Also known as: Robert and Janice McNair Foundation · Robert & Janice McNair Foundation · McNair Foundation
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 766050185) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation reported 62 grants totaling $12,873,573 to 40 organizations across 6 states and territories. Its largest reported grant was $1,004,392 to Univ of South Carolina Educational Foundation.
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Purposes as written on the filing, most frequent first.
3 of the 62 grants in this filing (2024) — $1,114,392 — were reported for scholarships, fellowships, tuition or student financial aid.
Individual scholarship recipients named in the filing are not listed here.
| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | HOUSTON, TX | $6,507,681 |
| Univ of South Carolina Educational Foundation | COLUMBIA, SC | $2,056,392 |
| Columbia College | COLUMBIA, SC | $625,000 |
| Houston Christian University | HOUSTON, TX | $600,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | HOUSTON, TX | $500,000 |
| The University of Texas Foundation | HOUSTON, TX | $500,000 |
| Houston ZOO Inc | HOUSTON, TX | $300,000 |
| United WAY of Greater Houston | HOUSTON, TX | $250,000 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | HOUSTON, TX | $200,000 |
| Northwood University | MIDLAND, MI | $200,000 |
| Remember the Alamo Foundation | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $200,000 |
| University of ST Thomas | HOUSTON, TX | $200,000 |
| William Marsh Rice University | HOUSTON, TX | $118,000 |
| Charleston Collegiate School | JOHNS ISLAND, SC | $100,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas Inc | HOUSTON, TX | $100,000 |
| The Center for Pursuit | HOUSTON, TX | $100,000 |
| Teach for America Inc | HOUSTON, TX | $50,000 |
| Loving Houston Inc | HOUSTON, TX | $35,000 |
| Sam Houston Area Council BOY Scouts of America | HOUSTON, TX | $25,000 |
| Spoleto Festival USA | CHARLESTON, SC | $25,000 |
| Uvalde Cisd Moving Forward Foundation | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $25,000 |
| 3S Ministries | BEDFORD, TX | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star | Houston, TX | $10,000 |
| Crime Stoppers of Houston Inc | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 |
| Easter Seals of Greater Houston | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 |
| Houston Achievement Place | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 |
| Institute for Humane Studies | ARLINGTON, VA | $10,000 |
| Small Steps Nuturing Center | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 |
| Texas Education Works | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 |
| The Mission of Yahweh | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 |
| The Souper Bowl of Caring Inc | BEE CAVE, TX | $10,000 |
| The Workfaith Connection | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 |
| W Oscar Neuhaus Memorial Foundation | BELLAIRE, TX | $10,000 |
| Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation | HOUSTON, TX | $5,000 |
| Home Encouragement Ministries Inc | KATY, TX | $5,000 |
| Luis Palau Association | BEAVERTON, OR | $5,000 |
| Prayers for the People | HOUSTON, TX | $5,000 |
| Scripture Awakenings Inc | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $5,000 |
| Youth for Christ USA Inc | Pearland, TX | $5,000 |
| The Brookwood Community Inc | BROOKSHIRE, TX | $1,500 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
