The Blackwell Foundation
Historical FunderHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0610529 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Karen M Blackwell |
|---|---|
| Address | 5606 Cavanaugh, Houston TX 77021 |
| Phone | 7136436577 |
| Form and materials | Applicants are to complete the Grant Application. It includes information about grantee identity, contact person, purposes, uses and timing of the grant, and copy of grantee IRS exemption letter. |
| Deadlines | None currently. |
| Restrictions | None currently. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
12% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | Houston, TX | Nonspecific, in furtherance of org's goals | $10,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Nonspecific, in furtherance of org's goals | $5,000 |
| Arthritis National Research Foundation | Irving, CA | Nonspecific, in furtherance of org's goals | $2,500 |
| Austin Pets Alive | Austin, TX | Nonspecific, in furtherance of org's goals | $2,500 |
| Citizens for Animal Protection | Houston, TX | Nonspecific, in furtherance of org's goals | $2,500 |
| Seton Fund | Austin, TX | Nonspecific, in furtherance of org's goals | $2,500 |
| Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | Nonspecific, in furtherance of org;s goals | $1,000 |
| Interfaith Ministies | Houston, TX | Nonspecific, in furtherance of org's goals | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,250 | 8 |
| 2023 | $14,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542879349101359
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0610529
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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