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The Robert and Janice Mcnair Foundation

Houston, Texas  ·  EIN 766050185  ·  Private foundation

The Robert and Janice Mcnair Foundation is a Texas-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $14.4M in annual giving against $265.3M in assets. This page documents the 473 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Robert and Janice Mcnair Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$14.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$265.3M
Total assets
473
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Robert and Janice Mcnair Foundation funds

The Robert and Janice Mcnair Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, economic development, education, faith-based (christian), higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEconomic DevelopmentEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Higher EducationK-12 EducationMental HealthSubstance Use & RecoveryWorkforce & Vocational Training

Populations it has supported include children, families, hispanic communities, women girls.

childrenfamilieshispanic communitieswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Robert and Janice Mcnair Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Usc Educational Foundation - Mcnair Scholars
Contribution toward McNair Scholarship Fund.
Columbia, SC$1.5M2020
University of South Carolina - Mcnair Scholar
Support toward Columbia-Carolina Scholar, McNair Scholars Fund.
Columbia, SC$1.5M2018
Houston Zoo - Centennial Campaign
Installment toward $3MM pledge to support the Centennial campaign "Keeping Our World Wild."
Houston, TX$1.1M2022
Univ of South Carolina Educational Foundation
McNair Scholars (FY24-Fall awards + $280k admin + $147,500 enrichment).
Columbia, SC$1.1M2023
Houston Christian University
Support for the Morris Family Center for Law & Liberty.
Houston, TX$1.0M2022
Univ of South Carolina Educational Foundation
McNair Scholars (Fall 2024 scholarships+$279,999.99 admin+$130,391.88 enrich)
Columbia, SC$1.0M2024
Usc Educational Foundation - Columbia Athletics
Contribution toward the Football Facilities Enhancement Fund.
Columbia, SC$1.0M2020
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston
4/5 installment toward the Campaign for the MFAH Campus.
Houston, TX$1.0M2020
Usc Educational Foundation
Support to Columbia-Athletics Football Facilities Enchancement Fund.
Columbia, SC$1.0M2018
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston
Contribution to Campaign for the MFAH Campus.
Houston, TX$1.0M2018
Bcm-dr Sameer Sheth
Dr. Sameer Sheth, a designated McNair Scholar at Baylor College of Medicine, will focus on research to understand how individual neurons com
Houston, TX$1.0M2018
Baylor College of Medicine
McNair Scholar (Q. Zhao)
Houston, TX$950K2024
American Cancer Society South Region
Multi-year commitment in Jan 2016 with Challenge Grant. One dollar for every two dollars raised from Feb 2015 - Dec 2015, not to exceed $4 m
Houston, TX$800K2020
American Cancer Society
Multi-year commitment in Jan. 2016 with Challenge Grant. One dollar for every two dollars raised from Feb 2015-Dec 2015, not to exceed $4 mi
Houston, TX$800K2018
Baylor College of Medicine
McNair Scholar (Q. Zhao)
Houston, TX$750K2024

The Robert and Janice Mcnair Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$17.3M
2020$14.4M
2022$11.6M
2023$13.5M
2024$13.2M

How to apply for funding from The Robert and Janice Mcnair Foundation

The Robert and Janice Mcnair Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The Robert and Janice Mcnair Foundation

Does The Robert and Janice Mcnair Foundation accept grant applications?
The Robert and Janice Mcnair Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Robert and Janice Mcnair Foundation fund?
The Robert and Janice Mcnair Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Usc Educational Foundation - Mcnair Scholars, University of South Carolina - Mcnair Scholar, Houston Zoo - Centennial Campaign. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Robert and Janice Mcnair Foundation give in grants?
The Robert and Janice Mcnair Foundation reported $14.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $70.0M over 473 grants.
Where is The Robert and Janice Mcnair Foundation located?
The Robert and Janice Mcnair Foundation is based in Houston, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 766050185.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Robert and Janice Mcnair Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Robert and Janice Mcnair Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.