Alice and Jaclyn Houseknecht Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alice and Jaclyn Houseknecht Foundation is a private foundation in Montauk, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $42,248 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,030. 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$42,248
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,030
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was down from $54,447 the year before.
32% 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 | $74,856 | 57 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $54,447 | 50 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $42,248 | 37 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Alice and Jaclyn Houseknecht 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Alice and Jaclyn Houseknecht Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 24 | $28,248 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $1,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army | Charitable | $3,030 |
| Save the Children | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Hunter College Foundation | Charitable | $2,750 |
| Family Service League | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Amnesty International | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable | $2,000 |
| United Help Ukraine | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Southampton Hospital Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Ameri Cares Free Clinics Inc | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Concerned Citizens of Montauk | Charitable | $1,000 |
| East Hampton Education Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Fiver Children's Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Montauk Fire Department | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Montauk Playhouse Community Fdn | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Pearl Heinlein Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Project Most | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Jane Goodall Institute | Charitable | $1,000 |
| USA for Unhcr | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Nyy Langone Health System | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Paddlers for Humanity | Charitable | $818 |
| Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center | Charitable | $750 |
| Thirteenwnet | Chartiable | $750 |
| Portledge School | Charitable | $600 |
| Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons | Charitable | $500 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | Charitable | $500 |
| Care | Charitable | $500 |
| Group for the East End | Charitable | $500 |
| Heifer International | Charitable | $500 |
| Jane's Due Process | Charitable | $500 |
| The Retreat | Charitable | $500 |
| United Negro College Fund | Charitable | $500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | Charitable | $300 |
| Sag Harbor Cinema | Charitable | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Alice G Houseknecht
- Jaclyn Y Houseknecht
- Roger Feit
Questions people ask
Does Alice and Jaclyn Houseknecht Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alice and Jaclyn Houseknecht Foundation give?
$42,248 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Alice and Jaclyn Houseknecht Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alice G Houseknecht (President), Jaclyn Y Houseknecht (Treasurer) and Roger Feit (Vice Preside).
What does Alice and Jaclyn Houseknecht Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and education.