The Elliston Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 68-0596992 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$45K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Calling | Dallas, TX | General Purposes | $13,000 |
| Texas A & M University | College Station, TX | Student Scholarships | $9,000 |
| Texas on Missions | Dallas, TX | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Denison Ministries | Dallas, TX | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| University of Oklahoma | Norman, OK | Student Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Texas State University | San Marcos, TX | Student Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Samford University | Birmingham, AL | Student Scholarships | $3,000 |
| University of Texas | Austin, TX | Student Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Colorado School of Mines | Golden, CO | Student Scholarships | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $40,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $284,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641139349101554
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 68-0596992
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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