Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation

EIN 746036675 Private Foundation

El PASO, TX 79912 |(915) 581-4025

https://www.mckeefoundation.org
Total Given 2016–2024
$3.9M
458 grants · $437K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$6K
typical small grants · $5K–$10K
grant size
64%
deep partner · 107/168 multi-year
repeat
$13.4M
Assets (2024)
168
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Health Arts & Culture Human Services Youth Development

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person Helen Lund Yancey President
Phone (915) 581-4025
Deadlines Requests must be submitted prior to December 1.
How to Apply Proposals or requests must be made in writing with the following information included: a copy of the IRS letter of determination qualifying the organization as a tax exempt charitable organization. A description of the proposed project and justification of need thereof. A detailed explanation of the use of the funds requested. List of the names of the governing board and the name of the chief administrator of the organization. Current financial statement including the sources of funding, income and expenses. All requests received shall be acknowledged in writing by the chief administrator and all checks shall bear a proper and legal endorsement.
Restrictions The foundation awards contributions, gifts and grants in the following categories: civic, cultural and religion; education, literature and science; hospitals; medical, medical research and mental health; rehabilitation and welfare; youth activities; community funds.
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Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 $400K $8.9M $488K 63
2017 $396K $9.0M $438K 64
2018 $506K $8.1M $506K 62
2019 $491K $9.5M $669K 63
2020 $331K $8.6M $412K 39
2021 $296K $11.1M $1.2M 37
2022 $505K $5.1M $2.3M 45
2023 $543K $12.3M $717K 44
2024 $467K $13.4M $1.2M 41

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 458 grants on record

Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$6K
Average
$9K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$106K

Geographic Distribution

Texas Counties Served

79.9% of US grants · Rank #1 of 6 states $3.1M across 366 grants 10 of 254 counties

Top 10 counties

  1. 1 El Paso 321 grants · $2.7M
  2. 2 Dallas 11 grants · $215K
  3. 3 Travis 9 grants · $111K
  4. 4 Harris 7 grants · $62K
  5. 5 Bexar 3 grants · $20K
  6. 6 Martin 4 grants · $18K
  7. 7 Ector 7 grants · $9K
  8. 8 Tarrant 2 grants · $6K
  9. 9 Rockwall 1 grant · $5K
  10. 10 Angelina 1 grant · $4K

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (458 total)

Purpose
Animal Rescue League of El PASO Canutillo, TX $106,000 to construct a new building for the rescue cats and funds for the dog shelter as needed 2022
Texas Scottish Rite HOSP for Childr Dallas, TX $70,125 for Stryker Drill, Expansion of STEM Rite Outreach program and Teen Room Relocation and Renovation. 2023
Law N' PAWS Animal Rescue El PASO, TX $44,800 To address the increased intake of abused and abandoned dogs:Heartworm disease prevention Rent for... 2024
The Church of St Clement El PASO, TX $40,000 MCKEE CHAPEL MAINTENANCE AND REPLACE 15 YEAR OLD HVAC SYSTEM 2023
Down Syndrome Coalition for El PASO El PASO, TX $37,840 CLASSROOM FOR DOWN SYNDROME CHILDREN 2016
Down Syndrom Coalition for El PASO El PASO, TX $35,000 FURNISHINGS FOR EXPANSION OF EVERY LITTLE BLESSING PRESCHOOL 2018
Church of St Clement El PASO, TX $31,000 $26,000 to refinish pews and new flooring in the McKee Chapel and $5,000 for McKee Chapel maintenance 2021
The Church of St Clement El PASO, TX $30,400 MCKEE CHAPEL MAINTENANCE AND REPLACE PROTECTVIVE COVERINGS OVER WINDOWS 2024
Down Syndrome Coalition for El PASO El PASO, TX $30,200 MUSIC PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS AND INSTRUMENT PURCHASES. 2020
Friends of the TX Historical Commis Austin, TX $30,000 Capital improvements at the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site. Construction of a new entrance 2023
Habitat for Humanity El PASO El PASO, TX $30,000 to fund the repair of houses for low-income elderly or disabled El Pasoans that live in hazardous conditions 2023
Texas Scottish Rite HOSP for Childr Dallas, TX $30,000 FOR SUPPORT OF EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THE NUTRITION FOR ALL PROGRAM,FORCE PLATES FOR THE FRISCO MOVEMENT SCIENCE... 2024
La NUBE El PASO, TX $30,000 TO SUPPORT THE SENSORY FRIENDLY INCLUSION INTIATIVE. 2024
Compadres Therapy Inc El PASO, TX $26,000 for the annual sponsorship of 4 therapeutic horses to include their care and maintenance 2024
Texas Scottish Rite HOSP for Childr Dallas, TX $25,500 for I-Button sensors for Scoliosis patient care 2022
Page Robbins Adult Day Care Collierville, TN $25,000 For the purchase of 75 new activity and dining chairs to replace 16 yr. old chairs. 2020
The Church of St Clement El PASO, TX $25,000 MCKEE CHAPEL MAINTENANCE 2019
UTEP Department of Engineering El PASO, TX $25,000 INCREASE RECRUITMENT OF EL PASO REGION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR STEM UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS, SPECIFICALLY THOSE IN PHYSICS. 2023
Page Robbins Adult Day Care Collierville, TN $25,000 To remove and replace our existing, 20-year-old wood fence with a 6-foot precast concrete wall system. 2024
St Francis on the Hill Episcopal CH El Paso, TX $25,000 to match parishioner donation to replace HVAC system 2022
Animal Rescue League of El PASO Canutillo, TX $23,500 to construct a new building for the rescue cats and funds for the dog shelter as needed 2023
Texas Scottish Rite HOSP for Childr Dallas, TX $21,200 SCANNER FOR PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DEPT AND BLANKET WARMER FOR PEDIATRIC RHEUMATOLOGY 2018
I'M Almost Home Rescue El Paso, TX $20,602 purchase of a van for the safe transport of rescues. 2022
Texas Tech University Health Scienc El PASO, TX $20,000 PURCHASE OF REFRIGERATOR, COLLECTION OF TISSUE SAMPLES AND EQUIPMENT USE FEES. 2020
Down Syndrom Coalition for El PASO El PASO, TX $20,000 FURNISHINGS FOR EXPANSION OF EVERY LITTLE BLESSING PRESCHOOL 2019

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