The Elkins Foundation
Accepts applications
The Elkins Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $17.3 million in 76 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $1.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$17.3 million
- Number of grants76
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$395 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was up from $15.6 million the year before.
70% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $14.7 million | 100 | $305 million |
| 2023 | $15.6 million | 89 | $368 million |
| 2024 | $17.3 million | 76 | $395 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kira Elbert Executive Director 3737 Buffalo Speedway Suite 750, Houston, TX 77098 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 652-2051, info@theelkinsfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Submitted online stating purpose of request |
| Deadlines | June 30 |
| Restrictions | Generally limited to houston area for charitable, religious, scientific & educational purposes |
What The Elkins Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 75 | $17.0 million |
| New York | 1 | $250,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Depelchin Children's Center | In support of transitioning region 6 to community based care | $1.5 million |
| Harris Health Strategic Fund | In support of investing in a healthier harris county | $1.0 million |
| St John's School | In support of the campaign for a new lower school | $1.0 million |
| Baylor College of Medicine | In support of the new health sciences education building | $765,000 |
| Friends of Pumpkin Park | In support of the opening doors to children's dreams campaign | $750,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | In support of the allison institute | $750,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | In support of expanding the texas children's pavilion for women | $750,000 |
| University of Texas McCombs School | In support of the mulva hall facilities project | $750,000 |
| River Oaks Baptist School | In support of the purchase of contiguous property to the school | $600,000 |
| Foundation for Jones Hall | In support of overture to the future: a campaign for jones hall | $500,000 |
| Houston Audubon | In support of building coastal resilience on bolivar peninsula | $500,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | In support of the food for better lives expansion campaign | $500,000 |
| Houston Parks Board | In support of great parks for houston | $500,000 |
| Houston Zoo Inc | In support of a ct scanner | $500,000 |
| Rice University | In support of new business school building | $500,000 |
| The Monarch Community Inc | In support of metamorphosis: a campaign for monarch | $500,000 |
| Yes Prep Public Schools | In support of the power of yes | $500,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | In support of the women's cardiac health & ambient stroke detection programs | $400,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | In support of impact program at md anderson cancer center | $250,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit Preperatory School | In support of campus expansion & renovation of steam building | $250,000 |
| Hobby Center Foundation | In support of hobby center campus enhancements | $250,000 |
| Connective | In support of unlock my benefits tx expansion | $200,000 |
| Kinkaid School | In support of the all in campaign | $200,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | In support of the center for conservation completion | $200,000 |
| University of St Thomas | In support of expanding on-campus housing at ust | $200,000 |
| Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston | In support of capital needs | $150,000 |
| Search Homeless Services | In support of driving hope: powering search's mission | $150,000 |
| Star of Hope Mission | In support of star of hope mission - workforce development | $150,000 |
| Camp Aranzazu Inc | In support of health center expansion to increase capacity | $125,000 |
| Covenant House Texas | In support of the building for life capital campaign | $125,000 |
| Healthcare for the Homeless | In support of chapter. | $125,000 |
| American Cancer Society | In support of the richard m. Schulze family foundation hope lodge | $100,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star | In support of state-wide recruitment acceleration initiative | $100,000 |
| Everybody's Place of Galveston | In support of agape village | $100,000 |
| Houston Grand Opera Association Inc | In support of robert wilson's production of handel's messiah | $100,000 |
| Houston Center for Musical Arts | In support of houston center for musical arts capital phase i | $100,000 |
| Lee College Foundation | In support of lee college expanded basic needs program | $100,000 |
| Magnolia School | In support of east wing renovation | $100,000 |
| Rutherford B H Yates Museum Inc | In support of restore historic simms cottage as gift & tour hub | $100,000 |
| Serenity Retreat for Healing and Spiritual Renewal | In support of tlc tending land & community | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Virginia A Elkins
- Elise E Joseph
- Leslie E Sasser
- Larry Medford
- Kira C Elbert
Questions people ask
Does The Elkins Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 30.
How much does The Elkins Foundation give?
$17.3 million in tax year 2024, across 76 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs The Elkins Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Virginia A Elkins (Vice President & Trustee), Elise E Joseph (Vice President & Trustee), Leslie E Sasser (President & Trustee) and Larry Medford (Secretary & Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Elkins Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.