Funder directory → Texas → THE ELKINS FOUNDATION
Private foundation · HOUSTON, TX · EIN 746051746THE ELKINS FOUNDATION
✓ Accepts unsolicited applications
Typical grant
$25,000–$675,000
median $100,000
Giving (latest FY)
$17,256,822
76 grants · FY2025
Assets
$395,368,259
gives in TX, NY
Application form & materials: SUBMITTED ONLINE STATING PURPOSE OF REQUEST
Deadlines: JUNE 30
Restrictions: GENERALLY LIMITED TO HOUSTON AREA FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
Contact: KIRA ELBERT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 3737 BUFFALO SPEEDWAY SUITE 750, HOUSTON, TX, 77098 · 7136522051
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DEPELCHIN CHILDREN'S CENTER · HOUSTON, TX | IN SUPPORT OF TRANSITIONING REGION 6 TO COMMUNITY BASED CARE | $1,500,000 |
| HARRIS HEALTH STRATEGIC FUND · BELLAIRE, TX | IN SUPPORT OF INVESTING IN A HEALTHIER HARRIS COUNTY | $1,000,000 |
| ST JOHN'S SCHOOL · HOUSTON, TX | IN SUPPORT OF THE CAMPAIGN FOR A NEW LOWER SCHOOL | $1,000,000 |
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE · HOUSTON, TX | IN SUPPORT OF THE NEW HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION BUILDING | $765,000 |
| FRIENDS OF PUMPKIN PARK · HOUSTON, TX | IN SUPPORT OF THE OPENING DOORS TO CHILDREN'S DREAMS CAMPAIGN | $750,000 |
| MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER · HOUSTON, TX | IN SUPPORT OF THE ALLISON INSTITUTE | $750,000 |
| TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL · HOUSTON, TX | IN SUPPORT OF EXPANDING THE TEXAS CHILDREN'S PAVILION FOR WOMEN | $750,000 |
| WASHINGTON ON THE BRAZOS HISTORIC · WASHINGTON, TX | IN SUPPORT OF THE WHERE TEXAS BECAME TEXAS CAMPAIGN | $90,000 |
| YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS · HOUSTON, TX | IN SUPPORT OF THE POWER OF YES | $500,000 |
| YES TO YOUTH - MONTGOMERY COUNTY · THE WOODLANDS, TX | IN SUPPORT OF COMMERCIAL WASHERS & DRYERS FOR BRIDGEWAY SHELTER | $10,822 |
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.