The Glassell Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0295076 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$4.1M
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$74.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $250,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
22% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Miami - Rosenstiel School | Miami, FL | General purpose | $1,250,000 |
| University of Texas Health Science Center | Houston, TX | general purpose | $600,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Houston, TX | general purpose | $512,500 |
| Houston Museum of Fine Arts | houston, TX | general purpose | $500,000 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | Houston, TX | general purpose | $250,000 |
| Camp for All | Houston, TX | general purpose | $250,000 |
| Beneath the Waves Inc | Boston, MA | general purpose | $212,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Chicago, IL | general purpose | $100,000 |
| Camp Cho-Yen | Livingston, TX | general purpose | $100,000 |
| Yes Prep Public Schools | Houston, TX | general purpose | $100,000 |
| Mission Lazarus | Nashville, TN | general purpose | $60,944 |
| The Joy School | Houston, TX | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Amazing Place | Houston, TX | general purpose | $25,000 |
| Christian Community Services | Navasota, TX | general purpose | $10,000 |
| The Pasadena ISD Educational Foundation | Pasadena, TX | general purpose | $7,500 |
| Galveston County Food Bank | Texas City, TX | general purpose | $5,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | general purpose | $5,000 |
| Undue Medical Debt | Boston, MA | general purpose | $5,000 |
| Camp Aranzazu | Rockport, TX | general purpose | $5,000 |
| South Avenue Baptist Church | Pasadena, TX | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Franciscan Friars of Hebbronville | Hebbronville, TX | General purpose | $1,000 |
| miscellaneous-pass through | Na, TX | general purpose | $287 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,054,231 | 22 |
| 2023 | $2,835,573 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 20, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503249349100115
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0295076
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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