Harvey R Houck Jr and Patricia W Houck Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Harvey R Houck Jr and Patricia W Houck Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 63 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.0 million
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$46.6 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
18% of its 2024 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 | $2.0 million | 58 | $39.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 63 | $46.6 million |
How to apply
Harvey R Houck Jr and Patricia W Houck 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.
What Harvey R Houck Jr and Patricia W Houck Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 49 | $1.5 million |
| California | 2 | $210,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $120,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $90,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $85,000 |
| New York | 3 | $18,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,500 |
| Utah | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU Foundation of Texas Inc | Immigrant Rights | $200,000 |
| Schwab Charitable | General purposes | $200,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Houston | For veterans programs | $150,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | General support | $150,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of Texas Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Hope & Healing Center and Institute | General support | $100,000 |
| Oficina Legal Del Pueblo Unido Inc DBA Texas Civil Rights Project | General support | $100,000 |
| American National Red Cross | General support | $95,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $90,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation | Natural disaster relief | $85,000 |
| First Unitarian Church of Dallas | General support | $60,000 |
| Avenue Community Development Corporation | General support | $50,000 |
| Children at Risk | General support | $50,000 |
| Children at Risk | Anti-human trafficking | $50,000 |
| Genesys Works | General support | $50,000 |
| Houston Area Women's Center Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| United Against Human Trafficking | General support | $50,000 |
| Lone Star Legal Aid | General support | $35,000 |
| Workers Defense Project Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston | Refugee services | $25,000 |
| Tahirih Justice Center | General support | $25,000 |
| Texas Organizing Project Education Fund | General support | $25,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General support | $17,500 |
| Link Houston | General support | $15,000 |
| Houston Community College Foundation | Scholarships | $14,500 |
| Air Alliance Houston | Texas Streets Coalition | $10,000 |
| Houston Youth Symphony | General support | $10,000 |
| Memorial Assistance Ministries Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Native Prairies Association of Texas | General support | $10,000 |
| St John's School | General support | $10,000 |
| Teach for American Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | General support | $10,000 |
| Undies for Everyone | General support | $10,000 |
| Mental Health America of Greater Houston Inc | VBHI support | $7,500 |
| Buffalo Bayou Partnership | General support | $5,000 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | General support | $5,000 |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Houston Botanic Garden | General support | $5,000 |
| Houston Park Boards | Bayou greenways | $5,000 |
| Houston Peace & Justice Center | Houston Food Not Bombs | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia West Houck
- Mary Elizabeth Houck Moore
- Gordon B Rose
- Dunham F Jewett
- Reilly E Houck
Questions people ask
Does Harvey R Houck Jr and Patricia W Houck Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harvey R Houck Jr and Patricia W Houck Foundation Inc give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Harvey R Houck Jr and Patricia W Houck Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Patricia West Houck (Pres/Asst Sec), Mary Elizabeth Houck Moore (VP/Asst Sec), Gordon B Rose (VP/Treasurer) and Dunham F Jewett (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Harvey R Houck Jr and Patricia W Houck Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, food and hunger and youth programs.