Jack and Nancy Munson Foundation
The Jack and Nancy Munson Foundation was a private foundation based in Woodway, Texas. Its 2020 IRS filing is marked as a final return: the foundation stated that it terminated on December 20, 2020, transferring its remaining $188,607 in assets to the Waco Foundation. The foundation therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Jack and Nancy Munson Foundation at a glance
In short: Jack and Nancy Munson Foundation gave $195K across 16 grants in 2020 (avg $12K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $195,487
- Grants made (2020)
- 16
- Average grant
- $12,218
- Median grant
- $265
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jack and Nancy Munson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 8217 Forest Ridge Dr, Woodway, TX 76712-2405
Phone: (254) 776-5453
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jack and Nancy Munson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Waco Foundation ($189K). Together the top 10 received $195K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 16 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2020 went to recipients in Texas, although the grantee list also includes organizations in Missouri, California, Minnesota, and Georgia. The largest grant went to the Waco Foundation, whose stated mission is to improve quality of life in McLennan County.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 16 grants totaling $195K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waco Foundation Waco, TX | Munson Fund | $188,607 |
| Heart of Texas Young Marines Waco, TX | Unrestricted Support of the Organization's Mission and Programs | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army Waco, TX | Unrestricted Support of the Organization's Mission and Programs | $1,000 |
| McLennan County Veterans Association Hewitt, TX | Unrestricted Support of the Organization's Mission and Programs | $1,000 |
| Friends for Life Waco, TX | Unrestricted Support of the Organization's Mission and Programs | $1,000 |
| Veterans One Stop Waco, TX | Unrestricted Support of the Organization's Mission and Programs | $1,000 |
| Vaughn Cemetery Association Abbott, TX | Unrestricted Support of the Organization's Mission and Programs | $600 |
| Historic Waco Foundation Waco, TX | Unrestricted Support of the Organization's Mission and Programs | $330 |
| Masonic Home of Missouri Columbia, MO | Unrestricted Support of the Organization's Mission and Programs | $200 |
| Legacy Coalition Corona, CA | Unrestricted Support of the Organization's Mission and Programs | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $100,868 | $195,784 | $195,487 | 16 | $95,571 | $6,022 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jack and Nancy Munson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2020 grants included support for community, veteran, social-service, historic-preservation, fraternal, and public-policy organizations. These are descriptions of grantees, not stated focus areas of the foundation. For example, Friends for Life says it helps seniors and people with disabilities live as independently as possible; Historic Waco Foundation says it works to preserve and interpret Waco and McLennan County history; and the Waco Foundation says it works to address community challenges, strengthen local nonprofits, and improve quality of life in McLennan County.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $195,487. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $188,607, with a median of $265. The largest award was $188,607 to the Waco Foundation, which the filing identifies as the transfer of the foundation’s remaining assets. Other notable grants included $1,000 each to Friends for Life, Heart of Texas Young Marines, Salvation Army, McLennan County Veterans Association, and Veterans One Stop; $600 to Vaughn Cemetery Association; and $330 to Historic Waco Foundation.
The filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It does not provide an application process or materials.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Jack G. Munson as president, treasurer, and director; Nancy J. Munson as vice president, secretary, and director; and James R. Munson as assistant secretary and director.
Jack and Nancy Munson Foundation is led by Jack G. Munson, President, Treasurer & Director on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Jack G. Munson
President, Treasurer & Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James R. Munson
Assistant Secretary & Director
New on the 2020 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy J. Munson
Vice President, Secretary & Director
New on the 2020 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Jack and Nancy Munson Foundation
How much does Jack and Nancy Munson Foundation give each year?
Jack and Nancy Munson Foundation gave $195K across 16 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Jack and Nancy Munson Foundation's typical grant size?
Jack and Nancy Munson Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $265, and its average grant was $12,218, across 16 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jack and Nancy Munson Foundation give grants?
Jack and Nancy Munson Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Waco, TX (6 grants).
Does Jack and Nancy Munson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of Jack and Nancy Munson Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jack and Nancy Munson Foundation's largest grantees?
Jack and Nancy Munson Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Waco Foundation ($188,607), Heart of Texas Young Marines ($1,000) and Salvation Army ($1,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Jack and Nancy Munson Foundation fund?
The available filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2020 grants included support for community, veteran, social-service, historic-preservation, fraternal, and public-policy organizations. These are descriptions of grantees, not stated focus areas of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jack and Nancy Munson Foundation?
Jack and Nancy Munson Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is Jack and Nancy Munson Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Jack and Nancy Munson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jack and Nancy Munson Foundation's EIN?
Jack and Nancy Munson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2978284. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Jack and Nancy Munson Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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