Private foundation · EIN 73-1614119 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

H G Ash 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: 24 grants paid, $257K total, median $5,500. 92% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
24
$257K
Median grant
$5,500
Stays in TX
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hobby Center FoundationHouston, TXCommunity outreach$56K
12th Man FoundationCollege Station, TXEducation resources$46K
Memorial Drive United Methodist ChurchHouston, TXReligious community program$35K
Rotary Foundation of HoustonHouston, TXCancer support$17K
Turn It GoldHouston, TXHealthcare- childhood cancer$15K
Astros Golf FoundationHouston, TXCommunity outreach$13K
Spartan Booster ClubHouston, TXYouth programming$11K
Memorial Hermann FoundationHouston, TXHealthcare research$10K
Stoney Creek FoundationHouston, TXYouth camp program$10K
CancareHouston, TXCancer support$7,500
Texas A&m FoundationCollege Station, TXEducation resources$7,500
Texas Children's HospitalHouston, TXEducation resources$6,000
Make a WishStafford, TXEducation resources$5,000
Houston Tri Delta Philanthropies IncHouston, TXChildhood cancer fundraising$4,000
Greater Houston Community FoundationHouston, TXCommunity - philanthropy impact$4,000
Kappa Kappa Gamma FoundationCollege Station, TXMental health assistance$2,000
232-HelpLafayette, LAYouth programming$1,500
Foster's Outriders FoundationJackson, WYCivic education programs$1,500
Shs Playhouse Booster ClubHouston, TXTheatre education for children$1,000
Bo's PlaceHouston, TXCommunity outreach$1,000
Chapelwood FoundationHouston, TXReligious community program$1,000
FIRST Tee - Greater HoustonHouston, TXYouth golf programming$1,000
Shs PtsaHouston, TXEducation programming$500
Lake Travis Educational FoundationHouston, TXEducation resources$500

By state: Texas 22 · Louisiana 1 · Wyoming 1

About this foundation

H G Ash Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 H G Ash 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 H G Ash Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $257K across 24 grants, a median of $5,500.

Where does H G Ash Foundation give?

Texas (22 grants), Louisiana (1 grants), Wyoming (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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