The Robert a and Margaret C Houston Family Foundation
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 20-3844272 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | KRISTINE H MCCALLUM PRESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Address | 4848 LEMMON AVESTE 100-401, DALLAS TX 75219 |
| Phone | 2144504850 |
| KMCCALLUM@HOUSTONLUMBER.COM | |
| Form and materials | A SHORT LETTER OF INQUIRY IS REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR A DONATION. REQUEST LETTERS OF INQUIRY SHOULD CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING: *HISTORY AND GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION. *SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES NEEDING SUPPORT AND ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED. *THE AMOUNT OF FUNDING REQUESTED FROM THE FOUNDATION. *INCLUDE WEBSITE IF APPLICABLE AND ANY PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS FURTHER DESCRIBING THE ORGANIZATION. * * |
| Deadlines | SEPTEMBER 1ST |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE ONLY MADE TO TAX-EXEMPT PUBLIC CHARITIES AS DEFINED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
87% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hunger Coalition | Bellevue, ID | General operating funds | $83,500 |
| St Luke's Wood River Foundation | Ketchum, ID | General operating funds | $15,000 |
| Swift Sure Ranch | Bellevue, ID | General operating funds | $15,000 |
| Victory in the Valley | Wichita, KS | General operating funds | $11,632 |
| Scottish Rite for Children | Dallas, TX | Scholarship funds | $10,000 |
| The Advocates | Hailey, ID | General operating funds | $2,000 |
| The Senior Connection | Hailey, ID | General operating funds | $1,500 |
| Big Wood Church | Ketchum, ID | General operating funds | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $139,632 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Aug 11, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202412249349100201
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3844272
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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