The Graeme McDaniel Foundation
The Graeme McDaniel Foundation is a public charity based in Katy, Texas, dedicated to funding congenital heart defect (CHD) research and supporting heart families. The foundation was formed in 2021 and was established in memory of Graeme McDaniel, who was born with complex congenital heart defects in 2012.
The Graeme McDaniel Foundation at a glance
In short: The Graeme McDaniel Foundation gave $957K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $96K), top state Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $956,950
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- Average grant
- $95,695
- Median grant
- $97,255
- Total assets
- $810,893
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Graeme McDaniel Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation provides a research grant application and describes an annual review process involving its Board of Directors and Medical Review Team.
- Contact
Mailing address: 28310 Daystrom Lane, Katy, TX 77494
Phone: (832) 221-9116
Website: https://graememcdanielfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Graeme McDaniel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Texas Children's Hospital ($130K). Together the top 10 received $957K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 10 grants of 18 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Katy, Texas. Its 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The filing reports that Texas accounted for 45% of grant dollars, with Pennsylvania, California, North Carolina, and Massachusetts each accounting for 10%. The website says the foundation is building relationships with heart centers around the country.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Graeme McDaniel Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $957K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $957K.
*2024: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX | Medical Research | $130,000 |
| Polyvascular Inc Houston, TX | Medical Research | $115,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Medical Research | $100,000 |
| Ucsd School of Medicinerady Children's Hospital of San Diego Los Angeles, CA | Medical Research | $100,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Medical Research | $99,090 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Boston, MA | Medical Research | $95,420 |
| UT Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX | Medical Research | $94,270 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Dallas, TX | Medical Research | $91,170 |
| Cleveland Clinic Children's and Georgia Tech Cleveland, OH | Medical Research | $75,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Chicago, IL | Medical Research | $57,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s website identifies its 2024 filing as covering a partial year, from July 1 through December 31, during a fiscal-year change.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $810,893 | $893,013 | $973,978 | $956,950 | 10 | $16,655 |
| 2024* | $891,858 | $1,171,839 | $425,309 | $399,999 | 4 | — |
| 2023 | $145,328 | $333,567 | $306,660 | $300,000 | 3 | — |
| 2022 | $118,421 | $169,880 | $51,459 | $50,000 | 1 | — |
*2024: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to fund congenital heart defect research and support heart families. Its website says it works with heart centers around the country to learn about planned research projects and decide which projects to support.
The 2025 filing reports support for CHD research at hospitals and support for families affected by children with congenital heart defects. It describes $4,000 in support for two families to cover expenses after their heart babies passed. This family support is distinct from grants to outside organizations.
Among the 2025 recipients, Texas Children’s Hospital received $130,000. The hospital describes its own mission as creating a healthier future for children and women through patient care, education, and research.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the filing lists 10 grants totaling $956,950. The grants ranged from $57,000 to $130,000, with a median of $97,255. The organization’s 2025 filing narrative separately reports that 12 CHD research projects totaling $956,950 were funded, in addition to the $4,000 in family support described above.
Notable 2025 grants included $130,000 to Texas Children’s Hospital, $115,000 to Polyvascular Inc., $100,000 to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, $100,000 to UCSD School of Medicine/Ready Children’s Hospital of San Diego, and $99,090 to Duke University. The filing lists medical research as the purpose for these grants.
The website says the Board of Directors and Medical Review Team collect and review CHD research grant applications. During the annual review process, the Medical Review Team helps the board evaluate projects and identify those that may have the greatest impact and closest mission alignment. A research grant application is available on the foundation’s website; the available information does not specify application materials or eligibility restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephanie McDaniel as President and CEO; Robby McDaniel as Chairman of the Board; and Josh Verbout, Sammy McDaniel, and Jerry Verbout as board members.
The Graeme McDaniel Foundation is led by Stephanie McDaniel, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephanie McDaniel
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robby McDaniel
Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Verbout
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Verbout
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sammy McDaniel
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 The Graeme McDaniel Foundation
How much does The Graeme McDaniel Foundation give each year?
The Graeme McDaniel Foundation gave $957K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $400K across 4 grants. The 2024 filing year covers 18 months because its fiscal year-end changed.
What is The Graeme McDaniel Foundation's typical grant size?
The Graeme McDaniel Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $97,255, and its average grant was $95,695, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Graeme McDaniel Foundation give grants?
The Graeme McDaniel Foundation's top state is Texas, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (10%) and California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (3 grants).
Does The Graeme McDaniel Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Graeme McDaniel Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical Research" (10 grants).
Who are The Graeme McDaniel Foundation's largest grantees?
The Graeme McDaniel Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Texas Children's Hospital ($130,000), Polyvascular Inc ($115,000) and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Graeme McDaniel Foundation?
The Graeme McDaniel Foundation reported $811K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $893K.
What does The Graeme McDaniel Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to fund congenital heart defect research and support heart families. Its website says it works with heart centers around the country to learn about planned research projects and decide which projects to support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Graeme McDaniel Foundation?
The foundation provides a research grant application and describes an annual review process involving its Board of Directors and Medical Review Team. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Graeme McDaniel Foundation's EIN?
The Graeme McDaniel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2237264. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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