McBee Family Foundation
Accepts applications
McBee Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $145,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$145,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$704,032
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.0 million the year before.
86% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $82,500 | 11 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 3 | $931,610 |
| 2025 | $145,000 | 14 | $704,032 |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert F McBee 3600 N Cap of TX Hwy Ste 250-B, Austin, TX 78746 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (737) 931-8200 |
| What to submit | None specified |
| Restrictions | Purpose must be for civil, religious, scientific, literary and educational endeavors by qualified organizations under the provisions of irc section 501(c)(3) |
What McBee Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 13 | $135,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Austin History Center Association | General support | $35,000 |
| Texas State University | General support | $25,000 |
| Austin PBS | General support | $10,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | General support | $10,000 |
| Pease Park Conservancy | General support | $10,000 |
| Peoples Community Clinic | General support | $10,000 |
| The Safe Alliance | General support | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army National Corporation | General support | $10,000 |
| Alley Theatre | General support | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough Central Texas | General support | $5,000 |
| The Trail Conservancy | General support | $5,000 |
| Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum | General support | $5,000 |
| The Heart Program | General support | $2,500 |
| The Rise School of Houston | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert McBee
- Marilyn McBee Moore
Questions people ask
Does McBee Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does McBee Family Foundation give?
$145,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs McBee Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert McBee (President/Treasurer) and Marilyn McBee Moore (Secretary).
What does McBee Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.