Funding search · EIN 766050185 · Houston, TX

The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation

Name: The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation grants, 2022–2024
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License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

318
grants reported: $49.8M
total given: 2022–2024
filing years: $50,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

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Top recipients

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Baylor College of Medicine46 grants · $12.4M
Univ of South Carolina Educational Foundation6 grants · $3.6M
Houston Zoo - Centennial Campaign2 grants · $2.2M
Usc Educational Foundation - McNair Scholarship6 grants · $2.1M
Houston Christian University2 grants · $2.1M
Usc Educational Foundation - McNair Scholarship Fu2 grants · $1.4M
Columbia College4 grants · $1.3M
Houston Christian University3 grants · $1.2M
The University of Texas Foundation3 grants · $1.1M
Houston Zoo2 grants · $1.0M

Giving over time

$23.2M

2022

$13.5M

2023

$13.2M

2024

Grant history

The 100 largest of 318 grants.

$1.1M
Houston Zoo - Centennial Campaign · Houston, TX · 2022
Installment toward $3MM pledge to support the Centennial campaign "Keeping Our World Wild."
$1.1M
Houston Zoo - Centennial Campaign · Houston, TX · 2022
Installment toward $3MM pledge to support the Centennial campaign "Keeping Our World Wild."
$1.1M
Univ of South Carolina Educational Foundation · Columbia, SC · 2023
McNair Scholars (FY24-Fall awards + $280k admin + $147,500 enrichment).
$1.0M
Houston Christian University · Houston, TX · 2022
Support for the Morris Family Center for Law & Liberty.
$1.0M
Houston Christian University · Houston, TX · 2022
Support for the Morris Family Center for Law & Liberty.
$1.0M
Univ of South Carolina Educational Foundation · Columbia, SC · 2024
McNair Scholars (Fall 2024 scholarships+$279,999.99 admin+$130,391.88 enrich)
$950,000
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2024
McNair Scholar (Q. Zhao)
$750,000
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2024
McNair Scholar (Q. Zhao)
$718,556
Houston Zoo · Houston, TX · 2023
Keeping Our World Wild Centennial Capital Campaign.
$678,000
Usc Educational Foundation - McNair Scholarship Fu · Columbia, SC · 2022
Support toward the McNair Scholarship Fund.
$678,000
Usc Educational Foundation - McNair Scholarship Fu · Columbia, SC · 2022
Support toward the McNair Scholarship Fund.
$671,000
Usc Educational Foundation - McNair Scholarship · Columbia, SC · 2022
Support toward the McNair Scholarship Fund.
$671,000
Usc Educational Foundation - McNair Scholarship · Columbia, SC · 2022
Support toward the McNair Scholarship Fund.
$652,000
Univ of South Carolina Educational Foundation · Columbia, SC · 2024
McNair Scholars (Spring 2024+MSE).
$625,000
Columbia College · Columbia, SC · 2024
College Park UMC renovation.
$567,233
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2024
Cannabinoids as Adjuncts for Reducing Pain and Opioid Use (C. Verrico).
$558,334
Houston Christian University · Houston, TX · 2023
Morris Family Center for Law & Liberty.
$542,208
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2024
Neuromodulation (Harmony-W. Goodman)
$500,000
Texas Children'S Hospital · Houston, TX · 2024
McNair Scholar (Vishnu Cuddapah)
$500,000
The University of Texas Foundation · Houston, TX · 2024
MD Anderson McNair Scholar (C. Patel)
$500,000
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2023
McNair Scholar - M. Bround.
$500,000
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2023
McNair Scholar - S. Buffington.
$500,000
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2023
McNair Scholar - Y. Gao.
$500,000
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2023
McNair Scholar - S. Heilbronner.
$500,000
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2023
McNair Scholar Recruit - N. Provenzano.
$500,000
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2023
McNair Scholar - B. Hayden.
$500,000
Columbia College · Columbia, SC · 2023
College Park UMC purchase.
$500,000
Bcm - Dr Barna Dudok · Houston, TX · 2022
As 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 … read allAs 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 less
$500,000
Bcm - Dr Barna Dudok · Houston, TX · 2022
As 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 … read allAs 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 less
$500,000
Bcm - Dr Kara Marshall · Houston, TX · 2022
