The Attwell Foundation
The Attwell Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 30 grants totaling $60,000 to charitable organizations, including recipients working in healthcare, animal welfare, the arts, religious activities, and community spaces.
The Attwell Foundation at a glance
In short: The Attwell Foundation gave $60K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,000
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,350
- Total assets
- $692,215
- -2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (6 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Attwell Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3737 Buffalo Speedway 200, Houston, TX 77098
Phone: (713) 651-9408
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Attwell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Carmel Art Association ($8K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 151 grants of 151 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Texas recipients received 62% of grant dollars. Other reported recipient-state shares were California (16%), the District of Columbia (10%), Maryland (5%), and Virginia (3%). Listed recipients include organizations in Houston and other Texas communities, as well as California, the District of Columbia, South Dakota, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Attwell Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 30 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2020) to $64K (2022). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carmel Art Association Carmel by the Sea, CA | Charitable Contribution | $8,000 |
| Harris County Hospital District Foundation Houston, TX | Charitable Contribution | $7,500 |
| City Church International Dallas, TX | Religious | $5,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX | Charitable Contribution | $4,000 |
| Gala Hispanic Theater Washington, DC | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy Houston, TX | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| Houston SPCA Houston, TX | Charitable Contribution | $2,200 |
| Texas Equusearch Dickinson, TX | Charitable Contribution | $2,200 |
| Austin Pets Alive Austin, TX | Charitable Contribution | $1,800 |
| Habitat for Horses Inc Hitchcock, TX | Charitable Contribution | $1,700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $692,215 | $55,884 | $70,147 | $60,000 | 30 | $64,823 | $50,960 | $80,103 |
| 2023 | $706,478 | $30,462 | $71,713 | $60,000 | 29 | $65,474 | $24,988 | $66,067 |
| 2022 | $747,729 | $59,987 | $75,603 | $64,300 | 31 | $69,838 | $54,449 | $64,542 |
| 2021 | $763,345 | $18,586 | $62,026 | $50,000 | 29 | $55,715 | $12,872 | $70,231 |
| 2020 | $806,785 | $47,503 | $57,143 | $47,000 | 32 | — | $42,564 | $55,054 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Attwell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $80K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Texas Children’s Hospital describes its mission as creating a healthier future for children and women through patient care, education, and research. Hermann Park Conservancy describes itself as dedicated to the stewardship and improvement of Hermann Park. Austin Pets Alive says it works to eliminate the killing of companion animals through resources, education, and programs; Operation Kindness says it provides lifesaving care, programs, and community resources for pets and the people who love them. Habitat for Horses describes its work as promoting horse security through rehabilitation, veterinary care, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $60,000. Awards ranged from $200 to $8,000, with a median of $1,350. Among the largest grants were $8,000 to Carmel Art Association, $7,500 to Harris County Hospital District Foundation, $5,000 to City Church International, and $4,000 to Texas Children’s Hospital. Other notable recipients included Gala Hispanic Theater ($2,500), Hermann Park Conservancy ($2,500), Houston SPCA ($2,200), Texas EquuSearch ($2,200), Austin Pets Alive ($1,800), Habitat for Horses ($1,700), and Operation Kindness ($1,700).
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Evans Scott Attwell as chairman and president; Emily St Clare Attwell as vice president; Carol Petersen Attwell Ro as secretary/treasurer; and John Thomason Attwell and Mary Virginia Attwell as directors.
The Attwell Foundation is led by Evans Scott Attwell, Chairman & President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Evans Scott Attwell
Chairman & President
Director → Chairman & President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Thomason Attwell
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Virginia Attwell
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carol Petersen Attwell Ro
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Emily St Clare Attwell
Vice President
V.p., Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Attwell Foundation
How much does The Attwell Foundation give each year?
The Attwell Foundation gave $60K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $60K across 29 grants.
What is The Attwell Foundation's typical grant size?
The Attwell Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,350, and its average grant was $2,000, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Attwell Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Attwell Foundation give grants?
The Attwell Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (16%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (9 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Wimberley, TX (3 grants).
Who are The Attwell Foundation's largest grantees?
The Attwell Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Carmel Art Association ($8,000), Harris County Hospital District Foundation ($7,500) and City Church International ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Attwell Foundation?
The Attwell Foundation reported $692K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $80K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Attwell Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Texas Children’s Hospital describes its mission as creating a healthier future for children and women through patient care, education, and research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Attwell Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Attwell Foundation's EIN?
The Attwell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0658600. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Attwell Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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