The Glassell Foundation is the family foundation of the late philanthropist and oilman Alfred Glassell Jr., who left behind a distinguished reputation as a civic leader and humanitarian. Throughout his life, Alfred Glassell dedicated his time and resources to institutions like the Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston Symphony Society, Society for Performing Arts, Houston Ballet Foundation, Houston Chamber of Commerce, Texas Children’s Hospital, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, among many others.