Dr. 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.
$500,000
Bcm - Dr Kara Marshall · Houston, TX · 2022
Dr. 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.
$472,261
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2024
McNair Scholar (Y. Gao)
$449,905
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2024
McNair MD/PhD Scholars, payment academic year 24-25 (FY25).
$417,517
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2023
McNair MD/PhD Scholars, payment toward academic year 23-24 (FY24).
$409,000
The University of Texas Foundation Inc-Pri Award · Austin, TX · 2022
Support to The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and its study of AI-based methods for advancing endometriosis treatments.
$409,000
The University of Texas Foundation Inc-Pri Award · Austin, TX · 2022
Support to The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and its study of AI-based methods for advancing endometriosis treatments.
$404,317
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2024
McNair Scholar (S. Sheth)
$400,000
Houston Christian University · Houston, TX · 2024
Morris Family Center for Law & Liberty.
$400,000
Univ of South Carolina Educational Foundation · Columbia, SC · 2024
McNair Institute.
$400,000
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2023
McNair Scholar - B. Dudok.
$400,000
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2023
McNair Scholar - S. Heilbronner.
$400,000
Univ of South Carolina Educational Foundation · Columbia, SC · 2023
McNair Institute for Entrepreneurism and Free Enterprise (FY24).
$400,000
Houston Grand Opera · Houston, TX · 2022
Support toward Houston Grand Opera's Holiday Operas.
$400,000
Houston Grand Opera · Houston, TX · 2022
Support toward Houston Grand Opera's Holiday Operas.
$400,000
Usc Educational Foundation-Mi for Entrepreneurism · Columbia, SC · 2022
Contribution toward McNair Institute for Entrepreneurism & Free Enterprise Operations.
$400,000
Usc Educational Foundation-Mi for Entrepreneurism · Columbia, SC · 2022
Contribution toward McNair Institute for Entrepreneurism & Free Enterprise Operations.
$400,000
William Marsh Rice University - McE · Houston, TX · 2022
Ongoing commitment in support of the McNair Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth.
$400,000
William Marsh Rice University - McE · Houston, TX · 2022
Ongoing commitment in support of the McNair Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth.
$398,971
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2024
McNair Scholar (B. Dudok)
$386,303
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2024
McNair Scholar (M. Bround)
$378,074
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2024
McNair Scholar (K. Marshall)
$375,000
The University of Texas Foundation · Houston, TX · 2023
McNair Scholar (C. Patel-MDACC).
$374,000
Usc Educational Foundation - McNair Scholarship · Columbia, SC · 2022
Support toward the McNair Scholarship Fund.
$374,000
Usc Educational Foundation - McNair Scholarship · Columbia, SC · 2022
Support toward the McNair Scholarship Fund.
$342,025
Bcm - McNair Mdphd Scholar Support · Houston, TX · 2022
Provides scholarships to combined M.D./Ph.D. program students.
$342,025
Bcm - McNair Mdphd Scholar Support · Houston, TX · 2022
Provides scholarships to combined M.D./Ph.D. program students.
$338,251
Bcm - Neuromodulation (Dr Wayne Goodman) · Houston, TX · 2022
Ongoing support toward the Neuromodulation Research Project led by Dr. Wayne Goodman.
$338,251
Bcm - Neuromodulation (Dr Wayne Goodman) · Houston, TX · 2022
Ongoing support toward the Neuromodulation Research Project led by Dr. Wayne Goodman.
$320,685
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2024
McNair Scholar (S. Buffington)
$300,000
Houston Zoo · Houston, TX · 2024
Keeping Our World Wild Centennial Capital Campaign.
$291,961
Bcm - Dr Chris Verrico · Houston, TX · 2022
Dr. Chris Verrico is conducting pain management research.
$291,961
Bcm - Dr Chris Verrico · Houston, TX · 2022
Dr. Chris Verrico is conducting pain management research.
$275,272
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2023
McNair MD/PhD Scholars, payment toward academic year 23-24 (FY24).
$270,359
Usc Educational Foundation - McNair Recruitment · Columbia, SC · 2022
Contribution toward McNair Recruitment Fund.
$270,359
Usc Educational Foundation - McNair Recruitment · Columbia, SC · 2022
Contribution toward McNair Recruitment Fund.
$250,000
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2024
