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Also known as: d/b/a McNair Medical Institute
Robert & Janice Mcnair Foundation is a private trust based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1989. The principal officer is % Thomas Royce. It holds total assets of $330.6M. Annual income is reported at $326.9M. According to available records, Robert & Janice Mcnair Foundation has made 349 grants totaling $51.4M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $14.4M in 2020 to $23.2M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $127 to $1.5M, with an average award of $147K. The foundation has supported 156 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, South Carolina, Michigan, which account for 90% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Robert & Janice Mcnair Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 349 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, SC, MI.
Robert & Janice Mcnair Foundation has distributed a total of $51.4M across 349 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $147K. Individual grants have ranged from $127 to $1.5M.
Robert & Janice Mcnair Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Robert & Janice Mcnair Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristi S Cooper | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $260K | $37K | $305K |
| Janice S Mcnair | Chair | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Palmetto Trust Company Llc | Trustee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Holly Alvis | VICE CHAIR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$13.7M
Total Assets
$257.2M
Fair Market Value
$257.2M
Net Worth
$257.1M
Grants Paid
$11.6M
Contributions
$2.1M
Net Investment Income
$27.5M
Distribution Amount
$13.5M
Total Grants
349
Total Giving
$51.4M
Average Grant
$147K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
156
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| SireGrant toward Equine-Assisted Learning Program in support of SIRE's mission to improve the quality of life for people with special needs through therapeutic horsemanship activities and therapies, and educational outreach. | Houston, TX | $92K | 2022 |
| American Bible SocietyGrant to fund the Faith and Liberty Discovery Center. | Philadelphia, PA | $25K | 2022 |
| Houston Zoo - Centennial CampaignInstallment toward $3MM pledge to support the Centennial campaign "Keeping Our World Wild." | Houston, TX | $1.1M | 2022 |
| Houston Christian UniversitySupport for the Morris Family Center for Law & Liberty. | Houston, TX | $1M |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| 2015 | 990PF | View |
| 2022 |
| Usc Educational Foundation - Mcnair Scholarship FuSupport toward the McNair Scholarship Fund. | Columbia, SC | $678K | 2022 |
| Usc Educational Foundation - Mcnair ScholarshipSupport toward the McNair Scholarship Fund. | Columbia, SC | $671K | 2022 |
| Bcm - Dr Kara MarshallDr. Kara Marshall, a designated McNair Scholar at Baylor College of Medicine, studies mechancial interoception, which is the nervous system's representation of sensations from within the body. | Houston, TX | $500K | 2022 |
| Bcm - Dr Barna DudokAs a designated McNair Scholar at Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Barna Dudok's research interest is focused on better understanding how GABAergic inhibitory interneurons shape circuit dynamics in healthy brains and in epilepsy. His goal is to identify optimal targets for neuromodulatory intervention and develop cell-type-specific strategies for inhibiting epilepsy | Houston, TX | $500K | 2022 |
| The University Of Texas Foundation Inc-Pri AwardSupport to The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and its study of AI-based methods for advancing endometriosis treatments. | Austin, TX | $409K | 2022 |
| Houston Grand OperaSupport toward Houston Grand Opera's Holiday Operas. | Houston, TX | $400K | 2022 |
| William Marsh Rice University - MceOngoing commitment in support of the McNair Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth. | Houston, TX | $400K | 2022 |
| Usc Educational Foundation-Mi For EntrepreneurismContribution toward McNair Institute for Entrepreneurism & Free Enterprise Operations. | Columbia, SC | $400K | 2022 |
| Bcm - Mcnair Mdphd Scholar SupportProvides scholarships to combined M.D./Ph.D. program students. | Houston, TX | $342K | 2022 |
| Bcm - Neuromodulation (Dr Wayne Goodman)Ongoing support toward the Neuromodulation Research Project led by Dr. Wayne Goodman. | Houston, TX | $338K | 2022 |
| Bcm - Dr Chris VerricoDr. Chris Verrico is conducting pain management research. | Houston, TX | $292K | 2022 |
| Usc Educational Foundation - Mcnair RecruitmentContribution toward McNair Recruitment Fund. | Columbia, SC | $270K | 2022 |
| Bcm - Dr Xiang Shawn ZhangDr. Xiang "Shawn" Zhang, a designated McNair Scholar at Baylor College of Medicine, conducts research with focuses on two general areas: breast cancer bone metastasis and tumor immunology. The long-term goal is to elucidate biological mechanisms and therapeutic strategies of metastasis, the major threat to the lives of solid cancer patients. | Houston, TX | $250K | 2022 |
| United Way Of Greater HoustonAnnual operating gift to Alexis de Tocqueville Society of United Way of Greater Houston in support of their mission "We work together to improve lives, build a stronger community, and create meaningful opportunities for people to prosper." | Houston, TX | $250K | 2022 |
| Mother Emanuel Memorial FoundationAssistance to build the Emanuel Nine Memorial and support of the mission to honor the lives of the Emanuel Nine while celebrating God's perfect love in the act of forgiveness. | Charleston, SC | $200K | 2022 |
| Houston Baptist UniversitySupport toward McNair Center for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise (FY23). | Houston, TX | $200K | 2022 |
| Northwood UniversitySupport of the McNair Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at Northwood University. | Midland, MI | $200K | 2022 |
| University Of St ThomasSupport toward the McNair Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. | Houston, TX | $188K | 2022 |
