The Mary Ann McCracken Foundation was officially launched January 2021, established by the Belfast Charitable Society to celebrate and recognise the life and legacy of Mary Ann. Through its work, the Foundation aims to raise awareness of Mary Ann and her achievements, and also support initiatives that would be close to her heart, if she were alive today. This includes advancing education, preventing or alleviating poverty, advancing human rights and promotion of equality, particularly for women.

The Foundation will achieve these objectives through a number of initiatives and events.