Brain McCann Family Foundation
Brain McCann Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Kansas City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $637K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $16K.
Brain McCann Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Brain McCann Family Foundation gave $32K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,644
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,956
- -23.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $636,835
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Brain McCann Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rockhurst High School ($19K). Together the top 8 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Brain McCann Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2020) to $38K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rockhurst High School Kansas City, MO | Scholarship | $19,444 |
| Liberty Common School Fort Collins, CO | General Operating | $2,500 |
| St Peter's Parish Kansas City, MO | General Operating | $2,200 |
| Uc Health Foundation (Wish) Fort Collins, CO | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities Kansas City, MO | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Avila University Kansas City, MO | General Operating | $1,500 |
| St John's Parish Iola, KS | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Kansas Business Hall of Fame Emporia State University Campus Emporia, KS | General Operating | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $636,835 | $28,730 | $38,300 | $31,644 | 8 | $35,838 | $15,726 | $41,444 |
| 2023 | $645,771 | $8,566 | $38,368 | $31,000 | 6 | $36,135 | $15,063 | $36,468 |
| 2022 | $682,205 | $10,225 | $43,927 | $38,000 | 6 | $43,000 | $15,451 | $35,934 |
| 2021 | $715,907 | $48,927 | $45,006 | $33,000 | 5 | $36,586 | $1,295 | $41,456 |
| 2020 | $711,986 | $-35,873 | $40,634 | $28,000 | 8 | — | $4,903 | $37,403 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brain McCann Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Brain McCann Family Foundation is led by Donald C. Brain, President, Director & S on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald C. Brain
President, Director & S
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Brain McCann Family Foundation
How much does Brain McCann Family Foundation give each year?
Brain McCann Family Foundation gave $32K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $31K across 6 grants.
What is Brain McCann Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Brain McCann Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,956, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Brain McCann Family Foundation give grants?
Brain McCann Family Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (14%) and Kansas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (4 grants) and Fort Collins, CO (2 grants).
Does Brain McCann Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of Brain McCann Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Brain McCann Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Brain McCann Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rockhurst High School ($19,444), Liberty Common School ($2,500) and St Peter's Parish ($2,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Brain McCann Family Foundation?
Brain McCann Family Foundation reported $637K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Brain McCann Family Foundation's EIN?
Brain McCann Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1137162. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Brain McCann Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Brain McCann Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/brain-mccann-family-foundation-morg_5bbd2f3500984332bb40ddff63d19e67
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