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The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation: 68 grants to organizations, $13.8 million (tax year ended December 2024)

The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation, a private foundation in Houston, TX, paid 68 grants to organizations totaling $13,813,073 in its tax year ended December 2024, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on November 14, 2025. The largest was $1,004,392 to Univ of South Carolina Educational Foundation in Columbia, SC for mcnair scholars (fall 2024 scholarships+$279,999.99 admin+$130,391.88 enrich).

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EIN
766050185
Based in
Houston, TX
Assets
$330,644,221
Grants paid
$13,813,073
Tax year ended
December 2024

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024

From the Form 990-PF filed November 14, 2025, IRS object ID 202533189349103418. It reported $13,813,073 in grants paid; 68 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Univ of South Carolina Educational FoundationColumbia, SCMcNair Scholars (Fall 2024 scholarships+$279,999.99 admin+$130,391.88 enrich)Education$1,004,392apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMcNair Scholar (Q. Zhao)Education$950,000apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMcNair Scholar (Q. Zhao)Education$750,000apps.irs.gov
Univ of South Carolina Educational FoundationColumbia, SCMcNair Scholars (Spring 2024+MSE).Education$652,000apps.irs.gov
Columbia CollegeColumbia, SCCollege Park UMC renovation.Education$625,000apps.irs.gov
Columbia CollegeColumbia, SCCollege Park UMC renovation.Education$625,000apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXCannabinoids as Adjuncts for Reducing Pain and Opioid Use (C. Verrico).Education$567,233apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXNeuromodulation (Harmony-W. Goodman)Education$542,208apps.irs.gov
Texas Children's HospitalHouston, TXMcNair Scholar (Vishnu Cuddapah)$500,000apps.irs.gov
The University of Texas FoundationHouston, TXMD Anderson McNair Scholar (C. Patel)$500,000apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMcNair Scholar (Y. Gao)Education$472,261apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMcNair MD/PhD Scholars, payment academic year 24-25 (FY25).Education$449,905apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMcNair Scholar (S. Sheth)Education$404,317apps.irs.gov
Houston Christian UniversityHouston, TXMorris Family Center for Law & Liberty.$400,000apps.irs.gov
Univ of South Carolina Educational FoundationColumbia, SCMcNair Institute.Education$400,000apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMcNair Scholar (B. Dudok)Education$398,971apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMcNair Scholar (M. Bround)Education$386,303apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMcNair Scholar (K. Marshall)Education$378,074apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMcNair Scholar (S. Buffington)Education$320,685apps.irs.gov
Houston Zoo IncHouston, TXKeeping Our World Wild Centennial Capital Campaign.Animal-related$300,000apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXTargeting a bioelectric switch on mitochondrial membranes to eliminate dormant cancer cells (S.Zhang).Education$250,000apps.irs.gov
United Way of Greater HoustonHouston, TX211 Strike Team - Building Possibilities Campaign.Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$250,000apps.irs.gov
United Way of Greater HoustonHouston, TXOperations.Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$250,000apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMcNair Scholar (B. Arenkiel)Education$235,937apps.irs.gov
Hermann Park ConservancyHouston, TXPlay Your Park Campaign.Environment$200,000apps.irs.gov
Houston Christian UniversityHouston, TXMcNair Center for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise (FY25).$200,000apps.irs.gov
Northwood UniversityMidland, MIMcNair Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (FY25).Education$200,000apps.irs.gov
Remember the Alamo FoundationSan Antonio, TXEducational programming at the Texas Cavaliers Alamo Education Center.Arts, culture and humanities$200,000apps.irs.gov
University of St ThomasHouston, TXMcNair Center for Entrepreneurism and Free Enterprise (FY25).Education$200,000apps.irs.gov
