Houston Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyArmonk, New York · EIN 57-1133811 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$565K
Organizations funded100
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$11.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
78% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Way House | Bloomington, IN | Middle way matching challenge campaign | $50,000 |
| Gaia Global Health | Oakland, CA | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Hoosier Hills Food Bank | Bloomington, IN | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Holmes Presbyterian Conference Assoc Inc | Holmes, NY | Renovation project - stock transfer | $27,569 |
| Bridges to Community | Crugers, NY | Infrastructure, training, microloans | $25,000 |
| Community Foodbank of Nj | Hillside, NJ | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Peace for DC | Washington, DC | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Neighbors Link Corporation | Mount Kisco, NY | General purpose - stock transfer | $24,506 |
| Community Foundation of Bloomington & Monroe Counties | Bloomington, IN | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Episcopal Relief and Development | Harlan, IA | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Bedford Presbyterian Church | Bedford, NY | Bpc giving garden fencing | $15,000 |
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA | Endowed scholarship fund | $12,215 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County | Bloomington, IN | Women's build 2026 | $10,000 |
| Mpac Performing Arts Center | Morristown, NJ | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Mt Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry (The Pantry) | Mt Kisco, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Save the Redwoods League | San Francisco, CA | Montgomery woods initiative projects | $10,000 |
| Spencer Pride | Spencer, IN | Sustainer's fund, rehabilitation work | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region | Charlotte, NC | Christ church build 2026 - stock transfer | $9,917 |
| Gaia Global Health | Oakland, CA | General purpose - memorial stock gift | $9,468 |
| Downtown Morris Plains | Morris Plains, NJ | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Maroon and White Music Boosters | Morristown, NJ | Multi-Year plan $2,500 / yr. for 3 years | $7,500 |
| Galilee Ministries of East Charolotte | Charlotte, NC | General purpose | $5,102 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | Endowment rete carie scholarship | $5,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | Eligible rete carie scholars '27 | $5,000 |
| Area 10 Council on Aging | Ellettsville, IN | Food program for housebound seniors | $5,000 |
| Beacon Inc | Bloomington, IN | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Beacon Inc | Bloomington, IN | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Beacon Inc | Bloomington, IN | Capital campaign new beacon ctr. lost | $5,000 |
| Children's Aid and Family Services | Paramus, NJ | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Christ Church of Short Hills | Short Hills, NJ | Music program | $5,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | Dartmouth fund - financial aid | $5,000 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | Hollins fund | $5,000 |
| Hollins University | Roanoke, VA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Redwoods Park Conservancy | Crescent City, CA | Ca condor reintroduction | $5,000 |
| The Pingry School | Basking Ridge, NJ | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Wheaton College | Norton, MA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Charlotte Country Day School | Charlotte, NC | Financial aid - stock transfer | $4,824 |
| Christ Episcopal Church Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Transforming hearts campaign - stock transfer | $4,824 |
| Noyo Food Forest | Fort Bragg, CA | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Protect Our Winters | Boulder, CO | General purpose | $3,000 |
| We Want the Land Coalition | Portage, MI | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Grapevine Giving Foundation | New York, NY | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Headwaters Trails Alliance | Granby, CO | Fraser valley mountain bike coalition | $2,500 |
| Headwaters Trails Alliance | Granby, CO | General fund | $2,500 |
| Noyo Center for Mariene Science | Fort Bragg, CA | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Sunflower Star Laboratory | Moss Landing, CA | February matching campaign | $2,500 |
| All-Options | Oakland, CA | Hoosier abortion fund | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Berea College | Berea, KY | Berea fund | $2,000 |
| Bwjp - Battered Women's Justice Project | St Paul, MN | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Can Do Multiple Sclerosis | Avon, CO | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Carbon 180 Removal | Washington, DC | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force | Boston, MA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Colorado Animal Rescue | Glenwood Springs, CO | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Elsie Publishing Institute | East Lansing, MI | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Fistula Foundation | San Jose, CA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Denver, CO | General purpose- capital campaign | $2,000 |
| Fort Bragg Food Bank | Fort Bragg, CA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Indiana Youth Group | Indianapolis, IN | General purpose | $2,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 100 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $565,102 | 100 |
| 2024 | $515,000 | 90 |
| 2023 | $485,000 | 74 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610849349100316
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 57-1133811
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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