Hough Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Hough Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in St Petersburg, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $8.1 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $3.2 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$8.1 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$200,000
- Largest grant$3.2 million
- Assets$145 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5.2 million the year before.
17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12.9 million | 26 | $113 million |
| 2024 | $5.2 million | 21 | $126 million |
| 2025 | $8.1 million | 20 | $145 million |
How to apply
Hough Family Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Hough Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 19 | $8.1 million |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg College Foundation | Palladium capital campaign | $3.2 million |
| The Florida Orchestra | Capital campaign | $1.0 million |
| YMCA | Mangrove middle school & speer YMCA | $1.0 million |
| Johns Hopkins All Childrens | Ibps brain research | $850,000 |
| Sin Barcos Inc | Creation of digital exhibt & operati | $300,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | So. St. Petersburg properties & town | $250,000 |
| Ja Tampa Bay | 3de program at sphs, gibbs hs & lake | $250,000 |
| St Petersburg Free Clinic | Food insecurity | $250,000 |
| Canterbury Endowment Distribution | Operational support | $225,000 |
| St Petersburg College Foundation | Palladium "friends" - operations | $200,000 |
| The Florida Orchestra | Masterworks series sponsor | $200,000 |
| Sing Out and Read | South pinellas reading enrichment | $150,000 |
| Great Explorations | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Ready for Life | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Master Chorale of Tampa Bay | Operations; match | $40,000 |
| Voices of Hope for Aphasia | Rent support | $37,000 |
| Pathfinder Outdoor | Tree climbing initiative; title 1 sc | $18,000 |
| Burg Baseball | Operations; match | $16,000 |
| Morean Arts Center | Word and image program | $15,000 |
| Usmma Sailing Foundation Inc | St pete training center matching fun | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan H Henry
- W Robb Hough Jr
- Helen H Feinberg
Questions people ask
Does Hough Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hough Family Foundation Inc give?
$8.1 million in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $200,000.
Who runs Hough Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan H Henry (President), W Robb Hough Jr (Secretary) and Helen H Feinberg (Treasurer).
What does Hough Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.