Dan and Joanie Houston Foundation
Invitation OnlyWest Des Moines, Iowa · EIN 93-3908911 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$604K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$11.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
13% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above Beyond Cancer | West Des Moines, IA | Community | $50,000 |
| Childserve | Johnston, IA | Community | $50,000 |
| Drake University - College of Business | Des Moines, IA | Community | $50,000 |
| Iowa Confluence Water Trails | Des Moines, IA | Community | $50,000 |
| Iowa State Fair Blue | Des Moines, IA | Community | $50,000 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Community | $50,000 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Community | $50,000 |
| Legacy Woods | Delano, MN | Community | $50,000 |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences | Des Moines, IA | Community | $50,000 |
| Principal Charity Classic | Des Moines, IA | Community | $50,000 |
| Starts Right Here | Des Moines, IA | Community | $50,000 |
| United Way of Central | Denver, CO | Community | $50,000 |
| Ia Legal Aid | Des Moines, IA | Community | $2,500 |
| West Des Moines Historical Society | West Des Moines, IA | Community | $800 |
| Jay Byers Memorial Fund | Des Moines, IA | Community | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $603,600 | 15 |
| 2024 | $18,705 | 2 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641279349103149
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-3908911
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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