The Ellwood Foundation
Historical FunderHouston, Texas · EIN 74-6039237 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.9M
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$66.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $60,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | HW HIGHTOWER JR |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 550049, HOUSTON TX 77255 |
| Phone | 7137855507 |
| Form and materials | LETTER EXPLAINING THE NATURE OF THE REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | MAINLY HOUSTON AREA - MEDICAL RESEARCH AND MENTAL HEALTH |
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
2% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Support of programs | $200,000 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Lymphoma/Myeloma research | $200,000 |
| The Brookwood Community | Brookshire, TX | Support of facilities | $165,000 |
| University of Texas Medical School | Houston, TX | Neuroscience center | $135,000 |
| The Center Foundation | Houston, TX | Support of programs | $90,000 |
| Marbridge Foundation | Manchaca, TX | Support of programs | $85,000 |
| Aware Alzheimer's Association | Houston, TX | Support of programs | $80,000 |
| Briarwood School | Houston, TX | Special education needs | $80,000 |
| Hospice at Texas Medical Center | Houston, TX | Facility for terminally ill patients and their families | $60,000 |
| Houston Area Parkinson Society | Houston, TX | Research | $60,000 |
| Tirr Foundation | Houston, TX | Rehabilitation & research | $60,000 |
| Yellowstone Academy | Houston, TX | Support of programs | $55,000 |
| Texas Christian University | Ft Worth, TX | Upgrade pre-medical program | $50,000 |
| The Menninger Clinic | Houston, TX | Operating expenses | $50,000 |
| The Rise School | Houston, TX | Support programs | $50,000 |
| Neuhaus Education Center | Bellaire, TX | Children with severe reading disabilities | $35,000 |
| Archway Academy | Houston, TX | Support of programs | $30,000 |
| Houston Area Women's Center | Houston, TX | Support of programs | $30,000 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | Houston, TX | Support of programs | $30,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | Houston, TX | Capital campaign | $30,000 |
| Texas Heart Institute | Houston, TX | Cardiology research | $30,000 |
| The Parish School | Houston, TX | Support of programs | $30,000 |
| University of Mississippi School of | University, MS | Support of willie price lab | $30,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Houston, TX | Cancer research | $25,000 |
| Children's Assessment Center | Houston, TX | Support of program | $20,000 |
| Gateway Academy | Houston, TX | Support of programs | $20,000 |
| Open Door Mission | Houston, TX | Support of substance abuse recovery center | $20,000 |
| The Joy School | Houston, TX | Support of programs | $20,000 |
| Hope Healing Center | Houston, TX | Support of programs | $15,000 |
| Nick Finnegan Counse Center | Houston, TX | Support of programs | $15,000 |
| Ptsd Foundation of America | Houston, TX | Support of programs | $15,000 |
| The Westview School | Houston, TX | Programs for children with learning disabilities | $15,000 |
| Cancare of Houston Inc | Houston, TX | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| Christus Foundation | Houston, TX | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| Depelchin Children's Center | Houston, TX | Home for unwed mothers | $10,000 |
| Family Services of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| Houston Aphasia Recovery Center | Houston, TX | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| Mental Health Association | Houston, TX | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| Museum of Health and Medical Scienc | Houston, TX | Support of facilities | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Houston, TX | Care for the indigent | $10,000 |
| The Center for Hearing Speech | Houston, TX | Support of facilities | $10,000 |
| The Women's Fund | Houston, TX | Education of women about preventative health measures | $10,000 |
| Yes Prep Public School | Houston, TX | Support of programs | $10,000 |
The return also lists 25 grants to individuals ($910,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,850,000 | 68 |
| 2023 | $2,675,000 | 66 |
| 2022 | $2,825,000 | 67 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612249349101101
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-6039237
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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