John & Darlene McNabb Charitable Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Highlands Ranch, CO EIN: 45-4429814

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

US Holocaust Musueum: $40KUS Holocaust Musueum$40KFree Press Foundation: $25KFree Press Foundation$25KCouncil for a Secure America Inc: $20KCouncil for a Secure AmericaInc$20KAspen Academy: $20KAspen Academy$20KFellowship of Christian Athletes: $15KFellowship of ChristianAthletes$15KCrisis Center: $10KCrisis Center$10KConservative Partnership Institute: $5KConservative PartnershipInstitute$5KDooley Chapter of Nffchof: $5KDooley Chapter of Nffchof$5KFriends for Free Speech: $5KFriends for Free Speech$5KStand Tall: $5KStand Tall$5K

The largest 2022 recipient was US Holocaust Musueum ($40K). Together the top 10 received $150K.

Grant Size Distribution

25 grants across all recorded years

25<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

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

9states

Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.

Cities

WashingtonNew YorkKansas CityAshevilleBrevardCentennialColcordDenverFort WorthGreen Wood VillageHillsdaleLittletonMt VernonNormanWendellWilmington

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

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K1 grant2020 3 grants2021 21 grants2022

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
US Holocaust Musueum Washington, DCCharitable$40,000
Free Press Foundation Wendell, NCCharitable$25,000
Council for a Secure America Inc New York, NYCharitable$20,000
Aspen Academy Green Wood Village, COCharitable$20,000
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MOCharitable$15,000
Crisis Center Littleton, COCharitable$10,000
Conservative Partnership Institute Washington, DCCharitable$5,000
Dooley Chapter of Nffchof Wilmington, NCCharitable$5,000
Friends for Free Speech Washington, DCCharitable$5,000
Stand Tall Fort Worth, TXCharitable$5,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2022—$-60,283$161,561$161,34221$161,342$2,073$6,292
2021$165,641$-10,131$32,711$30,0003$32,536—$5,966
2020$197,428$-9,653$29,912$25,0001—$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

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 23, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022

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