The Glassell Family Foundation Inc
The Glassell Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to preselected charitable organizations, including arts and science institutions, health organizations, camps, schools, and environmental organizations.
The Glassell Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Glassell Family Foundation Inc gave $4.1M across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $184K), mostly in Texas. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,054,231
- +43.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $184,283
- +17.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $55,472
- Total assets
- $36,662,800
- -5.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (8 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (60% 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 Glassell Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 919 Milam Ste 2010, Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (713) 658-0001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Glassell Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Miami - Rosenstiel School ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $3.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 102 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 31% to Florida, 5% to Massachusetts, 2% to Illinois, and 2% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Glassell Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 22 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $192K; repeat grants $180K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $2.8M (2022) to $4.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $4.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami - Rosenstiel School Miami, FL | General Purpose | $1,250,000 |
| University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, TX | general purpose | $600,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science Houston, TX | general purpose | $512,500 |
| Houston Museum of Fine Arts Houston, TX | general purpose | $500,000 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation Houston, TX | general purpose | $250,000 |
| Camp for All Houston, TX | general purpose | $250,000 |
| Beneath the Waves Inc Boston, MA | general purpose | $212,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Chicago, IL | general purpose | $100,000 |
| Camp Cho-Yen Livingston, TX | general purpose | $100,000 |
| Yes Prep Public Schools Houston, TX | general purpose | $100,000 |
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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 | $36,662,800 | $5,516,247 | $4,742,408 | $4,054,231 | 22 | $4,054,231 | $4,984,484 | $3,483,932 |
| 2023 | $38,978,111 | $1,488,801 | $3,431,750 | $2,835,573 | 18 | $2,835,573 | $1,204,364 | $3,235,189 |
| 2022 | $42,316,440 | $2,567,581 | $3,393,543 | $2,788,313 | 20 | $2,788,313 | $2,131,228 | $3,209,473 |
| 2021 | $42,251,980 | $5,532,130 | $3,964,554 | $2,965,098 | 20 | $2,965,098 | $4,885,698 | $3,413,706 |
| 2020 | $40,934,792 | $3,129,864 | $3,754,328 | $3,436,436 | 22 | — | $2,818,803 | $2,920,415 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Glassell Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose missions span several areas. The Houston Museum of Natural Science says its mission is to preserve and advance knowledge of natural science and to promote a first-class museum. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston describes itself as connecting Houston communities with diverse histories of art. Camp For All says it serves children and adults with challenging illnesses, disabilities, or special needs, while Memorial Hermann Foundation describes its health system’s work as dedicated to improving health.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions involving ocean health and shark conservation (Beneath the Waves), preparing low-income youth for college (YES Prep Public Schools), outdoor adventures and Christian relationships (Cho-Yeh Camp and Conference Center), and cultivating dignity and purpose (Mission Lazarus).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $4,054,231. Grants ranged from $287 to $1,250,000, with a median of $55,472. The largest awards included $1,250,000 to the University of Miami – Rosenstiel School, $600,000 to the University of Texas Health Science Center, $512,500 to the Houston Museum of Natural Science, and $500,000 to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Other notable grants were $250,000 each to Memorial Hermann Foundation and Camp For All, and $212,000 to Beneath the Waves.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alfred C Glassell III as president, Pamela S Lindberg as secretary, and Eric Wade as vice-president.
The Glassell Family Foundation Inc is led by Alfred C. Glassell III, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alfred C. Glassell III
President
On filings since 2020
$610K (2021) → $240K (2024)
Pamela S. Lindberg
Secretary
On filings since 2020
$2K (2020) → $4K (2024)
eric wade
Vice President
On filings since 2021
$1K (2021) → $4K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: thad t dameris (2020) — Vice President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $240K, to Alfred C Glassell III (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Glassell Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Glassell Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Glassell Family Foundation Inc gave $4.1M across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.8M across 18 grants.
What is The Glassell Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Glassell Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $55,472, and its average grant was $184,283, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Glassell Family Foundation Inc that year got $192K on average.
Where does The Glassell Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Glassell Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (31%) and Massachusetts (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (9 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants) and Pasadena, TX (2 grants).
Does The Glassell Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Glassell Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Glassell Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Glassell Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of Miami - Rosenstiel School ($1,250,000), University of Texas Health Science Center ($600,000) and Houston Museum of Natural Science ($512,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Glassell Family Foundation Inc?
The Glassell Family Foundation Inc reported $36.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Glassell Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose missions span several areas. The Houston Museum of Natural Science says its mission is to preserve and advance knowledge of natural science and to promote a first-class museum. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Glassell Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and 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 Glassell Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Glassell Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0295076. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Glassell Family Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Glassell Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-glassell-family-foundation-inc-morg_0530f3210b09424680447d53ef9dd512
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