McNeill Charitable Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
McNeill Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $715,200 in 102 grants; the typical grant was $2,900 and the largest $47,300. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$715,200
- Number of grants102
- Typical grant$2,900
- Largest grant$47,300
- Assets$23.6 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $790,000 the year before.
13% 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 | $789,700 | 121 | $16.7 million |
| 2024 | $790,000 | 117 | $19.8 million |
| 2025 | $715,200 | 102 | $23.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | McNeill Charitable Foundation 2727 Allen Parkway Suite 1700, Houston, TX 77019 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (347) 515-4789 |
| What to submit | In writing via mail |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What McNeill Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Texas. It also paid $18,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 41 | $237,650 |
| Maine | 3 | $95,800 |
| California | 8 | $91,934 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $49,100 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $47,300 |
| Virginia | 5 | $40,766 |
| New York | 6 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 11 | $33,100 |
| Maryland | 2 | $20,800 |
| Colorado | 7 | $16,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General operating | $47,300 |
| St John's School | General operating fund | $46,800 |
| Oxbow Water Ski Club Inc | General operating | $40,000 |
| Individual | General operating | $40,000 |
| Dilworth Center for Chemical Depend | General operating | $37,300 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | General operating | $37,000 |
| Adopt-A-Scientist | General operating | $35,000 |
| Emanuel Faith Community Church | General operating | $26,067 |
| St Mark's Episcopal School | General operating | $22,800 |
| Fairvote | General operating | $19,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | General operating fund | $17,800 |
| American Friends of the Ocean Clean | General operating | $15,767 |
| Sea Shepherd Conservation Society | General operating | $15,766 |
| Crohn's Colitis Foundation | General operating | $14,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greated Texas | General operating fund | $11,500 |
| Univ of Va - Blue Ridge Scholars Fu | General operating | $11,000 |
| St Agnes Academy | General operating | $10,300 |
| Individual | General operating | $10,250 |
| University of Alberta | For use in the mcneill scholarship for engineering | $10,000 |
| National Show Ski Association | General operating | $10,000 |
| M D Anderson Cancer Center | General operating | $9,000 |
| Mission Working Dogs | General operating | $8,500 |
| Rock the Vote | General operating | $8,300 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am | General operating | $8,000 |
| American Friends Service Committee | General operating | $8,000 |
| Individual | General operating | $8,000 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | General operating | $7,500 |
| Individual | General operating | $7,300 |
| PBS Foundation | General operating | $7,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | General operating | $6,000 |
| Community Partners International | General operating | $6,000 |
| Oceana Inc | General operating | $5,300 |
| Amazon Conservation Association | General operating | $5,000 |
| Houston Medhodist Hospital Foundati | General operating | $5,000 |
| Flynn Fellowship Home of Gastonia | General operating | $5,000 |
| Individual | General operating | $5,000 |
| Rideshare 2 Vote Aware | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Voter Participation Center | General operating | $5,000 |
| Children's Museum of Houston | General operating | $4,500 |
| Watercolor Art Society-Houston | To promote watercolor art classes | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Janet L McNeill
- J Cameron McNeill
- Laurie M Lee
- Kathryn M Stone
Questions people ask
Does McNeill Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does McNeill Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$715,200 in tax year 2025, across 102 grants, with a typical grant of $2,900.
Who runs McNeill Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Janet L McNeill (President), J Cameron McNeill (Vice President), Laurie M Lee (Secretary) and Kathryn M Stone (Treasurer).
What does McNeill Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and science and research.