Philanthropy

Clan MacKinnon Society is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit in the United States and is proud to give financially to other organizations and projects when and where we can. Below are examples of projects that we have supported. Do you have an organization that you feel the Society should consider donating funds to? If so, complete this form to submit your idea to us. Thank you!

MacKinnon Hall (2015)

MacKinnon Hall, a Scout lodge located in West Lothian, Scotland, underwent a large renovation in 2015. We were happy to send a small check to support this project.

Caisteal Maol Access Path Project (2021)

This historic Clan MacKinnon seat on Skye, Scotland was in need of improvements to the hiking path leading up to it, as well as new signage to inform visitors. In mid-July 2021 final approval was received by the Kyleakin & Kylerhea Community Council (KKCC) to begin construction. Heavy machinery and hard work carved a permanent, safe walking trail that is ready for visitors. Clan MacKinnon Society is proud to have contributed to this project. 

Mull Museum (2021)

When it was brought to our attention by a current Society member that the Mull Museum in Tobermory, Mull, Scotland was in need of funds to help in their ongoing efforts to digitize their genealogy and historical records, the Society's Board of Directors unanimously voted to donate funds to help in their endeavor.  

Gerald McKinnon's Book Collection (2021)

Ross McKinnon signed the contract with the Genealogy Society of Nova Scotia (GANS) to receive over 350 books and research materials donated by his late father, Gerald McKinnon. Gerald was a former Representative of the Chief and Society Historian. Sadly, he passed away in June 2021. Clan MacKinnon Society helped to facilitate and fund the transport of this important historical collection to GANS. Valeria Greenwood, one of the Society's two Genealogy Consultants, donated countless hours helping to catalogue the collection at GANS as well.