WCN Cares
WCN Cares is a public charity based in Spring, Texas, that supports local nonprofit charities and community needs. It describes itself as a 501(c)(3) organization that enables employees, vendors, and partners to participate in philanthropic efforts in the communities where they work and live.
WCN Cares at a glance
In short: WCN Cares gave $2.2M across 51 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,169,444
- +6098.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 51
- +2450.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,538
- +143.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $1,055,966
- +41.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to WCN Cares
- How to Apply
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Grant Program details and an application are listed as forthcoming; no application process or materials are currently specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3 Waterway Square Place 110, Spring, TX 77380
Phone: (832) 442-2200
Website: https://wcncares.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who WCN Cares funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Roger Clemens Foundation ($111K). Together the top 10 received $971K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 53 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. Other recipient-state shares were Colorado, 5%; Washington, 4%; North Carolina, 3%; and Oklahoma, 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2023) to $2.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 51 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roger Clemens Foundation Houston, TX | To assist with grants that benefit at-rish and special needs children | $111,000 |
| Inspiration Ranch Magnolia, TX | To assist the local nonprofit with equine therapy for youth and adults with physical, emotional, and social disabilities | $110,000 |
| Angel Reach Conroe, TX | To help guide at risk children and youth to achievig their full potential | $100,000 |
| Big Brothers and Big Sisters of El Dorado The Woodlands, TX | To Support Mentoring Programs and Other Initiatives | $100,000 |
| Interfaith of the Woodlands Spring, TX | To help support individuals and families in crisis achieve self sufficiency | $100,000 |
| The Monarch School Houston, TX | To help fund therapeutic education programs for individuals with neruolofical differences | $100,000 |
| The Will Herndon Research Fund Spring, TX | To help with assistance for juvenile batten disease research | $100,000 |
| Yes 2 Youth Conroe, TX | To assist with providing direct services to youths in crisis | $100,000 |
| All Ears The Woodlands, TX | To help with fostering lifelong learning, literacy, and indepence in children who are deaf and hard of hearing | $75,000 |
| CASA Child Advocates Austin, TX | To assist with providing court-appointed advocacy for children in the welfare system | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,055,966 | $2,646,797 | $2,446,487 | $2,169,444 | 51 |
| 2023 | $744,187 | $318,351 | $90,734 | $35,000 | 2 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
WCN Cares says its mission is to provide support and resources to local nonprofit charities, with the aim of uplifting underprivileged people, bridging social gaps, and fostering unity and compassion.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations serving children and youth, people with disabilities, families in crisis, and seniors. For example, Inspiration Ranch says it provides equine-assisted services and therapies to people with physical, mental, and emotional challenges; Angel Reach describes services for aged-out foster youth; and The Monarch School says it provides therapeutic education for people with neurological differences. Other 2024 recipients included organizations addressing hunger, domestic and sexual violence, and children’s health.
Grantmaking
In 2024, WCN Cares reported 51 grants totaling $2,169,444. Grants ranged from $7,000 to $111,000, with a median of $30,000. The largest grants included $111,000 to Roger Clemens Foundation; $110,000 to Inspiration Ranch; and $100,000 each to Angel Reach, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of El Dorado, Interfaith of the Woodlands, The Monarch School, The Will Herndon Research Fund, and YES 2 Youth.
The organization’s website says details and an application for its Grant Program will be available soon. It also describes fundraising initiatives including an annual golf classic and VIP poker experience, a holiday bicycle build, and Cart for Kids.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michelle L. Little as president, Patrick J. Shea as secretary, and Mary Anne Whitney as chief financial officer.
WCN Cares is led by Michelle L. Little, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michelle L. Little
President
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Anne Whitney
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick J. Shea
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 WCN Cares
How much does WCN Cares give each year?
WCN Cares gave $2.2M across 51 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $35K across 2 grants.
What is WCN Cares's typical grant size?
WCN Cares's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $42,538, across 51 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does WCN Cares give grants?
WCN Cares gives mostly in Texas: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Conroe, TX (7 grants), Spring, TX (7 grants), Houston, TX (6 grants) and The Woodlands, TX (3 grants).
Does WCN Cares give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 51 grants with a stated purpose on WCN Cares's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Combatting Food Insecurity and Providing Essential Support" (3 grants).
Who are WCN Cares's largest grantees?
WCN Cares's largest 2024 grantees include Roger Clemens Foundation ($111,000), Inspiration Ranch ($110,000) and Angel Reach ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is WCN Cares?
WCN Cares reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What does WCN Cares fund?
WCN Cares says its mission is to provide support and resources to local nonprofit charities, with the aim of uplifting underprivileged people, bridging social gaps, and fostering unity and compassion. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from WCN Cares?
Grant Program details and an application are listed as forthcoming; no application process or materials are currently specified. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is WCN Cares's EIN?
WCN Cares's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3169438. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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