The Houtz Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 47-2219612 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.4M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$35M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $112,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Society of Natural History Dayton Museum of | Dayton, OH | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Foodbank Inc | Dayton, OH | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Dayton History | Dayton, OH | carousel pavilion | $150,000 |
| Society for the Improvement of Conditions for Stra | Dayton, OH | Charitable Event | $112,000 |
| Emerge Recovery & Trades Initiative | Xenia, OH | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| United Rehabilitation Services of Greater Dayton | Dayton, OH | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Young Life | Boone, IA | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Hannahs Treasure Chest | Miamisburg, OH | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Servias Ministries Inc | Bethany, OK | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Sophie Kerrigan for the Love of Animals | Dayton, OH | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| St Paul United Methodist Church | Dayton, OH | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Tbe | Dayton, OH | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Therapeutic Riding Institute Inc | Spring Valley, OH | General & Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Dayton Diaper Depot | Kettering, OH | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Clothes That Work | Dayton, OH | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,372,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $1,292,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543089349101514
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2219612
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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