May Kay Houck Foundation
Preselected recipients only
May Kay Houck Foundation is a private foundation in Sarasota, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $129,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$129,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $108,000 the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $141,000 | 21 | $2.6 million |
| 2023 | $108,000 | 19 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $129,000 | 20 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
May Kay Houck Foundation 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 May Kay Houck Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $83,500 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $24,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $19,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Genesee Valley Conservancy | Program services | $15,000 |
| Albany Symphony | Program services | $14,000 |
| Finger Lakes Land Trust | Program services | $13,000 |
| Canandaigua Lake Watershed Assoc | Program services | $10,000 |
| Cobblestone Foundations | Program services | $10,000 |
| Lighthouse Vision Loss Education CT | Program services | $10,000 |
| Reach of Haywood County Inc | Program services | $10,000 |
| Foodlink | Program services | $8,000 |
| Haywood Habitat for Humanity | Program services | $7,000 |
| Sarge's Animal Rescue | Program services | $7,000 |
| Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy | Program services | $5,000 |
| Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc | Program services | $5,000 |
| Wild Wings Inc | Program services | $5,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory | Program services | $4,000 |
| Vail Veterans Foundation | Program services | $2,500 |
| Adirondack Land Trust | Program services | $1,000 |
| Aim High Childrens Services | Program services | $1,000 |
| Adirondack Council | Program services | $500 |
| Lake Placid Center for the Arts | Program services | $500 |
| Protect the Adirondacks | Program services | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Hargrave
- Leslie Moffett-Kraus
- David Robison
Questions people ask
Does May Kay Houck Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does May Kay Houck Foundation give?
$129,000 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs May Kay Houck Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Karen Hargrave (Trustee), Leslie Moffett-Kraus (Trustee) and David Robison (Trustee).
What does May Kay Houck Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and animals.