Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation Grant

Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation
Last Updated: April 03, 2026

Summary

The Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation Grant focuses on charitable purposes, primarily supporting organizations that qualify under 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. It awards funds in various areas including civic, cultural, education, healthcare, and youth activities. Eligible recipients are local charities and certain selected colleges for scholarships. However, the foundation does not fund other foundations, organizations outside the U.S., or individual financial aid. Awards are guided by IRS minimum requirements.

Overview

Foundation Purpose The purpose of the Foundation is to operate exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), and to transact such other business as may be permitted corporations exempt from tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Code and incorporated under the Texas Non-profit Corporation Act. Within such purposes, but without other limitation, such charitable purposes shall include to aid, provide, further, assist and make contributions, gifts, grants, or other forms of financial assistance exclusively to charitable corporations, organizations or associations organized and operating within the United States in the categories of civic, cultural and religion; education, literature, and science; hospitals; medical, medical research and mental health; rehabilitation and welfare; youth activities; and community funds. Grant Categories The Foundation awards contributions, gifts and grants in the following categories: Civic, Cultural and Religion Education, Literature and Science Hospitals Medical, Medical Research and Mental Health Rehabilitation and Welfare Youth Activities The total amount of money awarded to all charitable organizations for any given year is governed by, but not necessarily limited to, that minimum required by the Internal Revenue Service Code.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Awards for scholarships are made to a few selected colleges and universities. Selections of those to receive scholarship awards are made by the colleges and universities. The majority of our funding is made to local charitable organizations or through local affiliates of national or statewide organizations.Awards are made only to recognized charitable organizations which qualify under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as tax exempt organizations.Religious contributions are basically limited to the local Episcopal churches. The majority of our funding is made to local charitable organizations or through local affiliates of national or statewide organizations.

Ineligibility

Awards are not made to other Foundations except for Community Funds.  Funding is not available to organizations outside the United States or those limited by race or ethnic origin.

The Foundation refrains from making awards for endowments or deficit financing. Because of Federal regulations, the Foundation cannot award financial aid or make loans to individuals.