H H and Edna Houseman Charitable Tr
Preselected recipients only
H H and Edna Houseman Charitable Tr is a private foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $532,490 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $110,000. 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$532,490
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$10.1 million
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2025 was up from $432,200 the year before.
49% 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 | $858,500 | 24 | $8.5 million |
| 2024 | $432,200 | 24 | $9.3 million |
| 2025 | $532,490 | 33 | $10.1 million |
How to apply
H H and Edna Houseman Charitable Tr 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 H H and Edna Houseman Charitable Tr funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 30 | $507,490 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Garlyn Place | Unrestricted gift | $110,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas | Unrestricted gift | $80,000 |
| United Christian Care Center of Vidor Inc | Unrestricted gift | $39,750 |
| Casa of the Sabine Neches Region | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| Orange Christian Services Inc | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| Rape & Suicide Crisis Center of SE TX | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Buckner Children & Family Services | Unrestricted gift | $20,100 |
| Fishers of Men Ministries | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Julie Rogers Gift of Life Program | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army - Orange | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| The University of Texas Health | Unrestricted gift | $15,000 |
| Vidor Rotary Club | Unrestricted gift | $15,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Samaritan Counseling Center of SE TX | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Southeast Texas Nonprofit | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Stable - Spirit | Unrestricted gift | $8,000 |
| Southeast Texas Food Bank | Unrestricted gift | $7,500 |
| Orange Community Action Association | Unrestricted gift | $5,400 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Texas Gulf Coast | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Triangle AIDS Network | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Beaumont Pets Alive | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Three Rivers Council | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Orange Community Players | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Shorkey Education & Rehabilitation Center | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Big Thicket Association | Unrestricted gift | $4,000 |
| Embracing Freedom | Unrestricted gift | $4,000 |
| Kvlu | Unrestricted gift | $4,000 |
| Southeast Texas Arts Council | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Barefoot on the Bayou Film Group | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| The Rose | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Jackson Community Center | Unrestricted gift | $1,540 |
| Greater Orange Area Literacy Services (Goals) | Unrestricted gift | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Hancock Whitney Bank
Questions people ask
Does H H and Edna Houseman Charitable Tr accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does H H and Edna Houseman Charitable Tr give?
$532,490 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs H H and Edna Houseman Charitable Tr?
Its 2025 filing lists Hancock Whitney Bank (Trustee).
What does H H and Edna Houseman Charitable Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and youth programs.