Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation
The Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, Texas. It makes charitable contributions and grants, prioritizing local an individual recipient charitable organizations and supporting organizations in areas including civic and cultural activities, education, health, rehabilitation and welfare, and youth activities.
Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation gave $467K across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Texas. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $467,000
- -14.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- -6.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,390
- -7.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,729,967
- +12.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (9 of 41, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (84% 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 Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation
- How to Apply
Submit a written request with the organization’s IRS determination letter, a description of the proposed project and its need, a detailed explanation of how the requested funds will be used, the governing board’s names…
Submit a written request with the organization’s IRS determination letter, a description of the proposed project and its need, a detailed explanation of how the requested funds will be used, the governing board’s names and chief administrator’s name, and a current financial statement showing funding sources, income and expenses. The Foundation’s website says requests are reviewed by the Board of Trustees Distribution Committee, with approved awards made after February 15 of the following year. Awards are limited to qualifying charitable organizations; the Foundation does not fund organizations outside the United States, individual financial aid or loans, endowments, deficit financing, or other foundations except community funds. Religious contributions are generally limited to local Episcopal churches.
- Review Cycle
- Requests must be submitted before December 1.
- Deadline
- Requests must be submitted before December 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Helen Lund Yancey President
Mailing address: 5835 Cromo Drive Suite 1, El Paso, TX 79912-5501
Phone: (915) 581-4025
Website: https://mckeefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation
Who Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Law N' Paws Animal Rescue ($45K). Together the top 10 received $264K.
Grant Size Distribution
206 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 204 grants of 206 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation prioritizes local an individual recipient charitable organizations. In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas; the remaining reported shares were Tennessee 5%, Louisiana 5%, New Mexico 4%, and Georgia 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 41 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 79% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $296K (2021) to $543K (2023). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $467K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Law N' Paws Animal Rescue El Paso, TX | To address the increased intake of abused and abandoned dogs:Heartworm disease prevention Rent for shelterElectricityWaste Collection Dog foodVeterinary Expenses | $44,800 |
| The Church of St Clement El Paso, TX | Mckee chapel maintenance and replace protectvive coverings over windows | $30,400 |
| Texas Scottish Rite Hosp for Childr Dallas, TX | For support of equipment and supplies for the nutrition for all program,force plates for the frisco movement science laboratory, andpcr machines for research | $30,000 |
| La Nube El Paso, TX | To Support the Sensory Friendly Inclusion Intiative. | $30,000 |
| Compadres Therapy Inc El Paso, TX | for the annual sponsorship of 4 therapeutic horses to include their care and maintenance | $26,000 |
| Page Robbins Adult Day Care Collierville, TN | To remove and replace our existing, 20-year-old wood fence with a 6-foot precast concrete wall system. | $25,000 |
| El Pasoans Fighting Hunger El Paso, TX | to support food distribution by covering the expenses associated with the cost of food, transportation and food processing | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity El Paso El Paso, TX | to fund the repair of houses for low-income elderly or disabled El Pasoans that live in hazardous conditions | $20,000 |
| The Mustard Seed - a Community Cafe El Paso, TX | To fund operations for the serving of 4,000 healthy meals at $5.00 a piece to vulnerable families and seniors in our community. | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Paso El Paso, TX | To enhance coordinated care services, programming and pro-social activities | $17,900 |
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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 | $5,729,967 | $1,242,620 | $627,560 | $467,000 | 41 | $503,747 | $1,132,307 | $637,713 |
| 2023 | $5,114,898 | $716,660 | $691,107 | $543,375 | 44 | $589,872 | $612,360 | $573,925 |
| 2022 | $5,089,343 | $2,287,713 | $643,990 | $504,602 | 45 | $538,781 | $913,484 | $523,839 |
| 2021 | $3,445,910 | $1,240,068 | $435,968 | $296,325 | 37 | $335,404 | $1,137,408 | $453,056 |
| 2020 | $2,641,811 | $412,170 | $552,846 | $330,836 | 39 | — | $229,151 | $403,904 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation reported a distributable amount of $638K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated purpose is to operate exclusively for charitable purposes. Its award categories include civic, cultural and religious activities; education, literature and science; hospitals; medical care, medical research and mental health; rehabilitation and welfare; youth activities; and community funds.
Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Compadres Therapy Inc. says its mission is to provide equine-facilitated activities and therapies to people in the community. El Pasoans Fighting Hunger says it combats hunger by procuring and distributing nutritious food through community partners. Big Brothers Big Sisters of an individual recipient says it provides caring adult role models to children and youth through one-to-one relationships. These are the grantees’ stated missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 41 grants totaling $467,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $44,800, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest awards were $44,800 to Law N’ Paws Animal Rescue for costs including shelter operations, food and veterinary expenses; $30,400 to The Church of St Clement for chapel maintenance and window coverings; $30,000 to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children for program and research equipment; and $30,000 to La Nube for its sensory-friendly inclusion initiative.
Other 2024 awards included $26,000 to Compadres Therapy Inc. for the annual sponsorship and care of four therapeutic horses; $25,000 to Page Robbins Adult Day Care for replacement of a fence; and $20,000 each to El Pasoans Fighting Hunger, Habitat for an individual recipient, and The Mustard Seed – A Community Cafe.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these officers and trustees: R Brian Mckee DVM, Trustee; Katherine McKee Mote, Trustee; Susan J McKee, VP/Trustee; Sharon Hays Herrera, VP/Trustee; Bruce E McKee, Trustee; Philip Russell McKee, VP/Trustee; Helen Lund Yancey, President-Treas; Catherine Cohen Payne, VP/Secretary; Robert E McKee IV, VP/Trustee; and C Steven McKee, Trustee.
Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation is led by Helen Lund Yancey, President-Treas since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 16 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Helen Lund Yancey
President-Treas
President → President-Treas, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce E McKee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
C Steven McKee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Garrett Yancey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
HA Al Woods
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Tatum Lamberti
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen L McKee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine McKee Mote
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Hays Gunter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Alan Woods
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip Russell McKee
Vice President & Trustee
Vice President → Vice President & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert E McKee IV
Vice President & Trustee
Vice President → Vice President & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Hays Herrera
Vice President & Trustee
Vice President → Vice President & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan J McKee
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
R Brian Mckee DVM
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Cohen Payne
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Louis B McKee (2020) — President & Treasurer
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 Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation
How much does Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation give each year?
Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation gave $467K across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $543K across 44 grants.
What is Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,390, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation give grants?
Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (5%) and Louisiana (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were El Paso, TX (33 grants) and New Orleans, LA (2 grants).
Does Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "2024 Donation" (4 grants).
Who are Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Law N' Paws Animal Rescue ($44,800), The Church of St Clement ($30,400) and Texas Scottish Rite Hosp for Childr ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation?
Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $504K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $638K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated purpose is to operate exclusively for charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation?
Submit a written request with the organization’s IRS determination letter, a description of the proposed project and its need, a detailed explanation of how the requested funds will be used, the governing board’s names… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation's EIN?
Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6036675. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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