Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation
The Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in Texas, primarily for scholarships and school tuition assistance.
Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation gave $3.4M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $284K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,413,438
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $284,453
- -25.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $238,097
- Total assets
- $7,657,505
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8607 Stable Crest Blvd, Houston, TX 77024
Phone: (713) 812-9987
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Incarnate Word Academy ($1.3M across 5 grants). Together the top 6 received $1.9M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($1,500,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 15 grants of 46 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Texas. The listed 2024 grant recipients are in Houston, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $731K (2022) to $3.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $1,500,000 |
| Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston-Ig Houston, TX | School Tuition Assistance | $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 |
| Dennis Holder Scholarship Houston, TX | Scholarships | $30,000 |
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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 | $7,657,505 | $508,768 | $3,288,158 | $3,413,438 | 12 | $3,283,328 | $554,695 | — |
| 2023 | $9,502,262 | $733,465 | $3,040,660 | $3,036,541 | 8 | $3,036,541 | $620,249 | $696,332 |
| 2022 | $11,058,263 | $745,433 | $734,751 | $731,200 | 7 | $731,200 | $646,882 | $732,302 |
| 2021 | $11,063,240 | $1,363,782 | $779,751 | $776,400 | 10 | $776,400 | $576,037 | $708,173 |
| 2020 | $10,763,377 | $566,631 | $735,599 | $732,000 | 9 | — | $463,032 | $611,435 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $3,413,438. Grant amounts ranged from $29,700 to $1,000,000, with a median of $238,097.
The largest grants included $1,000,000 to an individual recipient X HIGH SCHOOL FDN for scholarships; $500,000 to the ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON-IG for school tuition assistance; $500,000 to an individual recipient CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL for tuition assistance and renovation; and five grants to INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY for scholarships, ranging from $130,110 to $349,659. Other grants included $50,000 to W HOUSTON ASSIST MINISTRIES for general use and $50,000 to ST MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH for its St. Vincent de Paul Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists THOMAS G MACRINI as President; NANCY J MACRINI as Vice President and Secretary; and JOHN A MACRINI and SARAH MACRINI HANS as Directors.
Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation is led by Thomas G. Macrini, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas G. Macrini
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John A. Macrini
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah Macrini Hans
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy J. Macrini
V, P & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation
How much does Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation give each year?
Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation gave $3.4M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.0M across 8 grants.
What is Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation's typical grant size?
Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $238,097, and its average grant was $284,453, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation give grants?
Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (10 grants).
Does Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (7 grants).
Who are Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation's largest grantees?
Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Incarnate Word Academy ($1,253,738 across 5 grants), Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston-Ig ($500,000) and W Houston Assist Ministries ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($1,500,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation?
Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $509K.
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Thomas G & Nancy J Macrini Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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