Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Houston, TX EIN: 76-0641778

Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $3.4M. Net investment income was $555K.

Key facts about Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation

EIN: 76-0641778
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $3,413,438
Grants made (2024): 12
Average grant: $284,453
Median grant: $238,097
Total assets: $7,657,505
Primary geography: Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation's 12 itemized 2024 grants were Texas (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (12 grants). 8% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (7 grants).

How Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation gives

Giving grew 340% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2023 it paid out 436% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$7.7M

-19.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$3.4M

+12.4% YoY

Grant Count

+50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$284K

-25.1% YoY

About Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $3.4M (100%)

Share of all 12 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Illinois Texas

Cities

HoustonChicagoGalveston

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$7,657,505	$9,502,262	$11,058,263
Revenue	$508,768	$733,465	$745,433
Expenses	$3,288,158	$3,040,660	$734,751
Qualifying Distributions	$3,283,328	$3,036,541	$731,200
Net Investment Income	$554,695	$620,249	$646,882
Distributable Amount	—	$696,332	$732,302

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

46 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Incarnate Word Academy ($1,253,738 across 5 grants), St Pius X High School Fdn ($1,000,000), Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston-Ig ($500,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ST PIUS X HIGH SCHOOL FDN Houston, TX	SCHOLARSHIPS	$1,000,000
ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON-IG Houston, TX	SCHOOL TUITION ASSISTANCE	$500,000
ST PETER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Houston, TX	TUITION ASSISTANCE/ RENOVATION	$500,000
INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY Houston, TX	SCHOLARSHIPS	$349,659
INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY Houston, TX	SCHOLARSHIPS	$297,775
INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY Houston, TX	SCHOLARSHIPS	$269,068
INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY Houston, TX	SCHOLARSHIPS	$207,126
INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY Houston, TX	SCHOLARSHIPS	$130,110
W HOUSTON ASSIST MINISTRIES Houston, TX	GENERAL USE	$50,000
ST MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH Houston, TX	ST VINCENT DE PAUL FUND	$50,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Thomas G Macrini	President	—	—
Nancy J Macrini	V/P & Secretary	—	—
John a Macrini	Director	—	—
Sarah Macrini Hans	Director	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation?

Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Houston, TX. It holds $7.7M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation?

As of 2024, Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation holds $7.7M in total assets with $509K in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $3.4M in 2024.

Where does Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation operate?

Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Texas.

What size grants does Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation award?

In 2024, Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $3.4M — an average of about $284K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation's EIN?

Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0641778. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.