J E and L E Mabee Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMidland, Texas · EIN 73-6090162 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$78.2M
Organizations funded103
Typical grant$500,000
Total assets$2.2B
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250,000 and $1,000,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
53% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Brown University | Siloam Springs, AR | Education | $2,500,000 |
| American Cancer Society - Ga | Atlanta, GA | Healthcare | $2,000,000 |
| Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation | Little Rock, AR | Healthcare | $2,000,000 |
| Center for Christian Growth | New Braunfels, TX | Youth development | $2,000,000 |
| Hendrix College | Conway, AR | Education | $2,000,000 |
| Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault | Kansas City, MO | Community outreach | $2,000,000 |
| New Leaf Inc | Owasso, OK | Community outreach | $2,000,000 |
| Oral Roberts University | Tulsa, OK | Education | $2,000,000 |
| Ourcalling Inc | Dallas, TX | Community outreach | $2,000,000 |
| Samuel U Rodgers Health Center Inc | Kansas City, MO | Healthcare | $2,000,000 |
| The City Lights Foundation of Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | Community outreach | $2,000,000 |
| YMCA of Wichita | Wichita, KS | Youth development | $2,000,000 |
| Young Life Colorado | Colorado Springs, CO | Youth development | $2,000,000 |
| Mercy Health Foundation St Louis | Stlouis, MO | Healthcare | $1,910,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Youth development | $1,785,800 |
| Lubbock Christian University | Lubbock, TX | Education | $1,775,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Midland Texas | Midland, TX | Youth development | $1,750,000 |
| Depelchin Children's Center | Houston, TX | Youth development | $1,700,000 |
| Mane Gait | Prosper, TX | Community outreach | $1,640,000 |
| Midland Care Connection Inc | Topeka, KS | Healthcare | $1,500,000 |
| Sos Ministries | Bryan, TX | Community outreach | $1,450,000 |
| The Covering House | St Louis, MO | Community outreach | $1,450,000 |
| Texas Wesleyan University | Fort Worth, TX | Education | $1,400,000 |
| Foster Adopt Care Coalition | Brentwood, MO | Youth development | $1,300,000 |
| Round Rock Area Servicing Center Incorporated | Round Rock, TX | Community outreach | $1,300,000 |
| Capital City Area Council for Special Services | Jefferson City, MO | Youth development | $1,000,000 |
| Empower Evergreen | Wichita, KS | Community outreach | $1,000,000 |
| Memorial Assistance Ministries Inc | Houston, TX | Community outreach | $1,000,000 |
| New Braunfels Youth Collaborative | New Braunfels, TX | Youth development | $1,000,000 |
| Synergy Service Inc | Parkville, MO | Community outreach | $1,000,000 |
| United Community Builders Community Development Corporation | Columbia, MO | Community outreach | $1,000,000 |
| Agape Resource Assistance | Plano, TX | Community outreach | $860,000 |
| Young Womens Christian Association | San Antonio, TX | Youth development | $845,000 |
| Shiloh Place | Mckinney, TX | Community outreach | $800,000 |
| Hope Is Alive Ministries | Oklahoma City, OK | Community outreach | $760,000 |
| Humble Sons Bike Company | Broken Arrow, OK | Youth development | $750,000 |
| Perot Museum of Nature and Science | Dallas, TX | Education | $750,000 |
| Voluntary Action Center | Columbia, MO | Community outreach | $745,400 |
| Paso Del Norte Children's Development Center | El Paso, TX | Youth development | $705,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Oklahoma Inc | Tulsa, OK | Education | $700,000 |
| New Life Ranch | Colcord, OK | Youth development | $678,400 |
| Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry Inc | Bastrop, TX | Community outreach | $650,000 |
| L'arche St Louis Inc | Brentwood, MO | Community outreach | $650,000 |
| Washington Regional Medical Foundation | Fayetteville, AR | Healthcare | $631,000 |
| Hays Medical Center Foundation | Hays, KS | Healthcare | $577,800 |
| Flint Hills Breadbasket | Manhattan, KS | Community outreach | $560,000 |
| Mother's Refuge | Independence, MO | Community outreach | $555,485 |
| Brazosport Cares | Freeport, TX | Community outreach | $500,000 |
| Camp Young Judaea Inc | Bellaire, TX | Youth development | $500,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Greater Tarrant County Inc | Forth Worth, TX | Education | $500,000 |
| Friendship Inn Kc Inc | Kansas City, KS | Community outreach | $500,000 |
| Plaza Amistad | San Juan, TX | Community outreach | $500,000 |
| Samaritan House Community Center | Rogers, AR | Community outreach | $500,000 |
| Sheffield Place | Kansas City, MO | Community outreach | $500,000 |
| Target Hunger | Houston, TX | Community outreach | $500,000 |
| Transformations by Austin Angels | Buda, TX | Community outreach | $500,000 |
| Esperanza Ministries | Dallas, TX | Community outreach | $488,000 |
| Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | Community outreach | $460,000 |
| Gatesway Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | Community outreach | $450,600 |
| Cherokee Home for Children | Cherokee, TX | Youth development | $450,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 103 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,241,835 | 103 |
| 2023 | $119,109,789 | 91 |
| 2022 | $105,658,983 | 119 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 19, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503539349100905
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-6090162
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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