Advance the health and well-being of the New Braunfels community by investing in nonprofits, programs, and partnerships that create lasting, measurable impact.
A defining feature of Mckenna Foundation’s grantmaking is its tight local focus: every listed grant goes to recipients in Texas, and the foundation’s active programs center on Comal County and New Braunfels. The largest recent awards show how that local strategy translates into practice. In 2024, the foundation gave $300,000 to Comal Idd Center for Rock Haus Campus, a capital-scale investment tied to services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Across other large grants, it has backed Mckenna Health Management for community outreach in 2023, 2024, and 2025, signaling sustained support for a local health-related platform rather than one-off project funding. The foundation’s stated purpose is to advance the health and well-being of the New Braunfels community through nonprofits, programs, and partnerships that create lasting, measurable impact. Recent grants align with that framing through support for housing stability, mental and behavioral health, food security, early childhood, and family support. Its portfolio also includes direct-service and infrastructure-oriented awards, such as mobile crisis outreach, homeless prevention, after-school care, and land purchase. The pattern points to a community foundation-style funder investing in local systems, services, and capacity within its service area.
Several cause areas stand out in the recent grants list. In behavioral health, Mckenna Foundation gave $150,000 in 2024 and $120,000 in 2025 to Hill Country MHDD Centers for a mobile crisis outreach team and equipment, and it awarded $126,215 in 2023 plus $75,000 in 2025 to Communities in Schools for the Signs of Suicide prevention program. In housing, the foundation provided $128,000 in 2024 and $85,000 in 2025 to Salvation Army of Comal County for homeless prevention. Food security is another clear priority. San Antonio Food Bank received $110,000 in 2024, $105,000 in 2023, and $81,900 in 2025 for its food pantry program. For children and youth, New Braunfels Christian Ministries received $138,019 in 2023 and $100,000 in 2024 for after-school care and healthcare, while New Braunfels Youth Collab received $100,000 in 2024 for youth services. The foundation also supported special-needs infrastructure through Comal Idd Center’s Rock Haus Campus grant.
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$83.6M
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$2.7M
Most grants fall between $15K and $83K, with a median of $35K.
25th Percentile
$15K
Median
$35K
75th Percentile
$83K
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Typical awards fall in the mid-five-figure range, with a p25 of $15,000, a median of $35,000, and a p75 of $82,825. The recent grants list shows repeat funding to the same organizations across multiple years, including Mckenna Health Management, Hill Country MHDD Centers, Communities in Schools, Salvation Army of Comal County, and San Antonio Food Bank. That pattern suggests ongoing partnerships rather than isolated awards. The foundation is a public charity, and its listed programs include both general operating and project grants as well as two-phase capacity-building support for prior grantees. Match Minutes during The Big Give add a time-limited matching-gift element to its local support.
Grant recipients are concentrated in the foundation’s service area. The top giving state is Texas, and 100% of listed grants go to recipients in Texas. New Braunfels appears repeatedly as the recipient city, alongside Canyon Lake, Kerville, San Antonio, and San Marcos. The geographic pattern extends beyond the city limits but remains local to Comal County and nearby Texas communities, matching the foundation’s stated local scope of giving.
It funds nonprofit organizations serving Comal County and New Braunfels, with active programs for community grants and capacity-building. Recent grant categories include housing, hunger and food security, mental and behavioral health, early childhood and education, youth services, and disability-related services.
Yes. The recent grants list includes repeat awards to several organizations over multiple years, including Mckenna Health Management, Hill Country MHDD Centers, Communities in Schools, Salvation Army of Comal County, and San Antonio Food Bank.
Typical grants are in the mid-five-figure range. The distribution provided shows a p25 of $15,000, a median of $35,000, and a p75 of $82,825.
Yes, for some programs. The Yes, We Can grantmaking program and related community grantmaking initiatives accept unsolicited applications and issue requests for applications on scheduled intervals. The foundation also offers capacity-building grants for prior grantees.
