Private foundation · EIN 26-3687254 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Harrell Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $350K total, median $38K. 63% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$350K
Median grant
$38K
Stays in TX
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.0M

Grants paid in 2025

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Northwest Assistance MinistriesHouston, TXTo provide food, housing assistance and safe environments for the houston community.$100K
Houston Methodist Hospital FoundaitonHouston, TXTo fund the delivery of treatments, research and medical education and training.$50K
MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TXTo fund the delivery of treatments, research and medical education and training.$50K
Michael J Fox FoundationNew York, NYTo support parkinson's research.$50K
Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MOTo support ministry growth in sport environments across the globe.$25K
Gulf Partners InternationalSpring, TXTo fund the foundation health program.$25K
Sierra DeltaReedsburg, WITo support military veterans by providing them with training grants, resources, and community.$25K
The Rise School of HoustonHouston, TXTo support the mission of the rise school.$25K

By state: Texas 5 · New York 1 · Missouri 1 · Wisconsin 1

About this foundation

Harrell Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Harrell Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Harrell Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $350K across 8 grants, a median of $38K.

Where does Harrell Family Foundation give?

Texas (5 grants), New York (1 grants), Missouri (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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