Harvey R Houck Jr and Patricia W Houck Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0435413 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2M
Organizations funded63
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$46.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
22% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACLU Foundation of Texas Inc | Houston, TX | Immigrant Rights | $200,000 |
| Schwab Charitable | San Francisco, CA | General purposes | $200,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Houston | Houston, TX | For veterans programs | $150,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | General support | $150,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of Texas Inc | Houston, TX | General support | $100,000 |
| Hope & Healing Center and Institute | Houston, TX | General support | $100,000 |
| Oficina Legal Del Pueblo Unido Inc DBA Texas Civil Rights Project | Austin, TX | General support | $100,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Fairfax, VA | General support | $95,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Cincinnati, OH | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $90,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation | Washington, DC | Natural disaster relief | $85,000 |
| First Unitarian Church of Dallas | Dallas, TX | General support | $60,000 |
| Avenue Community Development Corporation | Houston, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Children at Risk | Houston, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Children at Risk | Houston, TX | Anti-human trafficking | $50,000 |
| Genesys Works | Houston, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Houston Area Women's Center Inc | Houston, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| United Against Human Trafficking | Houston, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Lone Star Legal Aid | Houston, TX | General support | $35,000 |
| Workers Defense Project Inc | Austin, TX | General support | $30,000 |
| Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston | Houston, TX | Refugee services | $25,000 |
| Tahirih Justice Center | Falls Church, VA | General support | $25,000 |
| Texas Organizing Project Education Fund | San Antonio, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Houston, TX | General support | $17,500 |
| Link Houston | Houston, TX | General support | $15,000 |
| Houston Community College Foundation | Houston, TX | Scholarships | $14,500 |
| Air Alliance Houston | Houston, TX | Texas Streets Coalition | $10,000 |
| Houston Youth Symphony | Houston, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Memorial Assistance Ministries Inc | Houston, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Native Prairies Association of Texas | San Marcos, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| St John's School | Houston, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Teach for American Inc | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | San Francisco, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Undies for Everyone | Houston, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Mental Health America of Greater Houston Inc | Houston, TX | VBHI support | $7,500 |
| Buffalo Bayou Partnership | Houston, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | Houston, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | Houston, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Houston Botanic Garden | Houston, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Houston Park Boards | Houston, TX | Bayou greenways | $5,000 |
| Houston Peace & Justice Center | Houston, TX | Houston Food Not Bombs | $5,000 |
| Houston Zoo Inc | Houston, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy Inc | Houston, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Missions of Yahweh Inc | Houston, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Safe Diversity Communities | Houston, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| The Center for Pursuit | Houston, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Trees For Houston | Houston, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Wateraid America Inc | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| World Neighbors Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | General support | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Houston Area | Houston, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| The Westview School Inc | Houston, TX | Student scholarships | $3,500 |
| Gordon Education Initiatives for the Performing Arts | Houston, TX | General support | $3,000 |
| US Fund for UNICEF | New York, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Association Inc | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| Easter Seals of Greater Houston Inc | Houston, TX | General support | $2,500 |
| Hoop Camp | Beaverton, OR | General support | $2,500 |
| Palmer Drug Abuse Program-Houston Inc | Houston, TX | General support | $2,500 |
| reMIND (formerly DBSA Greater Houston) | Houston, TX | General support | $2,500 |
| Spring Branch Education Foundation | Houston, TX | General support | $2,500 |
| Sabinal Alumni | Austin, TX | General support | $2,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Houston, TX | General support | $1,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 63 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,010,000 | 63 |
| 2023 | $2,007,500 | 58 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523209349100507
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0435413
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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