Targeting a bioelectric switch on mitochondrial membranes to eliminate dormant cancer cells (S.Zhang).
$250,000
United Way of Greater Houston · Houston, TX · 2024
Operations.
$250,000
United Way of Greater Houston · Houston, TX · 2024
211 Strike Team - Building Possibilities Campaign.
$250,000
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2023
McNair Scholar - K. Marshall.
$250,000
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2023
Targeting a bioelectric switch on mitochondrial membranes to eliminate dormant cancer cells (S.Zhang).
$250,000
Memorial Park Conservancy · Houston, TX · 2023
100th Anniversary Campaign.
$250,000
United Way of Greater Houston · Houston, TX · 2023
Alexis de Tocqueville Society annual operations.
$250,000
United Way of Greater Houston · Houston, TX · 2023
211 Strike Team - Building Possibilities Campaign.
$250,000
Bcm - Dr Xiang Shawn Zhang · Houston, TX · 2022
Dr. 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 eluci… read allDr. 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. less
$250,000
Bcm - Dr Xiang Shawn Zhang · Houston, TX · 2022
Dr. 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 eluci… read allDr. 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. less
$250,000
United Way of Greater Houston · Houston, TX · 2022
Annual 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… read allAnnual 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." less
$250,000
United Way of Greater Houston · Houston, TX · 2022
Annual 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… read allAnnual 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." less
$235,937
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2024
McNair Scholar (B. Arenkiel)
$200,000
Hermann Park Conservancy · Houston, TX · 2024
Play Your Park Campaign.
$200,000
Houston Christian University · Houston, TX · 2024
McNair Center for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise (FY25).
$200,000
Northwood University · Midland, MI · 2024
McNair Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (FY25).
$200,000
Remember the Alamo Foundation · San Antonio, TX · 2024
Educational programming at the Texas Cavaliers Alamo Education Center.
$200,000
University of St Thomas · Houston, TX · 2024
McNair Center for Entrepreneurism and Free Enterprise (FY25).
$200,000
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2023
McNair Scholar - T. Westbrook.
$200,000
Hermann Park Conservancy · Houston, TX · 2023
Play Your Park Campaign.
$200,000
Hope Media · Humble, TX · 2023
Vida Unida Christian radio station. 2 of 2
$200,000
Houston Baptist University · Houston, TX · 2023
McNair Center for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise (FY24).
$200,000
Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation · Charleston, SC · 2023
Construction of Memorial for Mother Nine.
$200,000
Northwood University · Midland, MI · 2023
McNair Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (FY24).
$200,000
University of St Thomas · Houston, TX · 2023
McNair Center for Entrepreneurism and Free Enterprise (FY24).
$200,000
Houston Baptist University · Houston, TX · 2022
Support toward McNair Center for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise (FY23).
$200,000
Houston Baptist University · Houston, TX · 2022
Support toward McNair Center for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise (FY23).
$200,000
Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation · Charleston, SC · 2022
Assistance 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.
$200,000
Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation · Charleston, SC · 2022
Assistance 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.
$200,000
Northwood University · Midland, MI · 2022
Support of the McNair Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at Northwood University.
$200,000
Northwood University · Midland, MI · 2022
Support of the McNair Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at Northwood University.
$189,994
The University of Texas Foundation · Houston, TX · 2023
AI-based methods for advancing endometriosis treatments.
$187,540
University of St Thomas · Houston, TX · 2022
Support toward the McNair Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship.
$187,540
University of St Thomas · Houston, TX · 2022
Support toward the McNair Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship.
$180,000
Usc Educational Foundation - McNair Scholars Enric · Columbia, SC · 2022
Contribution to McNair Scholars Enrichment Fund.

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