The Hall Houseman Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyRichland, Michigan · EIN 81-3356459 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$359K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$9.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
26% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy | Galesburg, MI | Operations | $75,533 |
| Western Michigan University-Wmuk | Kalamazoo, MI | Wmuk | $30,000 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | Leland, MI | Operations | $27,435 |
| Ministry With Community | Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $20,000 |
| Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes | Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $10,000 |
| Bronson Health Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $10,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Ithaca, NY | Operations | $10,000 |
| Goodwill of Southwest Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $10,000 |
| YWCA of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $10,000 |
| Out Metrowest | Framingham, MA | Operations | $10,000 |
| Greater Boston Pflag | Waltham, MA | Operations | $10,000 |
| Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra | Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $8,000 |
| Cat Nap Lodge | Richland, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Operations | $5,000 |
| Friends of Leland Public Library | Leland, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Interlochen Public Radio | Interlochen, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Irving S Gilmore Keyboard Festival | Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Kalamazoo Humane Society | Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Leelanau Cultural Center | Leeland, MI | Old art barn | $5,000 |
| Sherman Lake YMCA | Augusta, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| SPCA of Sw Mi | Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Tart Trails Inc | Traverse City, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Wgvu - Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI | Wgvu | $5,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force | Boston, MA | Operations | $5,000 |
| Audubon Society | Southfield, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Backcountry Wilderness Area Fund | Highlands Ranch, CO | Operations | $5,000 |
| Kalamazoo Institute of Arts | Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Democracy Now | New York City, NY | Operations | $5,000 |
| Propublica | New York, NY | Operations | $5,000 |
| Communities in Schools | Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| The University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | Operations | $5,000 |
| Mercy for Animals | Los Angeles, CA | Operations | $5,000 |
| Wcmu Radio | Mount Pleasant, MI | Operations | $3,000 |
| Kalamazoo Nature Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $3,000 |
| Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes | Empire, MI | Operations | $3,000 |
| Gull Lake Community Schools Foundation | Richland, MI | Operations | $3,000 |
| Kalamazoo Animal Rescue | Portage, MI | Operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $358,968 | 38 |
| 2023 | $219,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523109349100112
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3356459
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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