ESB3 Foundation
ESB3 Foundation, also known as the Scurlock Foundation, is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Established in 1954 and tax-exempt since May 1961, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.7M
-9.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.3M
-89.7% YoY
Grant Count
12
-85.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$192K
-30.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides grants primarily in the following areas:
- Arts
- Education
- Health
- Children and social services
- Christian and Protestant agencies and churches
Grantmaking
ESB3 Foundation is an active grantmaker with a significant grant portfolio. In 2023, the foundation made 59 grants totaling approximately $2.6 million. Notable recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Houston, Texas and supports organizations primarily in the Houston area and Texas, though specific geographic restrictions are not detailed in available information.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $13,971,338
- Total Revenues: $7,592,795
- Total Expenses: $23,070,978
- Investment Income and Dividends: $505,508
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $6,456,281
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $12.7 million
- Total Revenues: $1,265,584
- Total Expenses: $2,763,544
The foundation has no employees and maintains a lean operational structure.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,695,580 | $13,971,338 | $35,444,464 |
| Revenue | $1,265,584 | $7,592,795 | $2,567,534 |
| Expenses | $2,763,544 | $23,070,978 | $2,905,203 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,537,054 | $22,637,246 | $2,456,759 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,001,302 | $7,299,154 | $2,145,413 |
| Distributable Amount | $679,477 | $1,067,035 | $1,631,228 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
212 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key trustees include:
- Elizabeth Wareing
- Jack Blanton Jr.
- Eddy Blanton
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Blanton | Pres/Asst. Sec. | 5 | $75,000 |
| Jack Blanton Jr | VP/Asst. Sec. | 2 | — |
| Elizabeth Blanton Wareing | VP/Sec | 2 | — |
| Elizabeth Blanton | Exec Dir | 2 | $20,000 |
| Julie Wareing Aldrich | Director | 1 | — |
| Mary Catherine Blanton Jones | Director | 1 | — |
| Allison Stasney | Director | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 3713 Ella Lee Ln, Houston, TX 77027-4018
- Phone: 713-236-1500
- Website: www.scurlockfoundation.org
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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