John & Darlene McNabb Charitable Foundation
The John & Darlene McNabb Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Its 2022 filing is marked as its final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
John & Darlene McNabb Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: John & Darlene McNabb Charitable Foundation gave $161K across 21 grants in 2022 (avg $8K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $161,342
- +437.8% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 21
- +600.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $7,683
- -23.2% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (32% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to John & Darlene McNabb Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1151 Michener Way, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Phone: (713) 986-9321
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John & Darlene McNabb Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was US Holocaust Musueum ($40K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 grant dollars went to recipients in several states. The largest shares were directed to Washington, DC (32%), Colorado (21%), North Carolina (19%), New York (13%), and Missouri (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How John & Darlene McNabb Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $161K (2022). In 2022 it made 21 grants totaling $161K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Holocaust Musueum Washington, DC | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Free Press Foundation Wendell, NC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Council for a Secure America Inc New York, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Aspen Academy Green Wood Village, CO | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Crisis Center Littleton, CO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Conservative Partnership Institute Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Dooley Chapter of Nffchof Wilmington, NC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Friends for Free Speech Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Stand Tall Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $-60,283 | $161,561 | $161,342 | 21 | $161,342 | $2,073 | $6,292 |
| 2021 | $165,641 | $-10,131 | $32,711 | $30,000 | 3 | $32,536 | — | $5,966 |
| 2020 | $197,428 | $-9,653 | $29,912 | $25,000 | 1 | — | $129 | $5,531 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John & Darlene McNabb Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation described its own activities as supporting educational opportunities in arts, music, and academic programs, and conducting direct educational activities, including publishing a book.
Its 2022 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, the Crisis Center in Littleton said it provides services to adults and children affected by domestic violence in several Colorado counties. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes said its mission is to lead coaches and athletes into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and the church. Council for a Secure America said it seeks to educate the public about U.S. national security, energy independence, and Israel’s security.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $161,342. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $40,000, with a median grant of $3,000. Its largest grants included $40,000 to the U.S. Holocaust Museum, $25,000 to Free Press Foundation, $20,000 to Council for a Secure America, $20,000 to Aspen Academy, and $15,000 to Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Other grants included $10,000 to Crisis Center and $5,000 each to Conservative Partnership Institute, Dooley Chapter of NFFCHOF, Friends for Free Speech, and Stand Tall.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing listed John T McNabb II as president; Kathryn M Nery as vice president; Darlene M McNabb as treasurer/secretary; and William Granville III, Dan W Hill III, Candice Bedolla, R Steve Brooks, and Janice F Munson as directors.
John & Darlene McNabb Charitable Foundation is led by John T McNabb II, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
John T McNabb II
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Candice Bedolla
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan W Hill III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice F. Munson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R Steve Brooks
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Granville III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darlene M McNabb
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn M Nery
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 John & Darlene McNabb Charitable Foundation
How much does John & Darlene McNabb Charitable Foundation give each year?
John & Darlene McNabb Charitable Foundation gave $161K across 21 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $30K across 3 grants.
What is John & Darlene McNabb Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
John & Darlene McNabb Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $3,000, and its average grant was $7,683, across 21 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John & Darlene McNabb Charitable Foundation give grants?
John & Darlene McNabb Charitable Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (21%) and North Carolina (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does John & Darlene McNabb Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on John & Darlene McNabb Charitable Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (20 grants).
Who are John & Darlene McNabb Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
John & Darlene McNabb Charitable Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include US Holocaust Musueum ($40,000), Free Press Foundation ($25,000) and Council for a Secure America Inc ($20,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does John & Darlene McNabb Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation described its own activities as supporting educational opportunities in arts, music, and academic programs, and conducting direct educational activities, including publishing a book. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John & Darlene McNabb Charitable Foundation?
The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is John & Darlene McNabb Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, John & Darlene McNabb Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is John & Darlene McNabb Charitable Foundation's EIN?
John & Darlene McNabb Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4429814. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does John & Darlene McNabb Charitable 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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