Its giving is local and fully concentrated in Texas. Listed recipients are in New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Kerville, San Antonio, and San Marcos, with 100% of grants going to Texas organizations.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Mckenna Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations serving New Braunfels and Comal County. Grant opportunities are issued on scheduled intervals; applicants should align proposals with McKenna's community-informed priorities.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCKENNA HEALTH MANAGEMENT | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $212,606 | 2025 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| HILL COUNTRY MHDD CENTERS | KERVILLE, TX | $120,000 | 2025 | MOBILE CRISIS OUTREACH TEAM & EQUIP |
| NB HOUSING PARTNERS | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $120,000 | 2025 | IT SUPPORT |
| SALVATION ARMY OF COMAL COUNT | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $85,000 | 2025 | HOMELESS PREVENTION |
| SAN ANTONIO FOOD BANK | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $81,900 | 2025 | FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM |
| COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $75,000 | 2025 | SIGNS OF SUICIDE PREV PROG |
| CRRC OF CANYON LAKE | CANYON LAKE, TX | $73,000 | 2025 | CRISIS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM & EQUIP |
| NEW BRAUNFELS YOUTH COLLAB | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $67,745 | 2025 | YOUTH SERVICES |
| COMAL COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $65,300 | 2025 | SENIOR WELLNESS PROGRAM |
| CONNECTIONS INDIVIDUAL & FAMI | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $65,000 | 2025 | LAND PURCHASE |
| NEW BRAUNFELS CHRISTIAN MINIS | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $65,000 | 2025 | AFTER SCHOOL CARE AND HEALTCARE FOR |
| COMAL COUNTY FAMILY VIOLENCE | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | OUNCE OF PREVENTION PROGRAM |
| RECOVERYWERKS | CANYON LAKE, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN |
| HELPING HANDS FOOD PANTRY | SPRING BRANCH, TX | $43,000 | 2025 | FOOD PANTRY ASSISTANCE |
| RIVER CITY ADVOCACY & COUNSEL | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $40,648 | 2025 | PEER SUPPORT AND COUNSELING SVC |
| FAMILY LIFE CENTER OF NEW BRA | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $40,000 | 2025 | BENEVOLENT PROGRAM |
| CHILDREN ADVOCACY CENTER OF C | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $35,000 | 2025 | MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING |
| ANY BABY CAN | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $31,000 | 2025 | COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY SUPPORT SVCS |
| STEPS | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $23,368 | 2025 | LIFE COACH PROGRAM |
| BULVERDE SENIOR CENTER | BULVERDE, TX | $22,500 | 2025 | SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER OPERATIONS |
| NEW BRAUNFELS ISD | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $22,500 | 2025 | KINDNESS VIDEO |
| SJRC | BULVERDE, TX | $20,000 | 2025 | MISC SUPPORT |
| COMAL ISD | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $17,500 | 2025 | KINDNESS VIDEO |
| ACACIA MEDICAL MISSION | BULVERDE, TX | $17,500 | 2025 | MEDICAL FOR UNINSURED |
| FAMILY PROMISE | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $15,600 | 2025 | NEW LEASE ON LIFE AFTER CARE PROG |
| THE HOPE CENTER | SPRING BRANCH, TX | $15,000 | 2025 | BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE |
| COMMUNITY ACTION OF CENTRAL T | SAN MARCOS, TX | $14,000 | 2025 | BREAST CANCER NAV PROGRAM |
| KINETIC KIDS | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $13,500 | 2025 | CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $11,500 | 2025 | WORKPLACE MENTORING |
| BELIEVE IT FOUNDATION | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | ADAPTIVE BIKING |
