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Who funds American Cancer Society?

Houston, Texas

11 private foundations reported grants to American Cancer Society in Houston, Texas totaling $165,727 across 12 grants in tax years 2024 to 2025. The largest funder was The Elkins Foundation, with $100,000.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund American Cancer Society

All 11 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
The Elkins Foundation
Texas · 2024 · accepts applications
In support of the richard m. Schulze family foundation hope lodge1$100,000
W B and Ellen Gordon Stuart Trust
Illinois · 2024 · accepts applications
General1$20,000
Harvey R Houck Jr and Patricia W Houck Foundation Inc
Texas · 2024
General support1$17,500
Astros Foundation
Texas · 2024
Support Programs1$5,809
Mark A Chapman Foundation
Texas · 2024
In honor of katina pontikus1$5,000
The O' Sullivan Family Foundation
Texas · 2024
General purpose1$5,000
Tdecu Cares Foundation Inc
Texas · 2024
Funding from tdecu would directly support the american cancer society - richard m. Schulze family foundation hope lodge.1$5,000
Shell USA Company Foundation
Texas · 2024
2118.22$3,793
High Tide Foundation Inc
Oregon · 2024
General support1$3,500
The Trier Family Foundation
Texas · 2025
Healthcare1$75
Bala Family Foundation
Texas · 2025
Medical Research1$50

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

Using this list

A foundation that already gives to American Cancer Society gives in its field and region, so the list doubles as a prospect list for similar organizations in Houston. Open a foundation to see its application rules, typical grant and every other grant it paid.

Questions people ask

Who funds American Cancer Society?

The Elkins Foundation, W B and Ellen Gordon Stuart Trust, Harvey R Houck Jr and Patricia W Houck Foundation Inc, Astros Foundation and Mark A Chapman Foundation, and 6 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does American Cancer Society get from foundations?

$165,727 in 12 reported grants from 11 private foundations in tax years 2024 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

The Elkins Foundation and W B and Ellen Gordon Stuart Trust say in their filings that they accept applications.

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