| Usc Educational Foundation - Mcnair Scholars EnricContribution to McNair Scholars Enrichment Fund. | Columbia, SC | $180K | 2022 |
| William Marsh Rice UniversitySupport toward project Wireless Magnetoelectric Stimulation for Mental and Cognitive Disorders. | Houston, TX | $134K | 2022 |
| The University Of Texas Foundation IncGrant toward MD Anderson McNair Scholar (Chirag Patel) and mission to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research, and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees, and the public. | Austin, TX | $125K | 2022 |
| William Marsh Rice University - Mcnair ScholarsOngoing commitment to McNair Scholars Program Fund. | Houston, TX | $118K | 2022 |
| Fuller Theological SeminaryGift toward Vocational Formation for a Changing World of Work in Fuller's De Pree Center for Leadership which equips marketplace leaders as they wrestle with how to integrate faith and work in a rapidly changing world.(2/3) | Pasadena, CA | $117K | 2022 |
| Bcm - Dr T Dorina PapageorgiouSupport toward Dr. Papageorgiou's research focused on investigational targeted brain neuro-therapeutics at Baylor College of Medicine. | Houston, TX | $112K | 2022 |
| Children At RiskGrant toward "Empowering Schools to Improve the Quality of Education for Latino Students-Phase 2". (2/3) | Houston, TX | $100K | 2022 |
| Lees-Mcrae CollegeGrant toward High Country Home Scholarship (2023-24). | Banner Elk, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Intercollegiate Studies InstituteGrant toward Texas Liberty Educational Initiative and the mission to inspire college students to discover, embrace, and advance the principles and virtues that make America free and prosperous. | Wilmington, DE | $100K | 2022 |
| Brookwood CommunityFinal installment toward pledge to Brookwood and Beyond Capital Campaign including the Education and Enterprise Building (Phase VIII Capital Campaign). | Brookshire, TX | $100K | 2022 |
| Hope Biosciences Stem Cell Research FoundationGrant toward study to assess stem cells for Multiple Sclerosis (MS). | Houston, TX | $100K | 2022 |
| Bcm - Dr Mohit KheraSupport toward Dr. Mohit Khera's urology research. | Houston, TX | $100K | 2022 |
| Bcm - Dr Trey WestbrookDr. Trey Westbrook, a designated McNair Scholar at Baylor College of Medicine, focuses on discovering the genes and mechanisms that drive breast cancer and developing the next generation of cancer medicines (7/8). | Houston, TX | $100K | 2022 |
| Bcm - Dr Ben ArenkielDr. Ben Arenkiel, a designated McNair Scholar at Baylor College of Medicine, uses the mouse model and the feature of adult neurogenesis to investigate how neural stem cells continually form new synapses and circuits in the adult brain. The long-term goal of his research program is to devise new methods to repair or replace damaged and diseased nervous tissue. | Houston, TX | $100K | 2022 |
| Bcn - Dr Xiaoming GuanDr. Xiaoming Guan is developing AI-based methods for advancing endometriosis treatments. | Houston, TX | $98K | 2022 |
| Charleston Collegiate SchoolSupport of Charleston Collegiate School Scholarship Program and the school's mission to inspire students to become passionate, lifelong learners by empowering them with knowledge, creativity, curiosity, and confidence to mindfully embrace the opportunities of tomorrow. | Johns Island, SC | $50K | 2022 |
| Loving HoustonAnnual operations gift to support the mission of advancing community transformation in Greater Houston by helping churches serve local schools. | Houston, TX | $50K | 2022 |
| Bcm - Dr Nuo LiAt Baylor, Li's research is aimed at understanding the neural circuits involved in the planning and execution of voluntary movements. Through this work, he aims to develop a platform in which abnormalities in brain circuits underlying cognitive disorders could be quantitatively examined. | Houston, TX | $50K | 2022 |
| Pro-Vision IncFinal installment to support the Housing Development Program and POET Capital Campaign, furthering the mission to inspire hope and purpose in young people through access to academic, economic, and social enrichment opportunities. | Houston, TX | $50K | 2022 |
| Bcm - ImmunoendoPilot project for McNair MD/Ph.D. Scholars in immuno/endo (FY23-H.Chan,L.Zhang). | Houston, TX | $41K | 2022 |
| Spoleto Festival UsaSupport toward 2022 Bank of America Chamber Music series. | Charleston, SC | $30K | 2022 |
| Central Houston Civic Improvement IncGrant toward the Lynn Wyatt Square for the Performing Arts in support of the mission to ensure the continued vitality and development of downtown and the central city that is critical to the continued health and growth of Houston. | Houston, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| Fellowship Of Christian AthletesAnnual operations grant in support of the mission to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church. | Kansas City, MO | $25K | 2022 |
| The Prayer InstituteSupport toward TPI Programming (social media/digital strategy) and mission to pray and teach people how to pray. | Houston, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| Bcm - Dr Sameer Anil ShethDr. Sameer Anil Sheth, a designated McNair Scholar at Baylor College of Medicine, is pursuing wireless magnetoelectric stimulation for mental and cognitive disorders. | Houston, TX | $22K | 2022 |
| Malachi Destiny & PurposeFunds toward Cooz Summer Enrichment Program and the mission of outreach to inner-city disadvantaged families. | Houston, TX | $15K | 2022 |
| Interfaith Ministries For Greater HoustonSupport toward Meals on Wheels assisting seniors in the community and the mission to bring people of diverse faith traditions together for dialogue, collaboration, and service, as a demonstration of our shared beliefs. | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| The Workfaith ConnectionSupport toward mission to provide faith-based training and coaching for anyone who desires long-term employment. | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
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