HOUSTON FAMILY FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$2.7M-34% YoY
Grants
44
Median Grant
$35K
Organizations Funded
60
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Foundation Overview
Mission
In maintaining the high integrity and goals first established by Jim and Jackie Lee Houston, the Houston Family Foundation looks to support leadership through the opportunity to collaborate and enhance the common good by providing funds to support Science/Medical, Education, The Arts, and Human Social Services. Additionally, civic affairs and environmental causes are also considered.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
According to some external sources, the Houston Family Foundation contributed $515,000 in grants during 2024, and there were 90 awards in 2024.
How to Apply
The first step in applying for a grant from Houston Family Foundation is to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) through their online application portal. All applicants must have a current 501(c)(3) determination letter or otherwise valid tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Act.
Does Not Fund
The Foundation is unlikely to support individual schools, camps, congregations, or youth groups except in remarkable cases with a unique nature merit Foundation consideration.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$2.7M
Grants
44
Median
$35K
States
6
$4.1M
Grants
46
Median
$40K
States
5
$3.3M
Grants
50
Median
$40K
States
6
Grant Size Distribution
$35K
Typical Grant (Median)
$1K
Smallest
$10K
25th Pctile
$63K
75th Pctile
$400K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $10K and $63K.
Largest Recent Grants
$400K
2024
ONEFUTURE COACHELLA VALLEY
CA · GENERAL OPERATING
$346K
2024
Palm Springs Air Museum Inc
CA · GENERAL OPERATING FUND
$292K
2024
Friends of Vancouver Foundation
WA · GENERAL FUND
$150K
2024
Jewish Family Service of the Desert
CA · GENERAL OPERATING FUND
$150K
2024
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM SOCIETY
CA · GENERAL OPERATING
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.