Private foundation · EIN 20-2081679 · Waco, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

McClane Brown Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 37 grants paid, $100K total, median $500. 81% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
37
$100K
Median grant
$500
Stays in TX
81%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2025

37 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Vanguard College Preparatory SchoolWaco, TXCharitable$40K
St Paul's Episcopal ChurchWaco, TXCharitable$29K
Oak Grove Christian MinistriesMenlo Park, CACharitable$10K
Child Legacy InternationalBoerne, TXCharitable$2,500
Feed My Starving ChildrenRichardson, TXCharitable$2,500
Waco Symphony CouncilWaco, TXCharitable$1,670
Caritas of WacoWaco, TXCharitable$1,000
Dumbarton HouseWashington, DCCharitable$1,000
Mentoring Alliance-WacoTyler, TXCharitable$1,000
Methodist HomeWaco, TXCharitable$1,000
Student MobilizationConway, ARCharitable$1,000
The Salvation ArmyWaco, TXCharitable$1,000
Neil-Cochran House MuseumAustin, TXCharitable$750
Texas Biomedical Research InstituteSan Antonio, TXCharitable$700
Boy Scouts of America-Troop 308Waco, TXCharitable$500
Compassion MinistriesWaco, TXCharitable$500
Focus on the FamilyColorado Springs, COCharitable$500
Gunston HallMason Neck, VACharitable$500
McLennan Community College FoundationWaco, TXCharitable$500
Quinn Campus IncWaco, TXCharitable$500
Sulgrave Manor & GardenRichmond, VACharitable$500
The Heritage FoundationWashington, DCCharitable$500
Smu Cox School of BusinessDallas, TXCharitable$350
Central Texas Senior Ministry-Meals & WheelsWaco, TXCharitable$250
Christian Womens Job CorpsWaco, TXCharitable$250
Fotb Gentlemen's LuncheonWaco, TXCharitable$250
Justice and Mercy Energy ServicesWaco, TXCharitable$250
Lovely VillageWaco, TXCharitable$250
Primera Iglesia Bautista (FIRST Baptist Church)Waco, TXCharitable$250
Seminary of the SouthwestAustin, TXCharitable$250
Students Standing StrongWaco, TXCharitable$250
Unbound NowWaco, TXCharitable$250
Waco Civic TheatreWaco, TXCharitable$250
Austin CollegeSherman, TXCharitable$100
Hot Veteran's One StopWaco, TXCharitable$100
The Junior League of WacoWaco, TXCharitable$100
University of Texas at AustinAustin, TXCharitable$100

By state: Texas 30 · California 1 · District of Columbia 2 · Virginia 2 · Arkansas 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

McClane Brown Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Waco, Texas, administered in care of S Boyce Brown, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does McClane Brown Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does McClane Brown Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $100K across 37 grants, a median of $500.

Where does McClane Brown Family Foundation give?

Texas (30 grants), California (1 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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