Howard & Helen House Family Foundation
Historical FunderPasadena, California · EIN 95-4441276 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $4,250.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DR JOHN HOUSE |
|---|---|
| Address | 211 S ORANGE GROVE BLVD 9, PASADENA CA 91105 |
| Phone | 6264111141 |
| Form and materials | THERE IS NO STATED DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATION OR RESTRICTION ON SUBMITTING ORGANIZATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
29% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Bowl Aquatics Center | Pasadena, CA | Provides year round aquatic and fitness programming to children, youth, families and seniors so that all generations can schieve the… | $25,000 |
| Edison High School Foundation | Huntington Beach, CA | Providing financial support to edison high school students and its programs | $8,000 |
| House Institute Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Defining the causes of hearing and balance disorders and developing the solutions necessary to aid the deaf and hard-of-hearing. | $7,000 |
| Uci Gavin Herbert Eye Institute | Irvine, CA | Help develop innovative technologies, clinical solutions and educational programs that enhance visual health and performance for people in… | $6,000 |
| Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego | San Diego, CA | Major pediatric clinical research center, with more than 770 active research studies underway, including more than 170 active clinical… | $4,250 |
| Occidental College | Los Angeles, CA | Research & education | $4,000 |
| Eye Surgeons International | Napa, CA | Dedicated to curing blindness in underserved populations around the world by providing direct care/surgery, teaching, critical equipment,… | $4,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Feeds and provide comfort tp people affected by disasters; supplies about 40% of the nations blood, teaches skills that saves lives;… | $4,000 |
| Pennstate University Development | University Park, PA | Connecting Penn State faculty and staff with private foundations to advance the Universitys research and programmatic strengths and… | $4,000 |
| New Center for Psychoanalysis | Los Angeles, CA | Committment to inform community about mental health issues, providing programs that benefit those of limited financial means | $3,000 |
| Palisades High School Booster Club | Pacific Palisades, CA | Raise funds to enhance the learning environment for all students at palisades charter high school | $3,000 |
| Keck School of Medicine of Usc | Los Angeles, CA | To support and educate future generations of healthcare professionals and scientists, to conduct biomedical research, and offer a variety… | $3,000 |
| Usc General School Fund | Los Angeles, CA | To promote education | $2,000 |
| Emma Goldman Clinic | Iowa City, IA | Provides health care through informed decision making, client rights, advocacy and expansion, and support of pregnancy choices. | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Animal Center Founda | Iowa City, IA | To support and expand the animal care services of the iowa city animal care and adoption center and fulfill the financial needs of animal… | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Fund lifesaving research, advocate for healthier communities, improve patient care and work for equitable health for all people | $500 |
| Pali Quarterback Club | Encino, CA | To support and aid the palisades charter high school football program while enriching the educational and athletic experience of the… | $50 |
The return also lists 14 grants to individuals ($65,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $144,800 | 31 |
| 2023 | $120,015 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511259349100771
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4441276
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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