Huffington Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Huffington Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.1 million in 34 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $2.4 million. 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$9.1 million
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$2.4 million
- Assets$218 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was down from $9.4 million the year before.
21% 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 | $9.4 million | 41 | $198 million |
| 2024 | $9.1 million | 34 | $218 million |
How to apply
Huffington 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 Huffington Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 33 | $6.8 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $2.4 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yampa Valley Community Foundation | To support the casey's pond project | $2.4 million |
| Texas Children's Hospital | For medical research programs | $2.0 million |
| Baylor College of Medicine | For medical education and research | $1.0 million |
| Camp for All Foundation | For child special education programs | $500,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | For environmental preservation programs | $500,000 |
| Emerge Fellowship | For secondary education support and counseling programs | $350,000 |
| Women's Home (The) | For women's health services programs | $335,000 |
| Halo House Foundation | For housing for cancer patients in need | $300,000 |
| Beta Foundation (The) | For child education programs | $250,000 |
| Covenant House Texas | For homeless support programs | $250,000 |
| Houston Amazing Place | For dementia and alzheimer support | $250,000 |
| Houston Area Women's Center | For women's health services programs | $250,000 |
| KIPP Texas Public Schools | For children's education programs | $250,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast | For women's health services programs | $150,000 |
| Urban Harvest Inc | For permaculture programs | $150,000 |
| Brookwood Community (The) | For adult special education programs | $25,000 |
| Carepartners | For senior support services | $25,000 |
| Houston Botanic Garden | To support houston botanic garden's capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Search Homeless Center | For homeless support programs | $25,000 |
| Texas Hearing Institute | For children's hearing loss support services | $25,000 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | For children support programs | $20,000 |
| Healthcare for the Homeless | For healthcare services | $15,000 |
| The Rose | For women's health services programs | $15,000 |
| Vecino Health Centers | For medical services support programs | $15,000 |
| Casa de Esperanza de Los Ninos | For housing for children victims of child abuse | $10,000 |
| Child Advocates | For child abuse victim legal support services | $10,000 |
| Community Family Centers | For family support programs | $10,000 |
| Periwinkle Foundation (The) | For cancer survivor support program | $10,000 |
| Citizens for Animal Protection | For animal shelter support services | $5,000 |
| Holly Hall | For senior retirement center support | $5,000 |
| Houston Hospice | For hospice programs | $5,000 |
| Star of Hope | For homeless support programs | $5,000 |
| Spay-Neuter Assistance Program | For animal support services | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | For alzheimer's medical research | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Terry Huffington
- Lindsay Dittman
- Sydney Dittman
Questions people ask
Does Huffington Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Huffington Foundation give?
$9.1 million in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Huffington Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Terry Huffington (Trustee), Lindsay Dittman (Trustee) and Sydney Dittman (Trustee).
What does Huffington Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and science and research.