Private foundation · EIN 47-2092898 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Huff Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $259K total, median $9,750. 42% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
26
$259K
Median grant
$9,750
Stays in TX
42%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.1M

Grants paid in 2024

26 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Auburn UniversityAuburn, ALGeneral Operations$52K
St Francis Episcopal ChurchHouston, TXGeneral operations$25K
Strake JesuitHouston, TXGeneral operations$15K
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXGeneral operations$10K
Henry E Huntington Library & Art GallerySan Marino, CAGeneral operations$10K
Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHouston, TXGeneral Operations$10K
Medecins Sans FrontieresNew York, NYGeneral Operations$10K
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation IncNew Orleans, LAGeneral Operations$10K
Preservation Hall Foundation IncNew Orleans, LAGeneral Operations$10K
School on Wheels IncLos Angeles, CAGeneral Operations$10K
Share Our StrengthWashington, DCGeneral Operations$10K
Zachary & Elizabeth M Fisher CenterNew York, NYGeneral Operations$10K
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLGeneral Operations$10K
Big Brothers and Big Sisters FoundationAustin, TXGeneral operations$9,500
Tx Heart InstituteHouston, TXGeneral Operations$5,000
Donate Life TexasDallas, TXGeneral Operation$5,000
Alexandria HouseLos Angeles, CAGeneral Operation$5,000
Michael J Fox FoundationNew York, NYGeneral Operations$5,000
Cheerful Helpers Child & Family Study CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral operations$5,000
Corridor Rescue IncSpring, TXGeneral operations$5,000
Down Syndrome Association of HoustonHouston, TXGeneral operations$5,000
Hamburger HomeLos Angeles, CAGeneral operations$5,000
Memorial Assistance MinistriesHouston, TXGeneral Operations$5,000
Wags & WalksLos Angeles, CAGeneral Operations$5,000
West Houston Assistance Ministries IncHouston, TXGeneral Operations$5,000
The Oaks SchoolLos Angeles, CAGeneral Operations$2,500

By state: Texas 11 · Alabama 1 · California 7 · New York 3 · Louisiana 2 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Huff Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Jim Streets, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Huff Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Huff Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $259K across 26 grants, a median of $9,750.

Where does Huff Family Foundation give?

Texas (11 grants), Alabama (1 grants), California (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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