney Family believes environmental sustainability is the key to the future of Indiana. Therefore, the McKinney Family Foundation (MFF) is committed to building an environmentally sustainable future for every Hoosier. Through strategic partnerships, MFF advocates for clean air, safe water, and environmentally resilient communities. We seek to empower Indiana communities to live in a healthier, more prosperous, and more sustainable manner.
The McKinney Family Foundation:
Convenes local, regional, and national experts, advocates, and funders to form a collaborative and coordinated infrastructure for environmental change.
Provides expertise on Indiana environmental issues with community based organizations, civic and nonprofit organizations, and peer funders.
Serves as Indiana’s anchor funder and the hub for national peer funders to support this work in Indiana.
Connects organizations seeking funding outside of MFF’s scope to peer funders who may support those efforts.
Expanding a sustainable clean energy economy through renewable energy jobs creation and meaningful policy change.
Addressing the nexus of civic engagement, economic conditions, health disparities, and environmental outcomes.
Ensuring the long-term viability of the environmental nonprofit sector through capacity building and leadership development.
Meet our Founder
Robert H. McKinney was a lawyer, banker, naval officer, public servant, and civic leader whose guiding motto “Doing well by doing good” fueled over 75 years of military, legal, corporate, political, and philanthropic service, culminating in the McKinney Family Foundation’s mission to build sustainable, equitable communities in Indiana and beyond.
The McKinney Family Foundation (MFF) is a multi-generation family foundation established in 2010 by Robert H. and Arlene A. McKinney and his five children – Robert C. McKinney, Marni McKinney Waterfield, Kevin K. McKinney, Kent A. McKinney, and Lisa C. McKinney.
In addition to MFF’s focus areas, Mr. McKinney’s personal philanthropy supports postsecondary and legal education and scholarship at the United States Naval Academy, Indiana University, IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Earlham College, University of California Berkeley, Marian University, as well as numerous community-based and civic organizations.
The Foundation’s early work primarily focused on conservation, reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, supporting the city of Indianapolis’ sustainability initiatives, higher education and the arts. Today, MFF strives to be the foremost catalyst for resilient environmental solutions, environmental progress, and leadership in Indiana.
Angelica Lopez
Grants Administrative Associate
Ellie Symes
Program Officer
Stephanie Goodrid Lawson
Executive Director
