James N McCoy Foundation
Accepts applications
James N McCoy Foundation is a private foundation in Wichita Falls, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $11.5 million in 68 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $2.4 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$11.5 million
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$2.4 million
- Assets$313 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $7.1 million the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.2 million | 71 | $216 million |
| 2024 | $7.1 million | 71 | $287 million |
| 2025 | $11.5 million | 68 | $313 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James N McCoy Foundation 3711 Maplewood Avenue Suite 200, Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (940) 264-4400, grants@jamesnmccoyfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Grant applications are to be submitted at the foundation's web site address - jamesnmccoyfoundation.org. Organizations that have not received a previous grant from the foundation must submit a letter of intent by either february 15th or august 15th of each calendar year. The foundation's board of trustees will consider applications from organizations exempt under IRS code section 501(c)(3) and other qualifying organizations primarily located in wichita county. The foundation supports general operating expenses, special projects and capital campaigns. |
| Deadlines | March 15th and september 15th of each calendar year for grant applications. |
| Restrictions | An organization may only apply for one grant per grant cycle. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What James N McCoy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 66 | $11.4 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita Falls Area Food Bank | General operations / capital campaign | $2.4 million |
| Presbyterian Manor Inc | General operations / house of hope project | $1.6 million |
| United Regional Health Care Foundation | Level iii nicu | $1.0 million |
| Chesterton Academy of Wichita Falls | Building fund | $750,000 |
| YMCA of Wichita Falls | General operations | $750,000 |
| Wichita Falls Faith Mission Inc | General operations | $575,000 |
| Midwestern State University Foundation Inc | General operations | $520,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese Fort Worth Inc | Lift and navigation education programs / building project | $450,000 |
| Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation | Scholarships / volunteer fire department fund / general operations | $337,750 |
| Wichita Falls Independent School District Foundation | General operations / 2026 london new years day parade trip | $320,000 |
| Hospice of Wichita Falls | General operations / capital campaign | $300,000 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church of Windthorst | General operations | $250,000 |
| Senior Citizens Services of North Texas Inc | General operations | $150,000 |
| A Bunch of Ragamuffins | General operations | $145,640 |
| Beacon Lighthouse Inc | General operations | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Wichita Falls | General operations | $100,000 |
| Hundred Club of Wichita Falls | General operations | $100,000 |
| Kmoc FM | General operations | $80,000 |
| Academy 4 | General operations | $75,000 |
| Arts Council Wichita Falls Area Inc | General operations | $75,000 |
| Burkburnett Boys & Girls Club | General operations | $75,000 |
| First Step of Wichita Falls Inc | General operations / capacity | $72,000 |
| Vernon College Foundation | Scholarships | $60,000 |
| Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation | General operations | $55,000 |
| Christ Academy | General operations | $50,000 |
| Midwestern State University | General operations | $50,000 |
| North Texas Rehabilitation Center | General operations | $50,000 |
| Patsy's House Children's Advocacy Center Inc | General operations | $50,000 |
| Rathgeber Hospitality House | General operations | $50,000 |
| River Bend Nature Works Inc | General operations | $50,000 |
| Texoma Mother & Unborn Baby Care Inc | General operations | $50,000 |
| Wichita Christian School | General operations | $50,000 |
| Child Care Inc | General operations | $40,000 |
| Christ Counseling Ministry | General operations | $40,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Wichita Falls Inc | General operations | $40,000 |
| Inheritance Adoptions | General operations | $40,000 |
| Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services | General operations | $40,000 |
| Young Life Wichita Falls | General operations | $40,000 |
| All Hands Cultural Community Center | General operations | $30,000 |
| Camp Fire North Texas | General operations | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Vicki D McCoy
- R Ken Hines
- Nancy S Marks
- Gary T Oatman
- Lesley B Chasteen
- John L Luig Jr
Questions people ask
Does James N McCoy Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 15th and september 15th of each calendar year for grant applications.
How much does James N McCoy Foundation give?
$11.5 million in tax year 2025, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs James N McCoy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Vicki D McCoy (Trustee/President), R Ken Hines (Trustee/Vp/Sec/Treasurer), Nancy S Marks (Trustee) and Gary T Oatman (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does James N McCoy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.