McKenna Foundation
The McKenna Foundation is a public charity based in New Braunfels, Texas. Established in February 2008 after the sale of the McKenna Health System to Christus Santa Rosa, it supports programs and organizations working to enhance the health and well-being of the greater New Braunfels community.
McKenna Foundation at a glance
In short: McKenna Foundation gave $1.6M across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in Texas. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,618,667
- -34.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- -6.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,480
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $83,569,052
- +3.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (3 of 41, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to McKenna Foundation
- How to Apply
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For the 2026 framework, nonprofits are invited to submit brief proposals. If a proposal aligns with the framework, foundation staff will schedule a meeting; after that meeting, nonprofits may be invited to submit a formal application. Nonprofits serving New Braunfels and Comal County that have previously received a McKenna Foundation grant may also apply for capacity-building support. That process begins with a Phase 1 application; if approved, it funds representatives’ completion of an online Core Capacity Assessment Tool. Eligible organizations that receive assessment results and need further support for a capacity-building goal may submit a Phase 2 application. Phase 1 funding does not guarantee Phase 2 funding.
- Contact
Mailing address: 801 W San Antonio St, New Braufels, TX 78130
Phone: (830) 606-9500
Website: https://mckenna.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McKenna Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was McKenna Health Management ($213K). Together the top 10 received $966K.
Grant Size Distribution
183 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 183 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2026 grant framework focuses on needs in New Braunfels and Comal County. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is McKenna Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 41 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $23K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2024) to $3.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McKenna Health Management New Braunfels, TX | Community Outreach | $212,606 |
| Hill Country MHDD Centers Kerville, TX | Mobile Crisis Outreach Team & Equip | $120,000 |
| NB Housing Partners New Braunfels, TX | It Support | $120,000 |
| Salvation Army of Comal Count New Braunfels, TX | Homeless Prevention | $85,000 |
| San Antonio Food Bank San Antonio, TX | Food Pantry Program | $81,900 |
| Communities in Schools New Braunfels, TX | Signs of Suicide Prev Prog | $75,000 |
| CRRC of Canyon Lake Canyon Lake, TX | Crisis Assistance Program & Equip | $73,000 |
| New Braunfels Youth Collab New Braunfels, TX | Youth Services | $67,745 |
| Comal County Senior Citizens New Braunfels, TX | Senior Wellness Program | $65,300 |
| Connections Individual & Fami New Braunfels, TX | Land Purchase | $65,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,569,052 | $3,614,634 | $2,735,412 | $1,618,667 | 41 | $3,588,634 |
| 2023 | $80,458,835 | $4,238,135 | $3,602,858 | $2,480,331 | 44 | $4,211,935 |
| 2022 | $77,737,402 | $3,123,800 | $3,426,934 | $2,319,742 | 37 | $3,047,800 |
| 2021 | $90,092,178 | $4,447,596 | $4,311,995 | $3,056,810 | 28 | $4,215,367 |
| 2020 | $82,934,973 | $3,666,667 | $4,032,407 | $2,918,368 | 33 | $3,623,567 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it works to enhance the health and well-being of the greater New Braunfels community and serves as a partner and resource to others with shared goals. Its 2026 grant framework identifies housing, behavioral health, and early childhood as focus areas. The framework names affordable and workforce housing, homelessness prevention, mental and behavioral health, suicide prevention, substance misuse recovery, and early childhood research, program development, and quality and affordable child care.
The 2024 grants show support for a range of community services. For example, NB Housing Partners says its mission is to support affordable, accessible housing opportunities for residents experiencing housing instability. The San Antonio Food Bank says it fights hunger through food distribution, programs, education, and advocacy. Comal County Senior Citizens says it provides services, a nutrition center, and an activity center to help older adults stay independent and active. RecoveryWerks says it provides recovery support services for teens and families in rural communities affected by substance use.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $1,618,667. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $212,606, with a median of $22,500. Among the largest grants were $212,606 to McKenna Health Management for community outreach; $120,000 to Hill Country MHDD Centers for a mobile crisis outreach team and equipment; $120,000 to NB Housing Partners for IT support; $85,000 to the Salvation Army of Comal County for homeless prevention; and $81,900 to the San Antonio Food Bank for a food pantry program.
The foundation also awarded $75,000 to Communities in Schools for a Signs of Suicide prevention program, $73,000 to CRRC of Canyon Lake for a crisis assistance program and equipment, and $65,300 to Comal County Senior Citizens for a senior wellness program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alice Jewell as CEO and Chandra Engelke as CFO. It lists David Glazener as chair and Joe Castilleja as vice chair. Directors listed are Cecil Eager, Lorrie Coles, Stuart Blythin, Patrick Lynch, Stephanie Bascon, and Tim Owens.
McKenna Foundation is led by Alice Jewell, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alice Jewell
CEO
On filings since 2020
38 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Glazener
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lorrie Coles
Director
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Krause
Director
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Bascon
Director
Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Owens
Director
Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cecil Eager
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Lynch
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Blythin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chandra Engelke
CFO
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Castilleja
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Julie Garcia (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Robert Hunt (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeff Albrecht (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rose Zamora (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: David Starch (2020) — Member
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 McKenna Foundation
How much does McKenna Foundation give each year?
McKenna Foundation gave $1.6M across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.5M across 44 grants.
What is McKenna Foundation's typical grant size?
McKenna Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $22,500, and its average grant was $39,480, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from McKenna Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does McKenna Foundation give grants?
McKenna Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Braunfels, TX (21 grants), San Antonio, TX (8 grants), Bulverde, TX (4 grants) and Spring Branch, TX (3 grants).
Does McKenna Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on McKenna Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are McKenna Foundation's largest grantees?
McKenna Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include McKenna Health Management ($212,606), Hill Country MHDD Centers ($120,000) and NB Housing Partners ($120,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is McKenna Foundation?
McKenna Foundation reported $83.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.6M.
What does McKenna Foundation fund?
The foundation says it works to enhance the health and well-being of the greater New Braunfels community and serves as a partner and resource to others with shared goals. Its 2026 grant framework identifies housing, behavioral health, and early childhood as focus areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McKenna Foundation?
For the 2026 framework, nonprofits are invited to submit brief proposals. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is McKenna Foundation's EIN?
McKenna Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2011830. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). McKenna Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mckenna-foundation-morg_2b970722867f425bbd9d5f1f9423dde0
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