May Kay Houck Foundation
Invitation OnlySarasota, Florida · EIN 59-0777857 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $7,000.
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
91% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Symphony | Albany, NY | Program services | $14,000 |
| Finger Lakes Land Trust | Ithica, NY | Program services | $13,000 |
| Reach of Haywood County Inc | Waynesville, NC | Program services | $10,000 |
| Haywood Habitat for Humanity | Waynesville, NC | Program services | $7,000 |
| Sarge's Animal Rescue | Waynesville, NC | Program services | $7,000 |
| Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc | Palmetto, FL | Program services | $5,000 |
| Wild Wings Inc | Honeoye, NY | Program services | $5,000 |
| Vail Veterans Foundation | Vail, CO | Program services | $2,500 |
| Adirondack Land Trust | Keene, NY | Program services | $1,000 |
| Aim High Childrens Services | Brooklyn, NY | Program services | $1,000 |
| Adirondack Council | Elizabethtown, NY | Program services | $500 |
| Lake Placid Center for the Arts | Lake Placid, NY | Program services | $500 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($62,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $129,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $108,000 | 19 |
| 2022 | $141,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610689349100316
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-0777857
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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