The Elliott Family Foundation
The Elliott Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Nacogdoches, Texas. Its 2024 grants included support for charitable organizations and projects in Texas and West Virginia, as well as recipients in other states.
The Elliott Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Elliott Family Foundation gave $977K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $976,680
- -76.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +214.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,395
- -92.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $70,784,133
- +60.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Elliott Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing names Robert Flores as the contact for how to apply.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert Flores
Mailing address: PO Box 630610, Nacogdoches, TX 75961
Phone: (936) 569-1184
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Elliott Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sfasu Foundation ($273K). Together the top 10 received $923K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 41 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (72%), West Virginia (26%), California (2%), Arizona (1%), and New Jersey (0%), as reported. These percentages may not sum to 100% because of rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Elliott Family Foundation gives
- 14% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 26% 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 (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 $624K (2020) to $4.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $977K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sfasu Foundation Nacogdoches, TX | General Charitable | $273,364 |
| City of Nacogdoches Nacogdoches, TX | Airport Improvements | $250,000 |
| Berkeley Springs State Park Berkeley Springs, WV | General Charitable | $180,000 |
| Texas A&M Foundation College Station, TX | General Charitable | $60,000 |
| Friends of Historic Nacogdoches Nacogdoches, TX | Ej Campbell Sculpture | $39,925 |
| Give Purrs a Chance Berkeley Springs, WV | General Charitable | $30,000 |
| CASA of Deep East Texas Ncogdoches, TX | General Charitable | $25,000 |
| Womens Shelter of East Texas Lufkin, TX | General Charitable | $25,000 |
| Cacapon Resort State Park Berkeley Springs, WV | General Charitable | $20,000 |
| South Morgan Volunteer Fire Dept Berkeley Springs, WV | General Charitable | $20,000 |
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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 | $70,784,133 | $39,499,085 | $1,562,930 | $976,680 | 22 | $993,858 | $19,770,991 | $3,880,167 |
| 2023 | $44,150,550 | $19,570,685 | $4,288,766 | $4,172,753 | 7 | $4,179,143 | $1,053,471 | $2,077,351 |
| 2022 | $30,662,746 | $19,618,696 | $2,304,295 | $2,207,191 | 5 | $2,214,931 | $550,690 | $1,221,378 |
| 2021 | $16,902,916 | $10,467,600 | $2,139,228 | $2,023,840 | 1 | $2,024,267 | $281,651 | $934,520 |
| 2020 | $13,424,806 | $-632,754 | $715,901 | $624,192 | 6 | — | $2,953 | $573,813 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Elliott Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.9M 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 giving included general charitable grants, airport improvements, and a sculpture project. Among its grantees, the Texas A&M Foundation says it raises and manages endowed gifts for Texas A&M University. CASA of Deep East Texas says it trains volunteers to advocate for children in court-directed foster care, while the Women’s Shelter of East Texas says it provides support, housing, and referral services to battered women and children.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $976,680. Grant amounts ranged from $1,400 to $273,364, with a median of $12,500.
The largest awards included $273,364 to the SFASU Foundation for general charitable purposes; $250,000 to the City of Nacogdoches for airport improvements; and $180,000 to Berkeley Springs State Park for general charitable purposes. Other awards included $60,000 to the Texas A&M Foundation, $39,925 to Friends of Historic Nacogdoches for the EJ Campbell sculpture, and $30,000 to Give Purrs a Chance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William M. Elliott Sr. as president and Robert Flores as secretary/treasurer.
The Elliott Family Foundation is led by William M. Elliott Sr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William M. Elliott Sr.
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Flores
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Elliott Family Foundation
How much does The Elliott Family Foundation give each year?
The Elliott Family Foundation gave $977K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.2M across 7 grants.
What is The Elliott Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Elliott Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $44,395, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Elliott Family Foundation give grants?
The Elliott Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was West Virginia (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nacogdoches, TX (8 grants) and Berkeley Springs, WV (4 grants).
Does The Elliott Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 82% of The Elliott Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Elliott Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Elliott Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sfasu Foundation ($273,364), City of Nacogdoches ($250,000) and Berkeley Springs State Park ($180,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Elliott Family Foundation?
The Elliott Family Foundation reported $70.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $994K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.9M (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 Elliott Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 giving included general charitable grants, airport improvements, and a sculpture project. Among its grantees, the Texas A&M Foundation says it raises and manages endowed gifts for Texas A&M University. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Elliott Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Elliott Family Foundation's EIN?
The Elliott Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3075726. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Elliott Family 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Elliott Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-elliott-family-foundation-morg_2ccd55c021984ecdb43a31d8ecb77147
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