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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 74-6036675

Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation

A private foundation in El Paso, TX. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 41 grants and $467,000 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Helen Lund Yancey President
5835 Cromo Drive Suite 1
El Paso, TX 799125501
(915) 581-4025
Form and materials
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.
Restrictions
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.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $467,000

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $5,729,967

  • Tax year 2023

    $543,375

    Grants listed
    44
    Assets, end of year
    $5,114,898

  • Tax year 2022

    $504,602

    Grants listed
    45
    Assets, end of year
    $5,089,343

  • Tax year 2021

    $296,325

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $3,445,910

  • Tax year 2020

    $330,836

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $2,641,811

  • Tax year 2019

    $490,501

    Grants listed
    63
    Assets, end of year
    $2,786,162

  • Tax year 2018

    $506,298

    Grants listed
    62
    Assets, end of year
    $2,888,068

Grants paid in 2024

41 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Individual

    To address the increased intake of abused and abandoned dogs:Heartworm disease prevention Rent for shelterElectricityWaste Collection Dog foodVeterinary Expenses

    $44,800
  2. The Church of St ClementEl Paso, TX

    Mckee chapel maintenance and replace protectvive coverings over windows

    $30,400
  3. Individual

    For support of equipment and supplies for the nutrition for all program,force plates for the frisco movement science laboratory, andpcr machines for research

    $30,000
  4. Individual

    To support the sensory friendly inclusion intiative.

    $30,000
  5. Compadres Therapy IncEl Paso, TX

    for the annual sponsorship of 4 therapeutic horses to include their care and maintenance

    $26,000
  6. Individual

    To remove and replace our existing, 20-year-old wood fence with a 6-foot precast concrete wall system.

    $25,000
  7. El Pasoans Fighting HungerEl Paso, TX

    to support food distribution by covering the expenses associated with the cost of food, transportation and food processing

    $20,000
  8. Habitat for Humanity El PasoEl Paso, TX

    to fund the repair of houses for low-income elderly or disabled El Pasoans that live in hazardous conditions

    $20,000
  9. The Mustard Seed - A Community CafeEl Paso, TX

    To fund operations for the serving of 4,000 healthy meals at $5.00 a piece to vulnerable families and seniors in our community.

    $20,000
  10. Big Brothers Big Sisters of El PasoEl Paso, TX

    To enhance coordinated care services, programming and pro-social activities

    $17,900
  11. Guardians InstituteNew Orleans, LA

    Cover the costs associated with the purchase of two books by local authors.

    $15,000
  12. Individual

    To purchase sensory integration equipment and materials that will benefit the development of children with and without Down Syndrome

    $15,000
  13. Alzheimer's Association - West TexaEl Paso, TX

    Family support and care emphasis on enhancing safety for the familites impacted by alzhiermers

    $10,000
  14. Individual

    To be used as emergency day care funds for the ever-growing number of new families. To help cover childcare for homeless moms as they transition to self-sufficiency and permanent housing.

    $10,000
  15. Make A Wish FoundationEl Paso, TX

    to support their efforts in fulfilling wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions in El Paso County

    $10,000
  16. Individual

    for the B STRONG Shoe Giveaway which provides the children in low income schools with new pairs of tennis shoes for the school year

    $10,000
  17. Childrens Grief CenterEl Paso, TX

    To fund an extension of grief services, such as workshops, training, and grief camp, in community-based settings

    $10,000
  18. El Paso Museum of HistoryEl Paso, TX

    for a preservation project encompassing completion of a secure and exclusive photo and paper archive storage that will meet American Alliance of Museums standard.

    $10,000
  19. Paso Del Norte Community FoundationEl Paso, TX

    Support of services

    $10,000
  20. Individual

    For instructional program materials and supplies.

    $10,000
  21. Community Foundation Southern New MLas Cruces, NM

    To support and help victims of ruidoso fires.

    $10,000
  22. El Paso Symphony OrchestraEl Paso, TX

    Offset the costs of the 2023-2024 season operating expenses including education and outreach programs

    $8,000
  23. The University of Texas at El PasoEl Paso, TX

    Support of services

    $7,900
  24. Books Are GemsEl Paso, TX

    Support of rehabilitation and welfare services.

    $7,000
  25. Individual

    To support the spay/neuter programs which include the rabies vaccination for the companion animal(s) of low income residents.

    $6,000
  26. The Cancer Foundation of Ne GeorgiaAthens, GA

    Help reduce cancer patient's stress by relieving them of the immediate financial crisis.

    $5,400
  27. Stick House SanctuaryEl Paso, TX

    To grow produce to feed the animals in the sanctuary

    $5,350
  28. El Paso Symphony Youth OrchestraEl Paso, TX

    Underwrite financial scholarships for the 2023-2024 season tuition.

    $5,000
  29. Individual

    To support CASAs growing work representing abused and neglected children in the El Paso [individual] system.

    $5,000
  30. The Sheriff's Posse Causes IncEl Paso, TX

    Support of charitable services

    $5,000
  31. Assistance Dogs of the WestSanta Fe, NM

    To support ADW student trainer programs for children and youth in Northern NM.

    $5,000
  32. El Paso Child Guidance CenterEl Paso, TX

    to enhance Mental Health Service programs.

    $3,500
  33. Assistance LeagueEl Paso, TX

    Operation school bell

    $3,500
  34. Humane Society of El PasoEl Paso, TX

    Venture camps for children and youth in el paso

    $2,250
  35. Individual

    2024 Donation

    $2,000
  36. El Paso Times Senior FundEl Paso, TX

    El paso seniors fund

    $2,000
  37. Rescue Mission of El PasoEl Paso, TX

    2024 Donation

    $2,000
  38. Society of St Vincent de PaulEl Paso, TX

    2024 Donation

    $2,000
  39. West Texas Food BankEl Paso, TX

    2024 Donation

    $2,000
  40. Individual

    to provide free nutriitious means to homebound neighbors facing life challenging conditions and $2,000 for the 2023 Holiday season

    $2,000
  41. Individual

    Sunshine/michelle project donation.

    $2,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Food and agriculture2 grants $40,00033% of the total
  2. Community development1 grant $26,00022% of the total
  3. Arts and culture1 grant $15,00013% of the total
  4. Human services4 grants $14,00012% of the total
  5. Health1 grant $10,0008% of the total
  6. Animals2 grants $7,6006% of the total
  7. 1 other causes1 grant $7,0006% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas24 grants $239,800
  2. Louisiana1 grant $15,000
  3. New Mexico2 grants $15,000
  4. Georgia1 grant $5,400

Officers, directors and trustees

16 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • R Brian Mckee DVMTrustee Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Katherine McKee MoteTrustee Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Susan J McKeeVP/Trustee Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Sharon Hays HerreraVP/TRUSTEE Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Bruce E McKeeTrustee Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Philip Russell McKeeVP/Trustee Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Helen Lund YanceyPresident-Treas Hours 2Pay $0
  • Catherine Cohen PayneVP/Secretary Hours 2Pay $0
  • Robert E McKee IVVP/TRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • C Steven McKeeTrustee Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Jackie Tatum LambertiTrustee Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Linda Hays GunterTrustee Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Karen L McKeeTrustee Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • HA Al WoodsTrustee Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Paul Alan WoodsTrustee Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Garrett YanceyTrustee Hours 0.1Pay $0

The return

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