Houff Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderWeyers Cave, Virginia · EIN 81-4489297 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$282K
Organizations funded60
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$5.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JENNIFER D MCCRAY |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 220, WEYERS CAVE VA 24486 |
| Phone | 5402349233 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM IS REQUIRED |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
5% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hope Weyers Cave Youth Sports Association | New Hope, VA | Recreation | $50,000 |
| Verona Community Center | Verona, VA | Community recreation | $30,000 |
| Bridgewater Health Care Foundation | Bridgewater, VA | Healthcare | $10,000 |
| Clayton Matthews Memorial Foundation | Broadway, VA | Community outreach | $10,000 |
| Valley Mission Inc | Staunton, VA | Food pantry | $10,000 |
| Verona Community Food Pantry | Verona, VA | Food pantry | $10,000 |
| Warm Inc | Waynesboro, VA | Mission work | $10,000 |
| Weyers Cave Rec Association | Weyers Cave, VA | Recreation | $10,000 |
| Pleasant Valley Church | Weyers Cave, VA | Church donation | $7,000 |
| Weyers Cave Fire Department | Weyers Cave, VA | Rescue | $7,000 |
| Augusta Regional Dental Clinic | Fishersville, VA | Healthcare | $5,000 |
| Bethany UMC | Weyers Cave, VA | Food pantry | $5,000 |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Weyers Cave, VA | Education | $5,000 |
| Bridgewater College | Bridgewater, VA | Education | $5,000 |
| National Casagal Association for Children | Seattle, WA | Community outreach | $5,000 |
| Port Discovery Children's Museum | Baltimore, MD | Children's education | $5,000 |
| Staunton Augusta Art Center | Staunton, VA | Art education | $5,000 |
| Staunton-Augusta YMCA | Staunton, VA | Community recreation | $5,000 |
| Verona UMC Food Pantry | Verona, VA | Food pantry | $5,000 |
| Young Life | Staunton, VA | Children outreach | $5,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church | Staunton, VA | Ministry | $5,000 |
| Grottoes Pool Preservation Foundation | Grottoes, VA | Community outreach | $5,000 |
| South River Fellowship | Grottoes, VA | Church donation | $3,500 |
| Wre | Verona, VA | Religious education | $3,200 |
| Boys Home Inc | Covington, VA | Education | $3,000 |
| Sdda | Weyers Cave, VA | Community outreach | $2,600 |
| Aisle 7 Fellowship | Verona, VA | Church donation | $2,500 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | Verona, VA | Food pantry | $2,500 |
| Nami | Baltimore, MD | Community outreach | $2,500 |
| Sacra | Staunton, VA | Food pantry | $2,500 |
| Verona UMC | Verona, VA | Church donation | $2,500 |
| Cscjta Foundation | Weyers Cave, VA | Education | $2,500 |
| Hoofbeats Therapeutic Riding Center | Lexington, VA | Healthcare | $2,500 |
| Arcadia Project | Staunton, VA | Community outreach | $2,500 |
| Fort Definance High School | Fort Definance, VA | Education | $2,000 |
| Augusta Expo | Fishersville, VA | Community outreach | $2,000 |
| Equipping the Saints | Weyers Cave, VA | Mission work | $2,000 |
| Jmu Foundation | Harrisonburg, VA | Education | $2,000 |
| Kingsway Prison & Family Outreach | Harrisonburg, VA | Community outreach | $2,000 |
| Monacan Indian Nation | Madison Heights, VA | History preservation | $2,000 |
| Camp Lightcreative Works Farm | Crimora, VA | Community outreach | $2,000 |
| Community Foundation | Staunton, VA | Community outreach | $2,000 |
| Stewart Middle School PTO | Fort Defiance, VA | Education | $2,000 |
| Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA | Harrisonburg, VA | Pet adoption | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Charlottesville, VA | Healthcare | $1,000 |
| American Frontier Culture | Staunton, VA | Education | $1,000 |
| Augusta County Fair | Verona, VA | Family recreation | $1,000 |
| Avalon Center | Williamsburg, VA | Crisis services | $1,000 |
| Child Development Resources | Norge, VA | Education | $1,000 |
| Coaches USA | Harrisonburg, VA | Community outreach | $1,000 |
| Compass Center | Glen Allen, VA | Community outreach | $1,000 |
| Fish (Roxie Charity) | Williamsburg, VA | Community outreach | $1,000 |
| Housing Partnerships Inc | Williamsburg, VA | Home repairs | $1,000 |
| Jamestown Yorktown Foundation | Williamsburg, VA | Education | $1,000 |
| Renewing Homes of Greater Augusta | Staunton, VA | Community outreach | $1,000 |
| Rockingham County Fair Association | Harrisonburg, VA | Fair | $1,000 |
| Verona Fire Department | Verona, VA | Rescue | $1,000 |
| Bridge Christian Church | Fishersville, VA | Youth minisitry | $1,000 |
| Coffeehouse of Rockbridge Inc | Lexington, VA | Community outreach | $1,000 |
| Grottoes Volunteer Fire Department | Grottoes, VA | Rescue | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $281,800 | 60 |
| 2024 | $714,540 | 62 |
| 2023 | $278,850 | 46 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349103607
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4489297
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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