Private foundation · EIN 76-6040840 · Houston, Texas

Huffington 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: 34 grants paid, $9.1M total, median $25K. 97% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
34
$9.1M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in TX
97%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$143M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Yampa Valley Community FoundationSteamboat Springs, COTo support the casey's pond project$2.4M
Texas Children's HospitalHouston, TXFor medical research programs$2.0M
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXFor medical education and research$1.0M
Camp for All FoundationHouston, TXFor child special education programs$500K
The Nature ConservancyHouston, TXFor environmental preservation programs$500K
Emerge FellowshipHouston, TXFor secondary education support and counseling programs$350K
Women's Home (the)Houston, TXFor women's health services programs$335K
Halo House FoundationHouston, TXFor housing for cancer patients in need$300K
Beta Foundation (the)Houston, TXFor child education programs$250K
Covenant House TexasHouston, TXFor homeless support programs$250K
Houston Amazing PlaceHouston, TXFor dementia and alzheimer support$250K
Houston Area Women's CenterHouston, TXFor women's health services programs$250K
Kipp Texas Public SchoolsHouston, TXFor children's education programs$250K
Planned Parenthood Gulf CoastHouston, TXFor women's health services programs$150K
Urban Harvest IncHouston, TXFor permaculture programs$150K
Brookwood Community (the)Brookshire, TXFor adult special education programs$25K
CarepartnersHouston, TXFor senior support services$25K
Houston Botanic GardenHouston, TXTo support houston botanic garden's capital campaign$25K
Search Homeless CenterHouston, TXFor homeless support programs$25K
Texas Hearing InstituteHouston, TXFor children's hearing loss support services$25K
Small Steps Nurturing CenterHouston, TXFor children support programs$20K
Healthcare for the HomelessHouston, TXFor healthcare services$15K
The RoseHouston, TXFor women's health services programs$15K
Vecino Health CentersHouston, TXFor medical services support programs$15K
CASA de Esperanza de Los NinosHouston, TXFor housing for children victims of child abuse$10K
Child AdvocatesHouston, TXFor child abuse victim legal support services$10K
Community Family CentersHouston, TXFor family support programs$10K
Periwinkle Foundation (the)Houston, TXFor cancer survivor support program$10K
Citizens for Animal ProtectionHouston, TXFor animal shelter support services$5,000
Holly HallHouston, TXFor senior retirement center support$5,000
Houston HospiceHouston, TXFor hospice programs$5,000
Star of HopeHouston, TXFor homeless support programs$5,000
Spay-Neuter Assistance ProgramHouston, TXFor animal support services$2,500
Alzheimer's AssociationHouston, TXFor alzheimer's medical research$1,500

By state: Texas 33 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Huffington Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, tax-exempt since 1989. 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 Huffington 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 Huffington Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $9.1M across 34 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Huffington Foundation give?

Texas (33 grants), Colorado (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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