Houser Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Houser Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $64,897 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $3,300 and the largest $21,000. 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$64,897
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$3,300
- Largest grant$21,000
- Assets$159,480
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was down from $67,810 the year before.
73% 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 | $256,900 | 5 | $70,673 |
| 2024 | $67,810 | 4 | $101,771 |
| 2025 | $64,897 | 11 | $159,480 |
How to apply
Houser Family 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 Houser Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 11 | $64,897 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon County Historical Society | Qualified activities | $21,000 |
| Cornwall Manor | Qualified activities | $17,186 |
| Saint Cecilia Church | Qualified activities | $12,500 |
| Lebanon Valley Conservancy | Qualified activities | $5,150 |
| Historic Schaefferstown | Qualified activities | $4,461 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Qualified activities | $3,300 |
| American Association for Cancer Research | Qualified activities | $500 |
| Lebanon Rescue Mission | Qualified activities | $200 |
| Salvation Army - Lebanon | Qualified activities | $200 |
| Cornwall Fire Department | Qualified activities | $200 |
| Schaefferstown Fire Co | Qualified activities | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Leon E Houser
- Patricia A Houser
- Timothy L Houser
- Susan Houser Ansel
- Rachel Houser
- Joshua Houser
- Thomas I Siegel
Questions people ask
Does Houser Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Houser Family Foundation give?
$64,897 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $3,300.
Who runs Houser Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Leon E Houser (Director), Patricia A Houser (Director), Timothy L Houser (President and Director) and Susan Houser Ansel (Vice-President and Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Houser Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.