Private foundation · EIN 76-0636804 · New Orleans, Louisiana

H H and Edna Houseman Charitable Tr

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: 33 grants paid, $532K total, median $7,500. 9% of grants stayed in Louisiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
33
$532K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in LA
9%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Garlyn PlaceVidor, TXUnrestricted gift$110K
Catholic Charities of Southeast TexasBeaumont, TXUnrestricted gift$80K
United Christian Care Center of Vidor IncVidor, TXUnrestricted gift$40K
CASA of the Sabine Neches RegionOrange, TXUnrestricted gift$30K
Orange Christian Services IncOrange, TXUnrestricted gift$30K
Rape & Suicide Crisis Center of Se TxBeaumont, TXUnrestricted gift$25K
Buckner Children & Family ServicesBeaumont, TXUnrestricted gift$20K
Fishers of Men MinistriesVidor, TXUnrestricted gift$20K
Julie Rogers Gift of Life ProgramBeaumont, TXUnrestricted gift$20K
Salvation Army - OrangeOrange, TXUnrestricted gift$20K
The University of Texas HealthHouston, TXUnrestricted gift$15K
Vidor Rotary ClubVidor, TXUnrestricted gift$15K
American Heart Association IncDallas, TXUnrestricted gift$10K
Samaritan Counseling Center of Se TxNew Orleans, LAUnrestricted gift$10K
Southeast Texas NonprofitNew Orleans, LAUnrestricted gift$10K
Stable - SpiritRose City, TXUnrestricted gift$8,000
Southeast Texas Food BankBeaumont, TXUnrestricted gift$7,500
Orange Community Action AssociationOrange, TXUnrestricted gift$5,400
Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Texas Gulf CoastStafford, TXUnrestricted gift$5,000
Triangle AIDS NetworkBeaumont, TXUnrestricted gift$5,000
Beaumont Pets AliveBeaumont, TXUnrestricted gift$5,000
Boy Scouts of America Three Rivers CouncilBeaumont, TXUnrestricted gift$5,000
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto CouncilHouston, TXUnrestricted gift$5,000
Orange Community PlayersNew Orleans, LAUnrestricted gift$5,000
Shorkey Education & Rehabilitation CenterBeaumont, TXUnrestricted gift$5,000
Big Thicket AssociationBeaumont, TXUnrestricted gift$4,000
Embracing FreedomBeaumont, TXUnrestricted gift$4,000
KvluBeaumont, TXUnrestricted gift$4,000
Southeast Texas Arts CouncilBeaumont, TXUnrestricted gift$3,000
Barefoot on the Bayou Film GroupOrange, TXUnrestricted gift$2,000
The RoseHouston, TXUnrestricted gift$2,000
Jackson Community CenterOrange, TXUnrestricted gift$1,540
Greater Orange Area Literacy Services (goals)Orange, TXUnrestricted gift$1,200

By state: Texas 30 · Louisiana 3

About this foundation

H H and Edna Houseman Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana, administered in care of Capital One Na Ttee, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 H H and Edna Houseman Charitable Tr 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 H H and Edna Houseman Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $532K across 33 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does H H and Edna Houseman Charitable Tr give?

Texas (30 grants), Louisiana (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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