William Marsh Rice UniversityHouston, TXMcNair Scholars (FY25)Education$118,000apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMcNair Scholar (T. Chao)Education$113,947apps.irs.gov
Charleston Collegiate SchoolJohns Island, SC2024-25 Student scholarships (matching gift for McNair Invitational). 2 OF 2$100,000apps.irs.gov
Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas IncHouston, TXTechnology and Innovation Fund.International, foreign affairs and national security$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Center for PursuitHouston, TXCareer Pursuit Center.Human services$100,000apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMcNair Scholar (B. Hayden)Education$98,001apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXPilot project for McNair MD/PhD Scholar in immuno/endo (FY25).Education$54,261apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXLow-Intensity Shockwave Therapy to Treat Hypogonadism (M.Khera)Education$50,000apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXLow-Intensity Shockwave Therapy to Treat Men's Infertility (M.Khera)Education$50,000apps.irs.gov
Teach for America IncHouston, TXSupport Houston Corps Members.$50,000apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMcNair Scholar (F. St-Pierre)Education$48,078apps.irs.gov
Loving Houston IncHouston, TXAnnual operations.Human services$35,000apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMcNair SymposiumEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
Sam Houston Area Council Boy Scouts of AmericaHouston, TXAnnual operations.$25,000apps.irs.gov
Spoleto Festival USACharleston, SCChamber Music Series.$25,000apps.irs.gov
Uvalde Cisd Moving Forward FoundationSan Antonio, TXConstruction of a new elementary campus in the Uvalde CISD to replace ROBB Elementary.Human services$25,000apps.irs.gov
3S MinistriesBedford, TXMarriage workshops for first responders.Human services$15,000apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXFY25 marketing for McNair MD/PhD Scholars.Education$12,500apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXFY25 career development for the McNair MD/PhD Scholars.Education$12,500apps.irs.gov
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone StarHouston, TXAnnual operations.$10,000apps.irs.gov
Crime Stoppers of Houston IncHouston, TXAnnual operations.$10,000apps.irs.gov
Easter Seals of Greater HoustonHouston, TXHigh School/High Tech.Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines$10,000apps.irs.gov
Houston Achievement PlaceHouston, TXAnnual operations.Mental health and crisis intervention$10,000apps.irs.gov
Institute for Humane StudiesArlington, VAAnnual operations.$10,000apps.irs.gov
Small Steps Nuturing CenterHouston, TXSpeech Program.$10,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Education WorksHouston, TXScholarships.Education$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Mission of YahwehHouston, TXThe Mission of Yahweh's Children's Program.$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Souper Bowl of Caring IncBee Cave, TXAnnual operations.Food, agriculture and nutrition$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Workfaith ConnectionHouston, TXAnnual operations.Employment$10,000apps.irs.gov
W Oscar Neuhaus Memorial FoundationBellaire, TXAnnual operations.$10,000apps.irs.gov
Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation FoundationHouston, TXAnnual operations.Arts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Home Encouragement Ministries IncKaty, TXOperations.Religion-related$5,000apps.irs.gov
Luis Palau AssociationBeaverton, ORHouston Evangelism Team.Religion-related$5,000apps.irs.gov
Prayers for the PeopleHouston, TXAnnual operations.$5,000apps.irs.gov
Scripture Awakenings IncHendersonville, NCAnnual operations.$5,000apps.irs.gov
Youth for Christ USA IncPearland, TXAnnual operations.$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Brookwood Community IncBrookshire, TXStocking of the pond with fish.Education$1,500apps.irs.gov
Houston Philanthropy Circle IncHouston, TXMembership contribution.Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Kiawah Island Natural Habitat Conservancy IncKiawah Island, SCAnnual operations.$1,000apps.irs.gov

