Private foundation · El Paso, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Robert E & Evelyn Mckee Foundation
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $25,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $25,000 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $25,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $25,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $25,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 40 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $467,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $467K | $25K | 1 |
| 2023 | $543K | $17K | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Helen Lund Yancey President · El Paso · (915) 581-4025
- What to send
- Proposals or requests must be made in writing with the following information included: a copy of the IRS letter of determination qualifying the organization as a tax exempt charitable organization. A description of the proposed project and justification of need thereof. A detailed explanation of the use of the funds requested. List of the names of the governing board and the name of the chief administrator of the organization. Current financial statement including the sources of funding, income and expenses. All requests received shall be acknowledged in writing by the chief administrator and all checks shall bear a proper and legal endorsement.
- Deadlines
- Requests must be submitted prior to December 1.
Next one: Dec 1, 2026 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- 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; community funds.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- R Brian Mckee DvmTrustee
- Katherine Mckee MoteTrustee
- Susan J MckeeVp/trustee
- Sharon Hays HerreraVp/trustee
- Bruce E MckeeTrustee
- Philip Russell MckeeVp/trustee
- Helen Lund YanceyPresident-treas
- Catherine Cohen PayneVp/secretary
- Robert E Mckee IVVp/trustee
- C Steven MckeeTrustee
- Jackie Tatum LambertiTrustee
- Linda Hays GunterTrustee
- Karen L MckeeTrustee
- Ha Al WoodsTrustee
- Paul Alan WoodsTrustee
- Garrett YanceyTrustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- To remove and replace our existing, 20-year-old wood fence with a 6-foot precast concrete wall system. (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
It also made 1 grant to individual people. We don't list their names.
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