A Partnership For Well-Being.

While the McKenna Legacy Foundation has been blessed with the stewardship of significant monetary resources, these assets pale in comparison to the many needs of the community. As a result, the Foundation will, on scheduled intervals, request applications from organizations who address community needs. Applications submitted for consideration are subjected to a very competitive and critical review process. This is not intended to deter potential applicants, but to emphasize the need to fully demonstrate the adequacy and potential effectiveness of each proposal.


Who may apply?

Eligible organizations:


  • Non-profit organizations that serve residents of Comal County.
  • A tax-exempt organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (which includes religious, charitable, educational, scientific and certain other organizations) that is not a private foundation described in Section 509(a); or
  • A private operating foundation described in Section 4940(d) of the Internal Revenue Code.

The Foundation does not make grants to the following:

  • Individuals
  • Endowments
  • Retire accumulated debt
  • Legislative lobbying or other political purposes
  • Programs or projects generally considered to be the role of government
  • Projects of organizations that primarily benefit their own members or adherents
  • Indirect costs, including payments of a percentage of a grant to a national affiliate of a local organization


2012 Application Information

The McKenna Foundation will accept applications for 2012 grant funding between Wednesday, February 8 and Wednesday, February 15, 2012. All 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving residents of Comal County are invited to apply, regardless of past year grant funding. This is the only scheduled grant application cycle for 2012.


Below are all documents needed to apply. Please read the Proposal Checklist instructions carefully, and call (830) 606-9500 with any application questions.


Proposal Checklist
Program Proposal
Executive Budget
List of Revenue Sources
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2012 Granting Timeline

2012 Dates
Grant Applications Accepted / Due February 8th - 15th
Foundation Review Process February 16th - April 30th
Conditional Approval / Denial Letters Mailed May 15th - 30th
Award Agreement Completed and Issuance of First Grant Payment (60%) June 1st - 15th
Issuance of Second Grant Payment December 7th - 21st