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2023

From the Form 990-PF filed January 31, 2025, IRS object ID 202540319349100714. It reported $13,455,328 in grants paid; 95 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Univ of South Carolina Educational FoundationColumbia, SCMcNair Scholars (FY24-Fall awards + $280k admin + $147,500 enrichment).Education$1,076,500apps.irs.gov
Houston Zoo IncHouston, TXKeeping Our World Wild Centennial Capital Campaign.Animal-related$718,556apps.irs.gov
Houston Christian UniversityHouston, TXMorris Family Center for Law & Liberty.$558,334apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMcNair Scholar - B. Hayden.Education$500,000apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMcNair Scholar - S. Heilbronner.Education$500,000apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMcNair Scholar - S. Buffington.Education$500,000apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMcNair Scholar - Y. Gao.Education$500,000apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMcNair Scholar Recruit - N. Provenzano.Education$500,000apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMcNair Scholar - M. Bround.Education$500,000apps.irs.gov
Columbia CollegeColumbia, SCCollege Park UMC purchase.Education$500,000apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMcNair MD/PhD Scholars, payment toward academic year 23-24 (FY24).Education$417,517apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMcNair Scholar - S. Heilbronner.Education$400,000apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMcNair Scholar - B. Dudok.Education$400,000apps.irs.gov
Univ of South Carolina Educational FoundationColumbia, SCMcNair Institute for Entrepreneurism and Free Enterprise (FY24).Education$400,000apps.irs.gov
The University of Texas FoundationHouston, TXMcNair Scholar (C. Patel-MDACC).$375,000apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMcNair MD/PhD Scholars, payment toward academic year 23-24 (FY24).Education$275,272apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXTargeting a bioelectric switch on mitochondrial membranes to eliminate dormant cancer cells (S.Zhang).Education$250,000apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMcNair Scholar - K. Marshall.Education$250,000apps.irs.gov
Memorial Park Conservancy IncHouston, TX100th Anniversary Campaign.Environment$250,000apps.irs.gov
United Way of Greater HoustonHouston, TX211 Strike Team - Building Possibilities Campaign.Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$250,000apps.irs.gov
United Way of Greater HoustonHouston, TXAlexis de Tocqueville Society annual operations.Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$250,000apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMcNair Scholar - T. Westbrook.Education$200,000apps.irs.gov
Hermann Park ConservancyHouston, TXPlay Your Park Campaign.Environment$200,000apps.irs.gov
Hope MediaHumble, TXVida Unida Christian radio station. 2 of 2$200,000apps.irs.gov
Houston Baptist UniversityHouston, TXMcNair Center for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise (FY24).$200,000apps.irs.gov
Mother Emanuel Memorial FoundationCharleston, SCConstruction of Memorial for Mother Nine.Civil rights, social action and advocacy$200,000apps.irs.gov
Northwood UniversityMidland, MIMcNair Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (FY24).Education$200,000apps.irs.gov
University of St ThomasHouston, TXMcNair Center for Entrepreneurism and Free Enterprise (FY24).Education$200,000apps.irs.gov
The University of Texas FoundationHouston, TXAI-based methods for advancing endometriosis treatments.$189,994apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMcNair Scholar - S. Buffington.Education$155,000apps.irs.gov
William Marsh Rice UniversityHouston, TXMcNair Scholars (FY24-N. Beittenmiller, A. Fishbein).Education$118,000apps.irs.gov
Fuller Theological SeminaryPasadena, CAVocational Formation in a Changing World of Work.Education$116,539apps.irs.gov
William Marsh Rice UniversityHouston, TXWireless Magnetoelectric Stimulation for Mental and Cognitive Disorders (J. Robinson).Education$115,225apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXAI-based methods for advancing endometriosis treatments (X. Guan).Education$100,980apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMcNair Scholar - B. Arenkiel.Education$100,000apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMcNair Scholar - B. Hayden.Education$100,000apps.irs.gov
Children at Risk IncHouston, TXEmpowering Parents and Schools to Improve the Quality of Education for Latino Students, Phase 2.Crime and legal-related$100,000apps.irs.gov
Columbia CollegeColumbia, SCAdditional earnest money toward College Park UMC purchase.Education$100,000apps.irs.gov
Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas IncHouston, TXTechnology and Innovation Fund.International, foreign affairs and national security$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Center for PursuitHouston, TXCareer Pursuit Center.Human services$100,000apps.irs.gov
ProunitasHouston, TXAdopt-A-School Campaign.Youth development$75,000apps.irs.gov
University of South CarolinaColumbia, SCMcNair Scholar Enrichment.$74,050apps.irs.gov
Fresh Hope IncOmaha, NEFresh Hope for Pastors/Healing the Heart Wounds of Ministry Workshops.$66,000apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXLow-Intensity Shockwave Therapy to Treat Men's Infertility (M. Khera).Education$50,000apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXLow-Intensity Shockwave Therapy to Treat Hypogonadism (M. Khera).Education$50,000apps.irs.gov
Charleston Collegiate SchoolJohns Island, SC2023-24 Student scholarships (matching gift for McNair Invitational, 1/17/23). 1 OF 2$50,000apps.irs.gov