| CHOSEN | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | MENTORING PROGRAM |
| PROVISIONSBULVERDE FOOD PANT | BULVERDE, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | IT SUPPORT |
| CASA OF CENTRAL TEXAS | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | COURT APPOINTED CHILD ADVOCACY |
| 1HOPE FOR KIDS | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | HOPE AND HOME FOR KIDS |
| CENTRAL TEXAS DISPUTE RESOLUT | SAN MARCOS, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | MEDICATION SERVICES, CAPITAL |
| PROJECT 1027 INC | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $8,000 | 2025 | SENIOR ADULT ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES |
| BULVERDE SPRING BRANCH PREGNA | SPRING BRANCH, TX | $7,500 | 2025 | HELP FOR HEALTH OPTIONS |
| FRIENDS OF CHRISTUS SANTA ROS | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $7,500 | 2025 | EQUIPMENT |
| NEW BRAUNFELS EDUCATION FDN | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $7,500 | 2025 | SPONSORSHIP |
| NEW BRAUNFELS ANGELS | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $7,500 | 2025 | LOVE BOX EXPANSION PROJECT |
| PROJECT MEND | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $7,500 | 2025 | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT REUSE |
| COMAL IDD CENTER | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $300,000 | 2024 | ROCK HAUS CAMPUS |
| MCKENNA HEALTH MANAGEMENT | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $240,164 | 2024 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH |
| NB HOUSING PARTNERS | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $200,000 | 2024 | IT SUPPORT |
| HILL COUNTRY MHDD CENTERS | KERVILLE, TX | $150,000 | 2024 | MOBILE CRISIS OUTREACH TEAM & EQUIP |
| SALVATION ARMY OF COMAL COUNT | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $128,000 | 2024 | HOMELESS PREVENTION |
| COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $112,500 | 2024 | SIGNS OF SUICIDE PREV PROG |
| SAN ANTONIO FOOD BANK | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $110,000 | 2024 | FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM |
| NEW BRAUNFELS YOUTH COLLAB | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $100,000 | 2024 | YOUTH SERVICES |
| NEW BRAUNFELS CHRISTIAN MINIS | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $100,000 | 2024 | AFTER SCHOOL CARE AND HEALTCARE FOR |
MCKENNA HEALTH MANAGEMENT
$212,606COMMUNITY OUTREACH
HILL COUNTRY MHDD CENTERS
$120,000MOBILE CRISIS OUTREACH TEAM & EQUIP
NB HOUSING PARTNERS
$120,000IT SUPPORT
SALVATION ARMY OF COMAL COUNT
$85,000HOMELESS PREVENTION
SIGNS OF SUICIDE PREV PROG
COMAL COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS
$65,300SENIOR WELLNESS PROGRAM
COMAL COUNTY FAMILY VIOLENCE
$50,000OUNCE OF PREVENTION PROGRAM
HELPING HANDS FOOD PANTRY
$43,000FOOD PANTRY ASSISTANCE
RIVER CITY ADVOCACY & COUNSEL
$40,648PEER SUPPORT AND COUNSELING SVC
FAMILY LIFE CENTER OF NEW BRA
$40,000BENEVOLENT PROGRAM
STEPS
$23,368LIFE COACH PROGRAM
BULVERDE SENIOR CENTER
$22,500SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER OPERATIONS
NEW BRAUNFELS ISD
$22,500KINDNESS VIDEO
COMAL ISD
$17,500KINDNESS VIDEO
FAMILY PROMISE
$15,600NEW LEASE ON LIFE AFTER CARE PROG
THE HOPE CENTER
$15,000BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE
CHOSEN
$10,000MENTORING PROGRAM
CENTRAL TEXAS DISPUTE RESOLUT
$10,000MEDICATION SERVICES, CAPITAL
PROJECT 1027 INC
$8,000SENIOR ADULT ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
BULVERDE SPRING BRANCH PREGNA
$7,500HELP FOR HEALTH OPTIONS
FRIENDS OF CHRISTUS SANTA ROS
$7,500EQUIPMENT
NEW BRAUNFELS EDUCATION FDN
$7,500SPONSORSHIP
NEW BRAUNFELS ANGELS
$7,500LOVE BOX EXPANSION PROJECT
COMAL IDD CENTER
$300,000ROCK HAUS CAMPUS
MCKENNA HEALTH MANAGEMENT
$240,164COMMUNITY OUTREACH
NB HOUSING PARTNERS
$200,000IT SUPPORT
HILL COUNTRY MHDD CENTERS
$150,000MOBILE CRISIS OUTREACH TEAM & EQUIP
SALVATION ARMY OF COMAL COUNT
$128,000HOMELESS PREVENTION
