Bill House Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Bill House Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Arkansas City, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $95,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$95,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $150,000 the year before.
20% 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 | $181,000 | 10 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 8 | $6.5 million |
| 2025 | $95,000 | 5 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
Bill House 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 Bill House Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 3 | $80,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cowley County 4-H | Funding for youth development programs | $50,000 |
| No Stone Unturned Foundation Inc | Funding operations for therapeutic learning center | $20,000 |
| Happy Hustlers 4-H | Funding for operations | $10,000 |
| Home School Athletic Association | General operations | $10,000 |
| Texas Junior Angus Association | Funding for general operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol House
- Jeffrey D Smith
- Jason D Smith
- Addie Smith
- Bill Helming
Questions people ask
Does Bill House Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bill House Foundation Inc give?
$95,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Bill House Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Carol House (President, Secretary), Jeffrey D Smith (Director), Jason D Smith (Director) and Addie Smith (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Bill House Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.