The Elliott Family Foundation
The Elliott Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Nacogdoches, Texas, established in 2018. Also known as the Micky Elliott Family Foundation, it was created with a gift from Elliott Electric Supply Inc., founded and owned by Bill Elliott. The foundation was named in memory of Bill's wife of 41 years, Micky, who passed away in 2001.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$70.8M
+60.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$977K
-76.6% YoY
Grant Count
22
+214.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$44K
-92.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports initiatives in the following areas:
- Education — including K-12 education, arts education, and higher education support
- Health Care
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Historic Preservation — including support for local historic sites
- Community Development — focused on improving the Nacogdoches and East Texas region
Grantmaking
The foundation does not maintain a public website or published contact information for grant applications. Prospective applicants should contact the foundation directly at its Nacogdoches address.
Grant Range
approximately $3,000
Average Grant
approximately $3,000
How to Apply
**Recent Grant Activity (2023):**
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds initiatives in:
- Nacogdoches, Texas — primary focus area
- East Texas region
- Dallas, Texas — secondary focus area
- Texas — statewide giving
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Assets: $44,150,550
- Total Revenues: $19,570,685
- Total Expenses: $4,288,766
- Total Grants Awarded: $4,172,753
Revenue Breakdown (2023):
- Total grants and contributions: $18,422,234
- Investment income and dividends: $1,043,668
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $104,783
Financial Growth: The foundation has experienced significant growth since its establishment in 2018, with assets increasing from $14.2 million in 2018 to $44.2 million by 2023.
Expense Ratio: Approximately 21.9% of total revenue is spent on programs.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $70,784,133 | $44,150,550 | $30,662,746 |
| Revenue | $39,499,085 | $19,570,685 | $19,618,696 |
| Expenses | $1,562,930 | $4,288,766 | $2,304,295 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $993,858 | $4,179,143 | $2,214,931 |
| Net Investment Income | $19,770,991 | $1,053,471 | $550,690 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,880,167 | $2,077,351 | $1,221,378 |
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
41 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
- William M. Elliott Sr. — President (serves without compensation)
- Robert Flores — Secretary/Treasurer (serves without compensation)
William M. Elliott Sr. founded Elliott Electric Supply in Nacogdoches in 1972 with $20,000 of his own money and an $80,000 loan. The company has grown to more than 165 store locations across nine states.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM M ELLIOTT SR | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ROBERT FLORES | SECRETARY/TR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Recent grantmaking has focused heavily on Stephen F. Austin State University and Nacogdoches community initiatives, with significant support directed toward arts education, K-12 education, and historic preservation efforts in the region.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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