The Ellwood Foundation
Accepts applications
The Ellwood Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.9 million in 68 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.9 million
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$66.2 million
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.7 million the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.8 million | 67 | $53.1 million |
| 2023 | $2.7 million | 66 | $63.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 68 | $66.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | HW Hightower Jr PO Box 550049, Houston, TX 77255 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 785-5507 |
| What to submit | Letter explaining the nature of the request. |
| Restrictions | Mainly houston area - medical research and mental health |
What The Ellwood Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 67 | $2.8 million |
| Mississippi | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Support of programs | $200,000 |
| Individual | Lymphoma/myeloma research | $200,000 |
| Individual | Support of facilities | $165,000 |
| Individual | Neuroscience center | $135,000 |
| Individual | Support of facilities | $110,000 |
| Individual | Support of programs | $90,000 |
| Individual | Support of programs | $85,000 |
| Individual | Support of programs | $80,000 |
| Individual | Special education needs | $80,000 |
| Individual | Support of program | $75,000 |
| Individual | Support of programs | $75,000 |
| Individual | General contribution | $70,000 |
| Individual | Advocate through courts for abused children. | $60,000 |
| Individual | Facility for terminally ill patients and their families | $60,000 |
| Individual | Research | $60,000 |
| Individual | Rehabilitation & research | $60,000 |
| Individual | Support of programs | $55,000 |
| Individual | Support of programs | $50,000 |
| Individual | Support of programs | $50,000 |
| Individual | Support of programs | $50,000 |
| Individual | Upgrade pre-medical program | $50,000 |
| Individual | Operating expenses | $50,000 |
| Individual | Support programs | $50,000 |
| Individual | Support of programs | $45,000 |
| Individual | Support of programs | $40,000 |
| Individual | Support of programs | $40,000 |
| Individual | Support of programs | $35,000 |
| Individual | Children with severe reading disabilities | $35,000 |
| Individual | Support of programs | $35,000 |
| Individual | Support of programs | $30,000 |
| Individual | Support of programs | $30,000 |
| Individual | Support of programs | $30,000 |
| Individual | Capital campaign | $30,000 |
| Individual | Cardiology research | $30,000 |
| Individual | Support of programs | $30,000 |
| Individual | $30,000 | |
| Individual | Support of willie price lab | $30,000 |
| Individual | $25,000 | |
| Individual | Support of programs | $25,000 |
| Individual | Support of program | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Raymond L Brown
- M Lee Hightower
- HW Hightower Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Ellwood Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Ellwood Foundation give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2024, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The Ellwood Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Raymond L Brown (Trustee), M Lee Hightower (Trustee) and HW Hightower Jr (Trustee).
What does The Ellwood Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and youth programs.