H H and Edna Houseman Charitable Tr
Invitation OnlyNew Orleans, Louisiana · EIN 76-0636804 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$532K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$10.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
90% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garlyn Place | Vidor, TX | Unrestricted gift | $110,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas | Beaumont, TX | Unrestricted gift | $80,000 |
| United Christian Care Center of Vidor Inc | Vidor, TX | Unrestricted gift | $39,750 |
| Casa of the Sabine Neches Region | Orange, TX | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| Orange Christian Services Inc | Orange, TX | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| Rape & Suicide Crisis Center of Se Tx | Beaumont, TX | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Buckner Children & Family Services | Beaumont, TX | Unrestricted gift | $20,100 |
| Fishers of Men Ministries | Vidor, TX | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Julie Rogers Gift of Life Program | Beaumont, TX | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army - Orange | Orange, TX | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| The University of Texas Health | Houston, TX | Unrestricted gift | $15,000 |
| Vidor Rotary Club | Vidor, TX | Unrestricted gift | $15,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Samaritan Counseling Center of Se Tx | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Southeast Texas Nonprofit | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Stable - Spirit | Rose City, TX | Unrestricted gift | $8,000 |
| Southeast Texas Food Bank | Beaumont, TX | Unrestricted gift | $7,500 |
| Orange Community Action Association | Orange, TX | Unrestricted gift | $5,400 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Texas Gulf Coast | Stafford, TX | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Triangle AIDS Network | Beaumont, TX | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Beaumont Pets Alive | Beaumont, TX | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Three Rivers Council | Beaumont, TX | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council | Houston, TX | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Orange Community Players | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Shorkey Education & Rehabilitation Center | Beaumont, TX | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Big Thicket Association | Beaumont, TX | Unrestricted gift | $4,000 |
| Embracing Freedom | Beaumont, TX | Unrestricted gift | $4,000 |
| Kvlu | Beaumont, TX | Unrestricted gift | $4,000 |
| Southeast Texas Arts Council | Beaumont, TX | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Barefoot on the Bayou Film Group | Orange, TX | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| The Rose | Houston, TX | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Jackson Community Center | Orange, TX | Unrestricted gift | $1,540 |
| Greater Orange Area Literacy Services (Goals) | Orange, TX | Unrestricted gift | $1,200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $532,490 | 33 |
| 2024 | $432,200 | 24 |
| 2023 | $858,500 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611279349103326
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0636804
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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