McKee Family Foundation
The McKee Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $200,000 through 10 grants to charitable organizations.
McKee Family Foundation at a glance
In short: McKee Family Foundation gave $200K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), top state Texas. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,000
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $3,084,335
- +25.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to McKee Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11887 Doolin Court, Dallas, TX 75230
Phone: (214) 521-3364
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McKee Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was WSU Foundation ($75K). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 30 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (43%), Washington (38%), Maryland (8%), Kansas (5%), and California (5%). Listed recipients also included Americans United for Life in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is McKee Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $45K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $45K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 233% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 149% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2021) to $200K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WSU Foundation Pullman, WA | To Fund Charity Operations | $75,000 |
| Vietnamese Mission Board Sachse, TX | To Fund Charity Operations | $26,000 |
| Prestonwood Baptist Church Plano, TX | To Fund Charity Operations | $20,000 |
| St Michael Ethiopian Orthodox Church Garland, TX | To Fund Charity Operations | $15,000 |
| Teneo Network Inc Austin, TX | To Fund Charity Operations | $15,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D Hagerstown, MD | To Fund Charity Operations | $15,000 |
| Friends University Apprentice Institute Wichita, KS | To Fund Charity Operations | $10,000 |
| Holy Trinity Academy Dallas, TX | To Fund Charity Operations | $10,000 |
| Prager University Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA | To Fund Charity Operations | $10,000 |
| Americans United for Life Washington, DC | To Fund Charity Operations | $4,000 |
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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 | $3,084,335 | $644,315 | $212,912 | $200,000 | 10 | $200,000 | $631,403 | $134,124 |
| 2023 | $2,455,872 | $138,265 | $125,046 | $125,000 | 10 | $125,000 | $49,619 | $145,855 |
| 2022 | $2,436,248 | $69,459 | $125,265 | $125,000 | 6 | $125,000 | $69,459 | $117,848 |
| 2021 | $2,786,481 | $290,665 | $60,178 | $60,000 | 4 | $60,000 | $290,665 | $119,528 |
| 2020 | $2,557,065 | $36,891 | $1,716 | — | — | — | $35,175 | $63,735 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McKee Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $134K for 2024 — 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’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees included organizations whose missions, as described by the organizations themselves, span education, leadership development, and advocacy. Teneo Network Inc says it researches, educates, and connects leaders developing practical solutions to pressing issues. Holy Trinity Academy describes itself as an Orthodox Christian school focused on academics, character, faith, and personal confidence. Prager University Foundation says it promotes American and Judeo-Christian values through digital media, and Americans United for Life says it advances the human right to life in culture, law, and policy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $200,000. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $75,000, with a median grant of $15,000. Its largest awards included $75,000 to WSU Foundation, $26,000 to Vietnamese Mission Board, and $20,000 to Prestonwood Baptist Church. Other grants included $15,000 each to St Michael Ethiopian Orthodox Church, Teneo Network Inc, and Breakthrough T1D; $10,000 each to Friends University Apprentice Institute, Holy Trinity Academy, and Prager University Foundation; and $4,000 to Americans United for Life.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Philip R McKee as president and treasurer, Cassandra M McKee as vice president, and Kara McKee Cancian as secretary.
McKee Family Foundation is led by Philip R. McKee, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Philip R. McKee
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cassandra M. McKee
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kara McKee Cancian
Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kara McKee (2020–2021) — Secretary
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 McKee Family Foundation
How much does McKee Family Foundation give each year?
McKee Family Foundation gave $200K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $125K across 10 grants.
What is McKee Family Foundation's typical grant size?
McKee Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $20,000, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from McKee Family Foundation that year got $45K on average.
Where does McKee Family Foundation give grants?
McKee Family Foundation's top state is Texas, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (38%) and Maryland (8%).
Does McKee Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on McKee Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Fund Charity Operations" (10 grants).
Who are McKee Family Foundation's largest grantees?
McKee Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include WSU Foundation ($75,000), Vietnamese Mission Board ($26,000) and Prestonwood Baptist Church ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is McKee Family Foundation?
McKee Family Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $200K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $134K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does McKee Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees included organizations whose missions, as described by the organizations themselves, span education, leadership development, and advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McKee Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is McKee Family Foundation's EIN?
McKee Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2708394. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does McKee Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). McKee Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mckee-family-foundation-morg_6ad0fb03edcf42fbbf7493377bb27abe
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