Private foundation · EIN 57-1133811 · Armonk, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Houston 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 100 grants paid, $565K total, median $2,000. 22% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
100
$565K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in NY
22%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 100 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Middle Way HouseBloomington, INMiddle way matching challenge campaign$50K
Gaia Global HealthOakland, CAGeneral purpose$30K
Hoosier Hills Food BankBloomington, INGeneral purpose$30K
Holmes Presbyterian Conference Assoc IncHolmes, NYRenovation project - stock transfer$28K
Bridges to CommunityCrugers, NYInfrastructure, training, microloans$25K
Community Foodbank of NjHillside, NJGeneral purpose$25K
Peace for DCWashington, DCGeneral purpose$25K
Neighbors Link CorporationMount Kisco, NYGeneral purpose - stock transfer$25K
Community Foundation of Bloomington & Monroe CountiesBloomington, INGeneral purpose$20K
Episcopal Relief and DevelopmentHarlan, IAGeneral purpose$20K
Bedford Presbyterian ChurchBedford, NYBpc giving garden fencing$15K
Bucknell UniversityLewisburg, PAEndowed scholarship fund$12K
Habitat for Humanity of Monroe CountyBloomington, INWomen's build 2026$10K
Mpac Performing Arts CenterMorristown, NJGeneral purpose$10K
Mt Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry (the Pantry)Mount Kisco, NYGeneral purpose$10K
Save the Redwoods LeagueSan Francisco, CAMontgomery woods initiative projects$10K
Spencer PrideSpencer, INSustainer's fund, rehabilitation work$10K
Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte RegionCharlotte, NCChrist church build 2026 - stock transfer$9,917
Gaia Global HealthOakland, CAGeneral purpose - memorial stock gift$9,468
Downtown Morris PlainsMorris Plains, NJGeneral purpose$7,500
Maroon and White Music BoostersMorristown, NJMulti-year plan $2,500 / yr. for 3 years$7,500
Galilee Ministries of East CharolotteCharlotte, NCGeneral purpose$5,102
American Indian College FundDenver, COEndowment rete carie scholarship$5,000
American Indian College FundDenver, COEligible rete carie scholars '27$5,000
Area 10 Council on AgingEllettsville, INFood program for housebound seniors$5,000
Beacon IncBloomington, INGeneral purpose$5,000
Beacon IncBloomington, INGeneral purpose$5,000
Beacon IncBloomington, INCapital campaign new beacon ctr. lost$5,000
Children's Aid and Family ServicesParamus, NJGeneral purpose$5,000
Christ Church of Short HillsShort Hills, NJMusic program$5,000
Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NHDartmouth fund - financial aid$5,000
Heifer InternationalLittle Rock, ARHollins fund$5,000
Hollins UniversityRoanoke, VAGeneral purpose$5,000
Redwoods Park ConservancyCrescent City, CACa condor reintroduction$5,000
The Pingry SchoolBasking Ridge, NJGeneral purpose$5,000
Wheaton CollegeNorton, MAGeneral purpose$5,000
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral purpose$5,000
Charlotte Country Day SchoolCharlotte, NCFinancial aid - stock transfer$4,824
Christ Episcopal Church CharlotteCharlotte, NCTransforming hearts campaign - stock transfer$4,824
Noyo Food ForestFort Bragg, CAGeneral purpose$3,000
Protect Our WintersBoulder, COGeneral purpose$3,000
We Want the Land CoalitionPortage, MIGeneral purpose$3,000
Grapevine Giving FoundationNew York, NYGeneral purpose$2,500
Headwaters Trails AllianceGranby, COFraser valley mountain bike coalition$2,500
Headwaters Trails AllianceGranby, COGeneral fund$2,500
Noyo Center for Mariene ScienceFort Bragg, CAGeneral purpose$2,500
Sunflower Star LaboratoryMoss Landing, CAFebruary matching campaign$2,500
All-OptionsOakland, CAHoosier abortion fund$2,000
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILGeneral purpose$2,000
Berea CollegeBerea, KYBerea fund$2,000
Bwjp - Battered Women's Justice ProjectSt Paul, MNGeneral purpose$2,000
Can Do Multiple SclerosisAvon, COGeneral purpose$2,000
Carbon 180 RemovalWashington, DCGeneral purpose$2,000
Clean Air Task ForceBoston, MAGeneral purpose$2,000
Colorado Animal RescueGlenwood Springs, COGeneral purpose$2,000
Elsie Publishing InstituteEast Lansing, MIGeneral purpose$2,000
Fistula FoundationSan Jose, CAGeneral purpose$2,000
Food Bank of the RockiesDenver, COGeneral purpose- capital campaign$2,000
Fort Bragg Food BankFort Bragg, CAGeneral purpose$2,000
Indiana Youth GroupIndianapolis, INGeneral purpose$2,000

By state: Indiana 15 · New York 22 · California 13 · New Jersey 7 · District of Columbia 6 · Colorado 13

About this foundation

Houston Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Armonk, New York, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Houston Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Houston Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $565K across 100 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Houston Family Foundation give?

Indiana (15 grants), New York (22 grants), California (13 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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