Private foundation · EIN 93-3908911 · Wdm, Iowa · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dan and Joanie Houston 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: 15 grants paid, $604K total, median $50K. 87% of grants stayed in Iowa.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$604K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in IA
87%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Above Beyond CancerWest Des Moines, IACommunity$50K
ChildserveJohnston, IACommunity$50K
Drake University - College of BusinessDes Moines, IACommunity$50K
Iowa Confluence Water TrailsDes Moines, IACommunity$50K
Iowa State Fair BlueDes Moines, IACommunity$50K
Iowa State UniversityAmes, IACommunity$50K
Iowa State UniversityAmes, IACommunity$50K
Legacy WoodsDelano, MNCommunity$50K
Mercy College of Health SciencesDes Moines, IACommunity$50K
Principal Charity ClassicDes Moines, IACommunity$50K
Starts Right HereDes Moines, IACommunity$50K
United Way of CentralDenver, COCommunity$50K
Ia Legal AidDes Moines, IACommunity$2,500
West Des Moines Historical SocietyWest Des Moines, IACommunity$800
Jay Byers Memorial FundDes Moines, IACommunity$300

By state: Iowa 13 · Minnesota 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Dan and Joanie Houston Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wdm, Iowa, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Dan and Joanie Houston 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 Dan and Joanie Houston Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $604K across 15 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Dan and Joanie Houston Foundation give?

Iowa (13 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), Colorado (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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