The McCarty Cheney Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The McCarty Cheney Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $671,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $208,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$671,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$208,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was down from $721,000 the year before.
53% 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 | $432,000 | 5 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $721,000 | 10 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $671,000 | 15 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Johanna Frances Cheney 9600 Escarpment Blvd Ste 745-13, Austin, TX 78749 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (510) 388-6373 |
| What to submit | Letter form; should include a 501(c)(3) letter or explanation of purpose. |
What The McCarty Cheney Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 7 | $370,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $208,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 5 | $38,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Helping Hands Ministries Inc | Greatest need | $208,000 |
| Missionary Ministries | Greatest need | $200,000 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue | Greatest need | $100,000 |
| Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church | General | $50,000 |
| Morselife Health System | General | $50,000 |
| Love-A-Bull | General | $13,000 |
| Indie Institute Final Frontier Rescue Project | General | $10,000 |
| Celebrities for Charities Inc | General | $6,000 |
| Strength for Strays Corp | General | $6,000 |
| Kerrville Pets Alive | General | $5,000 |
| Austin Pets Alive | General | $5,000 |
| Austin Wildlife Rescue | General | $5,000 |
| Bayside Community Church | General | $5,000 |
| Thompson Park Conservancy Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Gulf Gate Lodge No 608 Loyal Order of Moose | General | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eleanor Frances Cheney
- Johanna F Cheney
- William H Cheney Jr
Questions people ask
Does The McCarty Cheney Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The McCarty Cheney Foundation Inc give?
$671,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs The McCarty Cheney Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Eleanor Frances Cheney (President & Treasurer), Johanna F Cheney (Secretary) and William H Cheney Jr (Trustee).
What does The McCarty Cheney Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, animals and environment and conservation.