Florence and William K McGee Jr
Florence and William K McGee Jr is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. In 2024, it made 33 grants totaling $1,635,000 to organizations in Texas and Tennessee.
Florence and William K McGee Jr at a glance
In short: Florence and William K McGee Jr gave $1.6M across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Texas. 34% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,635,000
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $49,545
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $28,410,720
- +12.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (11 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Florence and William K McGee Jr
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to contact Florence William McGee Foundation and use the attached grant request form for application materials and deadlines. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Florence William Mcgee Foundation
Mailing address: 4605 Post Oak Place Dr, Suite 223, Houston, TX 77027
Phone: (713) 621-5257
Email: admin@mcgeefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Florence and William K McGee Jr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vanderbilt University ($300K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 142 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 18% to recipients in Tennessee. Listed Texas grantees include organizations in Houston; the largest grant went to Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Florence and William K McGee Jr open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 32 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $68K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2020) to $1.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | Career Advancement & Engagement | $300,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX | Alzheimer Disease Research | $250,000 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation Houston, TX | General Support | $120,000 |
| Annunciation Orthodox School Houston, TX | General Support | $100,000 |
| The Forge for Families Inc Houston, TX | Purchase Adjacent Properties | $100,000 |
| Hope and Healing Center & Institute Houston, TX | General Support | $100,000 |
| University of Houston System Houston, TX | General Support | $100,000 |
| United Way of Greater Houston Houston, TX | Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund | $50,000 |
| St Johns School Houston, TX | Century Campaign | $50,000 |
| Depelchin Childrens Center Houston, TX | Children's Center | $50,000 |
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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 | $28,410,720 | $6,460,534 | $1,902,958 | $1,635,000 | 33 | $1,651,700 | $4,471,243 | $1,851,052 |
| 2023 | $25,324,009 | $2,592,401 | $1,811,194 | $1,600,000 | 30 | $1,616,664 | $1,417,232 | $1,636,258 |
| 2022 | $25,314,292 | $1,305,079 | $1,837,478 | $1,650,000 | 25 | $1,656,721 | $430,352 | $1,607,103 |
| 2021 | $26,341,465 | $4,507,036 | $1,653,178 | $1,394,000 | 25 | $1,399,698 | $3,096,597 | $1,677,789 |
| 2020 | $24,262,367 | $-540,377 | $1,503,513 | $1,344,500 | 29 | — | $286,581 | $1,382,980 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Florence and William K McGee Jr reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as healthcare, education, and family and community services.
Among its grantees, Texas Children’s Hospital describes its mission as creating a healthier future for children and women through patient care, education, and research. Memorial Hermann Foundation says the health system is dedicated to improving health and creating healthier communities. The Forge for Families says it works to equip families to fulfill their potential, while Hope and Healing Center & Institute says it creates accessible and affordable mental health care options within accepting communities. St. John’s School describes itself as a college-preparatory school focused on students’ development; Depelchin Children’s Center says it strengthens children’s lives through mental and physical well-being; and Small Steps Nurturing Center says it provides early childhood programming for economically at-risk children and their families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 33 grants totaling $1,635,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $300,000, with a median of $25,000.
The largest reported grants included $300,000 to Vanderbilt University for career advancement and engagement; $250,000 to Texas Children’s Hospital for Alzheimer disease research; and $120,000 to Memorial Hermann Foundation for general support. Other grants included $100,000 each to Annunciation Orthodox School for general support, The Forge for Families for the purchase of adjacent properties, Hope and Healing Center & Institute for general support, and the University of Houston System for general support. United Way of Greater Houston received $50,000 for its Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund, and St. John’s School received $50,000 for its Century Campaign.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Florence W. McGee as president, Thomas Wells McGee as vice president, and William Wells McGee as secretary/treasurer.
Florence and William K McGee Jr is led by Florence W. McGee, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Florence W. McGee
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas Wells McGee
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Wells McGee
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 Florence and William K McGee Jr
How much does Florence and William K McGee Jr give each year?
Florence and William K McGee Jr gave $1.6M across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 30 grants.
What is Florence and William K McGee Jr's typical grant size?
Florence and William K McGee Jr's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $49,545, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Florence and William K McGee Jr that year got $68K on average.
Where does Florence and William K McGee Jr give grants?
Florence and William K McGee Jr gives mostly in Texas: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (31 grants).
Does Florence and William K McGee Jr give general operating support?
Yes: 64% of Florence and William K McGee Jr's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Florence and William K McGee Jr's largest grantees?
Florence and William K McGee Jr's largest 2024 grantees include Vanderbilt University ($300,000), Texas Children's Hospital ($250,000) and Memorial Hermann Foundation ($120,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Florence and William K McGee Jr?
Florence and William K McGee Jr reported $28.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Florence and William K McGee Jr fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as healthcare, education, and family and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Florence and William K McGee Jr?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Florence and William K McGee Jr's EIN?
Florence and William K McGee Jr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0585804. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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Grantable. (2026). Florence and William K McGee Jr funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 8, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/florence-and-william-k-mcgee-jr-morg_eebeb9388a4e4f60af768fcda047942c
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