James N McCoy Foundation
The James N. McCoy Foundation is a private foundation based in Wichita Falls, Texas. Established in 1995 by James Neal McCoy, it supports nonprofit and educational organizations working to sustain a vibrant community in Wichita Falls and Wichita County.
James N McCoy Foundation at a glance
In short: James N McCoy Foundation gave $11.5M across 68 grants in 2025 (avg $169K), mostly in Texas. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,462,390
- +61.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 68
- -4.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $168,565
- +68.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $224,681,069
- -1.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (6 of 68, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James N McCoy Foundation
- How to Apply
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New applicants must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) through the online grant portal before being invited to apply; previous recipients submit an application through the portal. The Foundation considers applications from organizations exempt under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3) and other qualifying organizations primarily located in Wichita County. The website states that an organization may apply for one grant per calendar year; the 2025 filing states a limit of one grant application per grant cycle. The Foundation may request a phone or in-person conversation and may require a brief follow-up report after funding.
- Review Cycle
- LOIs are due February 15 or August 15 for new applicants. Application deadlines are March 15 and September 15, with application windows listed as January 1–March 15 and June 1–September 15. Funding decisions are made in May and November.
- Deadline
- LOIs are due February 15 or August 15 for new applicants.
- Contact
Application contact: James N Mccoy Foundation
Mailing address: 3711 Maplewood Avenue Suite 200, Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2101
Phone: (940) 264-4400
Email: grants@jamesnmccoyfoundation.org
Website: https://jamesnmccoyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James N McCoy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wichita Falls Area Food Bank ($2.4M). Together the top 10 received $8.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
303 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 205 grants of 303 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation considers organizations primarily located in Wichita County, Texas. In 2025, all grant dollars were reported as going to recipients in Texas. The listed grants were concentrated in Wichita Falls, with awards also shown for recipients in Fort Worth, Windthorst, and Beaumont.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
Cities
Is James N McCoy Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 68 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $208K; repeat grants $165K. How we count
Medians: $113K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 255% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.2M (2020) to $11.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 68 grants totaling $11.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita Falls Area Food Bank Wichita Falls, TX | General Operations / Capital Campaign | $2,375,000 |
| Presbyterian Manor Inc Wichita Falls, TX | General Operations / House of Hope Project | $1,550,000 |
| United Regional Health Care Foundation Wichita Falls, TX | Level III Nicu | $1,000,000 |
| Chesterton Academy of Wichita Falls Wichita Falls, TX | Building Fund | $750,000 |
| YMCA of Wichita Falls Wichita Falls, TX | General Operations | $750,000 |
| Wichita Falls Faith Mission Inc Wichita Falls, TX | General Operations | $575,000 |
| Midwestern State University Foundation Inc Wichita Falls, TX | General Operations | $520,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese Fort Worth Inc Fort Worth, TX | Lift and Navigation Education Programs / Building Project | $450,000 |
| Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation Wichita Falls, TX | Scholarships / volunteer fire department fund / general operations | $337,750 |
| Wichita Falls Independent School District Foundation Wichita Falls, TX | General operations / 2026 london new years day parade trip | $320,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $224,681,069 | $9,236,698 | $12,009,744 | $11,462,390 | 68 | $11,952,692 | $6,779,646 | $14,728,200 |
| 2024 | $227,454,115 | $46,904,605 | $7,558,209 | $7,106,810 | 71 | $7,506,074 | $5,760,710 | $12,258,966 |
| 2023 | $188,107,719 | $108,227,598 | $4,502,866 | $4,191,850 | 71 | $4,448,489 | $3,119,459 | $7,225,912 |
| 2022 | $84,382,987 | $31,809,653 | $3,521,971 | $3,227,400 | 55 | $3,268,057 | $6,339,376 | $4,168,006 |
| 2021 | $56,095,305 | $17,400,606 | $2,481,177 | $2,364,000 | 38 | $2,375,659 | $1,645,341 | $3,264,042 |
| 2020 | $41,175,876 | $10,340,082 | $2,507,538 | $2,248,350 | 40 | — | $9,036,499 | $2,489,781 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James N McCoy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14.7M for 2025 — 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 Foundation describes its aim as helping Wichita Falls build a bright future by supporting education, women and children, healthcare, community development, and crime prevention. Its stated priorities also include Christian organizations and social services agencies.
