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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 76-0538313

McDaniel Charitable Foundation

A private foundation in Hitchcock, TX. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 21 grants and $685,402 paid in grants.

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
The McDaniel Charitable Foundation
P O Box 108
Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 942-1910
[email protected]
Form and materials
Contact organization for a copy of the application
Deadlines
June 1st
Restrictions
Galveston county scholarship program: based on need & merit; must be galveston county resident & attend a texas school. Williamson county cablevision scholarship program: must be a long-time employee or family member of long-time employee of williamson county cablevision.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $685,402

    Grants listed
    21
    Assets, end of year
    $16,120,929
  • Tax year 2023

    $718,501

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $16,708,831
  • Tax year 2022

    $811,049

    Grants listed
    26
    Assets, end of year
    $17,100,196
  • Tax year 2021

    $880,891

    Grants listed
    2
    Assets, end of year
    $16,572,601
  • Tax year 2020

    $321,922

    Grants listed
    16
    Assets, end of year
    $14,491,133
  • Tax year 2019

    $91,448

    Grants listed
    11
    Assets, end of year
    $10,767,955
  • Tax year 2018

    $44,334

    Grants listed
    10
    Assets, end of year
    $10,805,635

Grants paid in 2024

21 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Texas Heart Institute (ST Luke's)Houston, TX

    Support cariovascular health

    $150,000
  2. University of Texas FoundationAustin, TX

    Support research at MD anderson cancer center

    $150,000
  3. West Galveston County Interfaith Caring MinistriesSanta Fe, TX

    Organize & coordinate area churches to serve needs

    $75,000
  4. Friedreich's Ataxia Research AllianceDowningtown, PA

    Treatment for disease

    $50,000
  5. Galveston County Fair & RodeoHitchcock, TX

    Scholarships

    $25,000
  6. Joseph's WarriorsLeague City, TX

    Cancer awareness & family assistance

    $25,000
  7. National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of FameFort Worth, TX

    Support educational programs, events & workshops

    $25,000
  8. Texas Boys OutdoorsMontgomery, TX

    Provide fishing & hunting trips for special needs children & military personnel

    $25,000
  9. Santa Fe Area Historical FoundationSanta Fe, TX

    To relocate old train depot used for community events

    $25,000
  10. Galveston's Own Farmers MarketGalveston, TX

    Connect residents with local food economy

    $25,000
  11. Children's Well-Being FoundationMilton, MA

    Community outreach

    $20,000
  12. Gulf Coast Lady AnglersKemah, TX

    Expand outreach & educational programs

    $19,400
  13. First United Methodist ChurchDevine, TX

    Scholarships

    $12,000
  14. Orleans Audubon SocietyPearl River, LA

    Support tracking & conservation project

    $12,000
  15. Texas A&M FoundationGalveston, TX

    Scholarships

    $12,000
  16. Highland Lakes Canine RescueMarble Falls, TX

    Animal rescue

    $10,000
  17. Ventura County Community FoundationCamarillo, CA

    Scholarships

    $10,000
  18. Turning Point Gulf CoastPort Bolivar, TX

    Support tournament for disabled participants

    $5,000
  19. Yaga's Childrens FundGalveston, TX

    To serve children

    $5,000
  20. International Foundation for CDKLS ResearchWadsworth, OH

    Support research of CDKLS deficiency disorder

    $5,000
  21. Passed Thru on Epp K-1Houston, TX

    Charitable

    $2

Where the money goes

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

  1. Human services2 grants $100,00035% of the total
  2. Arts and culture2 grants $50,00017% of the total
  3. Medical research1 grant $50,00017% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $30,00010% of the total
  5. Community development1 grant $25,0009% of the total
  6. Education1 grant $19,4007% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $15,0005% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas16 grants $588,402
  2. Pennsylvania1 grant $50,000
  3. Massachusetts1 grant $20,000
  4. Louisiana1 grant $12,000
  5. California1 grant $10,000
  6. Ohio1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

10 people as filed

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

  • Christopher JohnsonPRESIDENT Hours 40Pay $30,000
  • Elizabeth FarrellTREASURER Hours 40Pay $24,000
  • Rachel TargacDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $12,000
  • Madison GarrettDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $12,000
  • Julie BarnettSECRTY/SCHOL COORD Hours 40Pay $60,000
  • Michelle Lyons SpierDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $12,000
  • Melissa Lyons GardnerDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $12,000
  • Kyle McClellenFINANCIAL OFFICER Hours 40Pay $60,000
  • Rachel SmithDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $18,000
  • Donna LangDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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