The Hg Ash Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 73-1614119 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$257K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,750.
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
8% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby Center Foundation | Houston, TX | Community outreach | $56,000 |
| 12Th Man Foundation | College Station, TX | Education resources | $46,360 |
| Memorial Drive United Methodist Church | Houston, TX | Religious community program | $35,000 |
| Rotary Foundation of Houston | Houston, TX | Cancer support | $17,000 |
| Turn It Gold | Houston, TX | Healthcare- childhood cancer | $15,000 |
| Astros Golf Foundation | Houston, TX | Community outreach | $12,500 |
| Spartan Booster Club | Houston, TX | Youth programming | $10,750 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | Houston, TX | Healthcare research | $10,000 |
| Stoney Creek Foundation | Houston, TX | Youth camp program | $10,000 |
| Cancare | Houston, TX | Cancer support | $7,500 |
| Texas A&m Foundation | College Station, TX | Education resources | $7,500 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | Houston, TX | Education resources | $6,000 |
| Make a Wish | Stafford, TX | Education resources | $5,000 |
| Houston Tri Delta Philanthropies Inc | Houston, TX | Childhood cancer fundraising | $4,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Houston, TX | Community - philanthropy impact | $4,000 |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation | College Station, TX | Mental health assistance | $2,000 |
| 232-Help | Lafayette, LA | Youth programming | $1,500 |
| Foster's Outriders Foundation | Jackson, WY | Civic education programs | $1,500 |
| Shs Playhouse Booster Club | Houston, TX | Theatre education for children | $1,000 |
| Bo's Place | Houston, TX | Community outreach | $1,000 |
| Chapelwood Foundation | Houston, TX | Religious community program | $1,000 |
| First Tee - Greater Houston | Houston, TX | Youth golf programming | $1,000 |
| Shs Ptsa | Houston, TX | Education programming | $500 |
| Lake Travis Educational Foundation | Houston, TX | Education resources | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $256,610 | 24 |
| 2024 | $196,540 | 24 |
| 2023 | $190,330 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349102496
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-1614119
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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