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The Elkins Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 74-6051746 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $32.9M
- Grants reported
- 165
- Median grant
- $100K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 76 | $17.3M |
| 2023 | 89 | $15.6M |
Where The Elkins Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPELCHIN CHILDREN'S CENTER | HOUSTON, TX | IN SUPPORT OF TRANSITIONING REGION 6 TO COMMUNITY BASED CARE | 2024 | $1.5M |
| FRIENDS OF PUMPKIN PARK | HOUSTON, TX | IN SUPPORT OF THE OPENING DOORS TO CHILDREN'S DREAMS CAMPAIGN | 2023 | $1M |
| ST JOHN'S SCHOOL | HOUSTON, TX | IN SUPPORT OF THE CAMPAIGN FOR A NEW LOWER SCHOOL | 2024 | $1M |
| HARRIS HEALTH STRATEGIC FUND | BELLAIRE, TX | IN SUPPORT OF INVESTING IN A HEALTHIER HARRIS COUNTY | 2024 | $1M |
| ST JOHN'S SCHOOL | HOUSTON, TX | IN SUPPORT OF THE CAMPAIGN FOR A NEW LOWER SCHOOL | 2023 | $1M |
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | HOUSTON, TX | IN SUPPORT OF THE NEW HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION BUILDING | 2024 | $765K |
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | HOUSTON, TX | IN SUPPORT OF THE NEW HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION BUILDING | 2023 | $765K |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | DALLAS, TX | IN SUPPORT OF THE NEAR NORTHSIDE CAMPUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | 2023 | $760K |
| TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | HOUSTON, TX | IN SUPPORT OF EXPANDING THE TEXAS CHILDREN'S PAVILION FOR WOMEN | 2023 | $750K |
| MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | HOUSTON, TX | IN SUPPORT OF THE ALLISON INSTITUTE | 2024 | $750K |
| TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | HOUSTON, TX | IN SUPPORT OF EXPANDING THE TEXAS CHILDREN'S PAVILION FOR WOMEN | 2024 | $750K |
| FRIENDS OF PUMPKIN PARK | HOUSTON, TX | IN SUPPORT OF THE OPENING DOORS TO CHILDREN'S DREAMS CAMPAIGN | 2024 | $750K |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MCCOMBS SCHOOL | AUSTIN, TX | IN SUPPORT OF THE MULVA HALL FACILITIES PROJECT | 2024 | $750K |
| RIVER OAKS BAPTIST SCHOOL | HOUSTON, TX | IN SUPPORT OF THE PURCHASE OF CONTIGUOUS PROPERTY TO THE SCHOOL | 2024 | $600K |
| BUFFALO BAYOU PARTNERSHIP | HOUSTON, TX | IN SUPPORT OF THE BUFFALO BAYOU EAST PROJECT | 2023 | $500K |
| HOUSTON ZOO INC | HOUSTON, TX | IN SUPPORT OF A CT SCANNER | 2024 | $500K |
| HOUSTON PARKS BOARD | HOUSTON, TX | IN SUPPORT OF GREAT PARKS FOR HOUSTON | 2024 | $500K |
| RICE UNIVERSITY | HOUSTON, TX | IN SUPPORT OF NEW BUSINESS SCHOOL BUILDING | 2024 | $500K |
| HOUSTON FOOD BANK | HOUSTON, TX | IN SUPPORT OF THE FOOD FOR BETTER LIVES EXPANSION CAMPAIGN | 2024 | $500K |
| THE MONARCH COMMUNITY INC | HOUSTON, TX | IN SUPPORT OF METAMORPHOSIS: A CAMPAIGN FOR MONARCH | 2024 | $500K |
| MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS | HOUSTON, TX | IN SUPPORT OF THE CENTER FOR CONSERVATION COMPLETION | 2023 | $500K |
| HOUSTON AUDUBON | HOUSTON, TX | IN SUPPORT OF BUILDING COASTAL RESILIENCE ON BOLIVAR PENINSULA | 2024 | $500K |
| ANNUNCIATION ORTHODOX SCHOOL | HOUSTON, TX | IN SUPPORT OF THE LIGHT THE WAY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2023 | $500K |
| FOUNDATION FOR JONES HALL | HOUSTON, TX | IN SUPPORT OF OVERTURE TO THE FUTURE: A CAMPAIGN FOR JONES HALL | 2024 | $500K |
| YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS | HOUSTON, TX | IN SUPPORT OF THE POWER OF YES | 2024 | $500K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- KIRA ELBERT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Address
- 3737 BUFFALO SPEEDWAY SUITE 750 HOUSTON, TX, 77098
- Phone
- 7136522051
- INFO@THEELKINSFOUNDATION.ORG
- Deadlines
- JUNE 30
- Application materials
- SUBMITTED ONLINE STATING PURPOSE OF REQUEST
- Restrictions
- GENERALLY LIMITED TO HOUSTON AREA FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
About this data
Figures are aggregated from The Elkins Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.