The Mccarty Cheney Foundation Inc
Historical FunderAustin, Texas · EIN 58-1867301 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOHANNA FRANCES CHENEY |
|---|---|
| Address | 9600 ESCARPMENT BLVD STE 745-13, AUSTIN TX 78749 |
| Phone | 5103886373 |
| Form and materials | LETTER FORM; SHOULD INCLUDE A 501(C)(3) LETTER OR EXPLANATION OF PURPOSE. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helping Hands Ministries Inc | Tallulah Falls, GA | Greatest need | $208,000 |
| Missionary Ministries | St Petersburg, FL | Greatest need | $200,000 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue | Loxahatchee Groves, FL | Greatest need | $100,000 |
| Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church | New Market, AL | General | $50,000 |
| Morselife Health System | West Palm Beach, FL | General | $50,000 |
| Love-A-Bull | Austin, TX | General | $13,000 |
| Indie Institute Final Frontier Rescue Project | Georgetown, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Celebrities for Charities Inc | Miramar Beach, FL | General | $6,000 |
| Strength for Strays Corp | Pensacola, FL | General | $6,000 |
| Kerrville Pets Alive | Kerrville, TX | General | $5,000 |
| Austin Pets Alive | Austin, TX | General | $5,000 |
| Austin Wildlife Rescue | Austin, TX | General | $5,000 |
| Bayside Community Church | Bradenton, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Thompson Park Conservancy Inc | Watertown, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Gulf Gate Lodge No 608 Loyal Order of Moose | Sarasota, FL | General | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $671,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $721,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $432,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632129349100213
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-1867301
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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