The Holthouse Foundation for Kids
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0620426 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$24.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $30,000.
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
27% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinkaid School | Houston, TX | Operating support | $420,000 |
| P4l | Houston, TX | Operating support | $100,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | Operating support | $100,000 |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, TX | Operating support | $100,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Houston, TX | Operating support | $65,000 |
| Crime Stoppers of Houston Inc | Houston, TX | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Springspirit | Houston, TX | Operating support | $35,000 |
| Houston Methodist Foundation | Houston, TX | Operating support | $30,000 |
| Children's Museum of Houston | Houston, TX | Program support | $25,000 |
| Astros Foundation | Houston, TX | Program support | $25,000 |
| HealthCorps | New York, NY | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo | Houston, TX | Purchase commitment | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County | Richmond, IN | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Fort Bend County Fair Assoc of FBCFA | Rosenberg, TX | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Church | Houston, TX | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Houston Police Foundation | Houston, TX | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Rice University | Houston, TX | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Fresh Arts | Houston, TX | Operating support | $5,000 |
| The Menil Foundation | Houston, TX | Operating support | $5,000 |
| The Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Avenue 360 Health & Wellness | Houston, TX | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Houston Area Parkinson Society | Houston, TX | Operating support | $2,500 |
| 100 Club | Houston, TX | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Executive Women International | Oconomowoc, WI | Operating support | $1,860 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Theatre Aspen | Aspen, CO | Operating support | $945 |
| University of Houston Foundation | Houston, TX | Operating support | $650 |
| Humorology Inc | Madison, WI | Operating support | $500 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Houston, TX | Operating support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,057,455 | 29 |
| 2023 | $1,033,829 | 40 |
| 2022 | $985,150 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 24, 2025 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523289349100512
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0620426
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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