Thomas & Mamie Houser Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thomas & Mamie Houser Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $175,000 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$175,000
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $175,000 the year before.
19% 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 | $157,750 | 41 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $175,000 | 49 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $175,000 | 48 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Thomas & Mamie Houser Charitable 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 Thomas & Mamie Houser Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 44 | $168,900 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $350 |
| Illinois | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Taylor Ministries | To support ministry | $40,000 |
| Oasis Center | To support charity | $20,000 |
| Harpeth Hall School | To support education | $14,000 |
| Nashville Food Project | To support charity | $10,000 |
| Nashville Tree Foundation | To support conservation | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN | To support charity | $10,000 |
| Cumberland Heights | To support charity | $7,500 |
| Westminster Home Connection | To support charity | $7,500 |
| YWCA of Middle Tennessee | To support charity | $5,250 |
| The Legion Fund (Community Fdn of South Central Ky) | To support charity | $5,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Nashville | To support charity | $5,000 |
| Harding Academy | To support charity | $3,000 |
| Brightstone | To support charity | $2,500 |
| Monroe Harding | To support charity | $2,500 |
| Nashville Parks Fdn | To support charity | $2,500 |
| Nashville Public Library Foundation | To support literacy | $2,500 |
| Nashville Zoo | To support charity | $2,500 |
| Room in the Inn | To support ministry | $2,500 |
| Safe Haven | To support charity | $2,500 |
| Unicycle | To support charity | $2,500 |
| Friends of Radnor Lake | To support conservation | $2,250 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | To support charity | $2,100 |
| Friends of Warner Parks | To support conservation | $1,250 |
| American Heart Association | To support charity | $1,000 |
| Crowded Table | To support charity | $1,000 |
| Ancora TN - End Slavery TN | To support charity | $1,000 |
| Friends Life | To support charity | $1,000 |
| Men of Valor | To support charity | $1,000 |
| Rooftop Foundation | To support charity | $1,000 |
| TN Innocence Project | To support charity | $1,000 |
| Nashville Public Radio | To support charity | $750 |
| Antique and Garden Show | To support charity | $700 |
| Goodwill Middle TN | To support charity | $500 |
| Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation - Jane Delony Scholarship | To support charity | $500 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | To support charity | $350 |
| Alzheimer's Association | To support charity | $250 |
| Daystar Counseling Ministries Inc | To support charity | $250 |
| Senior Ride | To support charity | $250 |
| The Next Door Recovery | To support charity | $250 |
| CUL2VATE | To support charity | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Britton Nielsen
- Noni Nielsen
- Marguerite N Orndorff
- Britt N Anderson
Questions people ask
Does Thomas & Mamie Houser Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thomas & Mamie Houser Charitable Foundation give?
$175,000 in tax year 2025, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Thomas & Mamie Houser Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Britton Nielsen (President), Noni Nielsen (Board), Marguerite N Orndorff (Secretary) and Britt N Anderson (Board).
What does Thomas & Mamie Houser Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and food and hunger.