Its 2025 grants illustrate support for a range of organizations. For example, the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank describes its mission as “strengthening communities to fight hunger with food, education, and advocacy”; Presbyterian Manor says it provides high-quality care for seniors in North Texas; and United Regional Health Care Foundation describes its work as strengthening the community through support of the United Regional Health Care System, with a focus on individual health and well-being. Other recipients include an independent Catholic high school, a Christ-centered organization serving people experiencing homelessness, a university foundation, and a hospice provider.
Grantmaking
The Foundation made 68 grants totaling $11,462,390 in 2025. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $2,375,000, with a median grant of $40,000. Recent giving was $7,106,810 across 71 grants in 2024 and $4,191,850 across 71 grants in 2023.
The largest 2025 grants included $2,375,000 to Wichita Falls Area Food Bank for general operations and a capital campaign; $1,550,000 to Presbyterian Manor Inc for general operations and the House of Hope project; and $1,000,000 to United Regional Health Care Foundation for a Level III NICU. Other major awards were $750,000 each to Chesterton Academy of Wichita Falls for its building fund and YMCA of Wichita Falls for general operations, and $575,000 to Wichita Falls Faith Mission Inc for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Vicki D. McCoy as trustee and president; R. Ken Hines as trustee, vice president, secretary, and treasurer; Nancy S. Marks and Gary T. Oatman as trustees; Lesley B. Chasteen as assistant secretary; and John L. Luig Jr. as trustee and assistant secretary. The Foundation’s website identifies Vicki McCoy as its president.
James N McCoy Foundation is led by Vicki D. McCoy, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; 5 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Vicki D. McCoy
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$7K (2024) → $7K (2025)
R. Ken Hines
Trustee, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer → Trustee, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$7K (2025)
Gary T. Oatman
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$7K (2024) → $7K (2025)
Nancy S. Marks
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$7K (2024) → $7K (2025)
John L. Luig Jr.
Trustee & Assistant Secretary
Trustee → Trustee & Assistant Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$7K (2024) → $7K (2025)
Lesley B. Chasteen
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert W. Goff Jr. (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Mark McCoy (2020–2021) — Trustee & Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $7K, to Vicki D McCoy (Trustee/President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about James N McCoy Foundation
How much does James N McCoy Foundation give each year?
James N McCoy Foundation gave $11.5M across 68 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7.1M across 71 grants.
What is James N McCoy Foundation's typical grant size?
James N McCoy Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $168,565, across 68 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James N McCoy Foundation that year got $208K on average.
Where does James N McCoy Foundation give grants?
James N McCoy Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wichita Falls, TX (54 grants), Fort Worth, TX (3 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does James N McCoy Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of James N McCoy Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (64 of 68) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James N McCoy Foundation's largest grantees?
James N McCoy Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Wichita Falls Area Food Bank ($2,375,000), Presbyterian Manor Inc ($1,550,000) and United Regional Health Care Foundation ($1,000,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James N McCoy Foundation?
James N McCoy Foundation reported $224.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14.7M (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 does James N McCoy Foundation fund?
The Foundation describes its aim as helping Wichita Falls build a bright future by supporting education, women and children, healthcare, community development, and crime prevention. Its stated priorities also include Christian organizations and social services agencies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James N McCoy Foundation?
New applicants must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) through the online grant portal before being invited to apply; previous recipients submit an application through the portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James N McCoy Foundation's EIN?
James N McCoy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2587034. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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