MRC Global Foundation
MRC Global Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 4 grants totaling $67K. Net investment income was $11.
MRC Global Foundation at a glance
In short: MRC Global Foundation gave $67K across 4 grants in 2021 (avg $17K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $67,154
- -51.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 4
- -60.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $16,789
- +21.7% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Primary geography
- Texas (89% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who MRC Global Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was United Way of Greater Houston - Houston Harris County Winter Storm Relief F ($25K). Together the top 4 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 14 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2021) to $138K (2020). In 2021 it made 4 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Houston - Houston Harris County Winter Storm Relief F Houston, TX | Community Efforts | $25,000 |
| American Heart Association - Houston Houston, TX | Health Research | $25,000 |
| The Sam Houston Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America Houston, TX | Community Efforts | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association - Charleston Charleston, WV | Health Research | $7,154 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $32,858 | $68,089 | $67,154 | 4 | $67,154 | $11 |
| 2020 | $35,231 | $114,033 | $139,695 | $138,000 | 10 | — | $33 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
MRC Global Foundation's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Daniel J Churay
Director & Executive Vice President General Counsel
Director & Wvp General Counsel → Director & Executive Vice President General Counsel, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly D Youngblood
Director & Executive Vice President CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann D Garnett
Vice President & Cor Secretary
Vice President & Corp Secretary → Vice President & Cor Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Andrew R Lane (2020) — Director & President CEO
- Former: James E Braun (2020) — Director & Executive Vice President CFO
- Former: Nisha Rai (2020) — Director & Vice President Human Resources
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 MRC Global Foundation
How much does MRC Global Foundation give each year?
MRC Global Foundation gave $67K across 4 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $138K across 10 grants.
What is MRC Global Foundation's typical grant size?
MRC Global Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $17,500, and its average grant was $16,789, across 4 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does MRC Global Foundation give grants?
MRC Global Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was West Virginia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (3 grants).
Does MRC Global Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on MRC Global Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
What is MRC Global Foundation's EIN?
MRC Global Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4094100. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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