Charleston Collegiate SchoolJohns Island, SC2023-24 student scholarships (matching gift for McNair Invitational, 1/17/23). 2 OF 2$50,000apps.irs.gov
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIBarney Charter School Initiative.Education$50,000apps.irs.gov
Hope MediaHumble, TXVida Unida Christian radio station. 1 of 2$50,000apps.irs.gov
Intercollegiate Studies Institute IncWilmington, DETexas Liberty Educational Initiative.Education$50,000apps.irs.gov
Sigma Chi FoundationEvanston, ILRenovations to USC McNair House.Education$50,000apps.irs.gov
YMCA of Greater HoustonHouston, TXMembership scholarships for families at Texans Y.$50,000apps.irs.gov
YMCA of Greater HoustonHouston, TXFinancial assistance membership scholarships for families at Texans Y.$50,000apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXWireless Magnetoelectric Stimulation for Mental and Cognitive Disorders (S. Sheth).Education$44,361apps.irs.gov
Univ of South Carolina Educational FoundationColumbia, SCMSE (18 Scholars).Education$36,000apps.irs.gov
Loving Houston IncHouston, TXAnnual operations.Human services$35,000apps.irs.gov
3S MinistriesBedford, TXMarriage workshops for first responders.Human services$30,000apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMcNair Symposium - April 26, 2023.Education$25,000apps.irs.gov
Columbia CollegeColumbia, SCCollege Park UMC renovation.Education$25,000apps.irs.gov
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto CouncilHouston, TXSupport for troops in five Heights feeder pattern schools.Youth development$25,000apps.irs.gov
Sam Houston Area Council Boy Scouts of AmericaHouston, TXAnnual operations.$25,000apps.irs.gov
Spoleto Festival USACharleston, SCChamber Music Series.$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Prayer InstituteHouston, TXDigital Outreach Program.Religion-related$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Ambrose School IncMeridian, IDPhysical education equipment, teacher support with projects and curriculum and other needs for the North Campus.Education$20,000apps.irs.gov
Manhattan Institue for Public PolicyNew York, NYAdam Smith Society at Rice University.$17,500apps.irs.gov
Houston Police FoundationHouston, TXMounted Patrol Adopt-A-Horse Program (3 horses).Human services$15,000apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXFY24 career development for the McNair MD/PhD Scholars.Education$12,500apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXFY24 marketing for McNair MD/PhD Scholars.Education$12,500apps.irs.gov
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXGift in memory of McNair Scholar, Dr. Max Pietrapaolo.Education$10,000apps.irs.gov
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone StarHouston, TXAnnual operations.$10,000apps.irs.gov
Crime Stoppers of Houston IncHouston, TXAnnual operations.$10,000apps.irs.gov
Easter Seals of Greater HoustonHouston, TXHigh School/High Tech.Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines$10,000apps.irs.gov
Foothills Christian ChurchBoise, IDSecurity system for the church and its tenant, The Ambrose School North Campus.$10,000apps.irs.gov
Greater Houston Prayer BreakfastHouston, TXSpeaker's fee for 4/20/2023 event.Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Houston Achievement PlaceHouston, TXProject CLASS (Children Learning Appropriate Social Skills).Mental health and crisis intervention$10,000apps.irs.gov
Malachi Destiny & PurposeHouston, TXCooz Summer Enrichment Program.$10,000apps.irs.gov
Mexican Institute of Greater Houston IncHouston, TXAnnual operations.Arts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Scripture Awakenings IncHendersonville, NCAnnual operations.$10,000apps.irs.gov
Small Steps Nuturing CenterHouston, TXSpeech Therapy (23-24).$10,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Education WorksHouston, TXScholarships.Education$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Mission of YahwehHouston, TXThe Spindletop House of Joy Children's Program.$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Souper Bowl of Caring IncHouston, TXAnnual operations.$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Workfaith ConnectionHouston, TXAnnual operations.Employment$10,000apps.irs.gov
W Oscar Neuhaus Memorial FoundationBellaire, TXAnnual operations.$10,000apps.irs.gov
Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation FoundationHouston, TXAnnual operations.Arts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Home Encouragement Ministries IncKaty, TXOperations.Religion-related$5,000apps.irs.gov
Luis Palau AssociationBeaverton, ORHouston Evangelism Team.Religion-related$5,000apps.irs.gov
Prayers for the PeopleHouston, TXAnnual operations.$5,000apps.irs.gov
Prison Entrepreneurship ProgramHouston, TXOperations.Human services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Victory Houston IncHouston, TXSupport cancer research in Houston.Medical research$5,000apps.irs.gov
Youth for Christ HoustonPearland, TXAnnual operations.$5,000apps.irs.gov
National Center for Family Philanthropy IncWashington, DCKristi Cooper membership fee.Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$2,500apps.irs.gov
Greater Houston Community FoundationHouston, TXNext Gen Institute Giving Circle.$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Kiawah Island Natural Habitat Conservancy IncKiawah Island, SCAnnual operations.$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Texas A&M Kingsville Foundation IncKingsville, TXAnnual operations.$1,000apps.irs.gov

Causes funded

From grants whose recipient has a cause.

States funded

Recipient stateGranted
Texas$20,480,920
South Carolina$5,969,942
Michigan$450,000
California$116,539
Nebraska$66,000
Delaware$50,000
Illinois$50,000
Idaho$30,000

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