The Hougen Foundation
Invitation OnlySwartz Creek, Michigan · EIN 38-2388686 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$225K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.8M
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
32% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mclaren Regional Medical Center | Flint, MI | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Fenton Area Public Schools | Fenton, MI | Educational | $18,000 |
| Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti, MI | Educational | $15,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Educational | $15,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Flint Police Fund | Flint, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Eastern Michigan | Flint, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Kettering University | Flint, MI | Educational | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Southfield, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital | Royal Oak, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Genesys Health Foundation | Grand Blanc, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bay City Medical | Bay City, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Camp Copneconic | Fenton, MI | Educational | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities Community Services | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Prescott Public Library | Prescott, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Good Samaritain Clinic | Morganton, NC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hurley Foundation | Flint, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Huron Pines | Gaylord, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Operation Enduring Warrior | Midlothian, VA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Organization for Autism Research | Arlington, VA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Pasco Sheriffs Charities Inc | New Port Richey, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Pediatric Heart Transplant Study Foundation | Birmingham, AL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sam Beauford Wordshop | Adrian, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Swartz Creek Community Schools | Swartz Creek, MI | Educational | $5,000 |
| Whaley Childrens Center | Flint, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Carriage Town Ministries | Flint, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Michigan Robotics Foundation | Clarkston, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Crossover Outreach Ministry | Flint, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $225,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | $215,400 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349102726
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2388686
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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