The Hous Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Hous Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Westerville, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $52,175 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $12,500. 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$52,175
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$949,180
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $52,500 the year before.
100% 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 | $0 | 0 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $52,500 | 11 | $948,811 |
| 2025 | $52,175 | 49 | $949,180 |
How to apply
The Hous 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Hous Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 46 | $49,742 |
| Illinois | 1 | $520 |
| Florida | 1 | $252 |
| New York | 1 | $201 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shining Diamonds Dance Studio | Registration fees (25) | $12,500 |
| Brick Sports | Registration fees | $4,950 |
| Hilltop Cowboys Zeffy | Team fees | $4,220 |
| The Cheer Institute | Fee - (16) | $3,200 |
| Community for New Direction | College trips | $1,900 |
| Columbus Diamonds Elite Cheer | Registration fees | $1,300 |
| Michelle Tuesday Music School | Piano lessons | $1,265 |
| Young Chefs Academy | Registration fees | $1,112 |
| Barcelona United SC | Registration fees | $1,000 |
| Oriental Martial Arts College | Registration | $1,000 |
| Passe Dance Center | Registration | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Central Ohio Hilltop | Registration fees | $1,000 |
| I9 Sports | Soccer & other fees | $976 |
| Dicks Sporting Goods | Equipment | $965 |
| Hilltop Cowboys | Team fees (7) | $875 |
| Columbus Children's Theater | Registration fees | $830 |
| Eatland Vikings | Team fees | $750 |
| Sabrina Wright Legendary Dance | Registration fees | $750 |
| Pickerington Ata Elevate Martial Ar | Registration fees | $575 |
| Buckeye Gymnastics | Activity fees | $521 |
| Bob Rogers Group Collect | Travel | $520 |
| Prime Tours | Registration fees | $520 |
| Active Minds Learning | Registration fee | $500 |
| Bus City Bullys | Registration | $500 |
| Columbus Sharks Baseball | Team fees | $500 |
| Hydra Aquaticcs | Registration fee | $500 |
| Legacies United Foundation | The cheer institute | $500 |
| Powell Ata | Martial arts fees | $500 |
| River Valley Ranch | Registration fees | $500 |
| UA Soccer Academy | Registration fee | $500 |
| Winston-Scott Enterprises LLC | Hbcu tour | $500 |
| First Step to Broadway | Registration fees | $480 |
| Jackson Elite | Registration fees | $400 |
| City of Bexley Recreation | Activity fees | $300 |
| Tiffanie Halison Tutoring | Basketball tutoring | $300 |
| Westerville South Boosters | Cheerleading fees | $300 |
| Gahanna YMCA | Basketball fees | $280 |
| Apex Volleyball | Recurring activity fee | $260 |
| Got Sport | Gahanna soccer registration | $252 |
| Elysium Tennis | Registration | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy Owens
- Gus Niewenhous
- Patricia Dipietro
- Kelly Cullum
- Susan Niewenhous
- Kerri Bashore
- Sally Sexton
- Lindsey Wiggers
- Sonya Thesing
Questions people ask
Does The Hous Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hous Foundation Inc give?
$52,175 in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Hous Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Timothy Owens (Secretary), Gus Niewenhous (Co-Chair), Patricia Dipietro (Treasurer) and Kelly Cullum (Co-Chair) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Hous Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.