Linda Houston Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Linda Houston Foundation is a private foundation in Leawood, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $19,175 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,635 and the largest $10,000. 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$19,175
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$1,635
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was down from $29,474 the year before.
60% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $31,650 | 4 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $29,474 | 7 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $19,175 | 5 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Linda Houston 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 Linda Houston Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $6,000 |
| Kansas | 2 | $2,675 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Hamline School of Law | To support acadamic department | $10,000 |
| Kansas City Symphony | To support the symphonys performers and performances | $6,000 |
| University of Kansas | To provide support to students | $1,635 |
| Foster Adopt Connect Foundation | To support foster children | $1,040 |
| Jarvis Conservatory | To provide support to performers | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Houston
- Melany Moore
- Ragene Aldrich Moore
- Monique Muscat
Questions people ask
Does Linda Houston Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Linda Houston Foundation give?
$19,175 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,635.
Who runs Linda Houston Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda Houston (President/Founder), Melany Moore (Board Member), Ragene Aldrich Moore (Board Member) and Monique Muscat (Board Member).
What does Linda Houston Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.