The MD Anderson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Houston, Texas. Established in the late 1930s by Monroe Dunaway Anderson, co-founder of Anderson, Clayton & Co., the foundation was formally granted charitable status in October 2002. The current foundation was established in 2003 as a successor to the original foundation. Over its lifetime, the foundation has distributed more than $276 million in grants, with $81 million directed to Texas Medical Center institutions and $63 million to other educational institutions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$107.0M
+4.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.2M
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
75
-9.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$83K
+10.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, MD Anderson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose encompasses:
- Medical and Health — with particular focus on the Texas Medical Center
- Education — including higher education and early learning through high school
- Culture and the Arts — including greenspaces
- Improving Lives — of the underserved
The foundation's articles of incorporation guide its work across these four categories, shaped by the growth and changes in Houston over time.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** $5,000 to $600,000
Average Grant
** Approximately $75,000
Grant Types
How to Apply
** Online application portal at https://us.grantrequest.com/application.aspx?sid=828&fid=36463
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation rarely makes grants to organizations that do not have their primary focus on Houston and Harris County, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $107,025,002 (2024)
Total Revenues: $11,473,198 (2024)
Total Expenses: $7,012,137 (2024)
Total Liabilities: $0 (2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $107,025,002 | $102,563,941 | $104,352,686 |
| Revenue | $11,473,198 | $5,397,392 | $4,597,850 |
| Expenses | $7,012,137 | $7,029,939 | $7,625,513 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $6,464,749 | $6,469,136 | $6,991,181 |
| Net Investment Income | $10,973,810 | $4,913,590 | $4,059,428 |
| Distributable Amount | $6,929,418 | $6,480,045 | $6,427,477 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
201 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from MD Anderson Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Baylor College of Medicine ($360,000), Chinquapin Preparatory School ($250,000), Memorial Assistance Ministries ($250,000).
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- James W Crownover — President
- Carter Crow — Director
- Uriel E Dutton — Director
- Charles W Hall — Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James W Crownover | President | 10 | $48,000 |
| Carter Crow | Director | 5 | $48,000 |
| Uriel E Dutton | Director | 5 | $48,000 |
| Charles W Hall | Director | 5 | $48,000 |
Contact Information
Address: P.O. Box 2558, Houston, TX 77252-2558
Telephone: 713-216-3773
Email: M_D_Anderson_Foundation@jpmorgan.com
Website: https://mdandersonfoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does MD Anderson Foundation fund?
The foundation's stated purpose encompasses: 1. **Medical and Health** — with particular focus on the Texas Medical Center 2. **Education** — including higher education and early learning through high school 3. **Culture and the Arts** — including greenspaces 4. **Improving Lives** — of the underserved The foundation's articles of incorporation guide its work across these four categories, shaped by the growth and changes in Houston over time.
How do I apply for a grant from MD Anderson Foundation?
**Grant Range:** $5,000 to $600,000 **Median Grant:** $50,000 **Average Grant:** Approximately $75,000 **Annual Giving:** $6.2 million (2024); $6,189,500 (2023) **Number of Grants:** 83 awards (2023) **Application Process:** Online application portal at https://us.grantrequest.com/application.aspx?sid=828&fid=36463 **Decision Timeline:** Approximately 3 months **Grant Types:** The foundation provides funding for building funds, operating support, research funding, scholarships, and emergency fu…
Where does MD Anderson Foundation make grants?
The foundation rarely makes grants to organizations that do not have their primary focus on Houston and Harris County, Texas.
What size grants does MD Anderson Foundation award?
In 2024, MD Anderson Foundation awarded 75 grants totaling $6.2M — an average of about $83K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is MD Anderson Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, MD Anderson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.9M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is MD Anderson Foundation's EIN?
MD Anderson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0129656. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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