The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation d/b/a McNair Medical Institute
Houston, TX, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
76-6050185
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Houston, TX, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
76-6050185
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation, operating as the McNair Medical Institute, is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting health and medical research initiatives. With a total of $13.8 million in grants paid to 192 grantees in 2024, the foundation engages in a relationship-based funding model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Baylor College of Medicine
$12.5M
8%

THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON
$6M
4%

PRO-VISION INC
$5.7M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
68
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation d/b/a McNair Medical Institute?
No. The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation d/b/a McNair Medical Institute does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation d/b/a McNair Medical Institute give?
The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation d/b/a McNair Medical Institute primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, South Carolina, and Michigan. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation d/b/a McNair Medical Institute’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation d/b/a McNair Medical Institute fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation d/b/a McNair Medical Institute make each year?
In 2024, The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation d/b/a McNair Medical Institute awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $13.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation d/b/a McNair Medical Institute fund recently?
In 2024, The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation d/b/a McNair Medical Institute awarded grants to about 190 grantees. Recent grantees include Baylor College of Medicine, THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON, and PRO-VISION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation d/b/a McNair Medical Institute?
The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation d/b/a McNair Medical Institute does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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