The Hook Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Hook Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $21.7 million in 3 grants; the typical grant was $471,949 and the largest $21.0 million. 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$21.7 million
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$471,949
- Largest grant$21.0 million
- Assets$160,377
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.5 million 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 | $1.6 million | 2 | $20.5 million |
| 2024 | $3.5 million | 2 | $20.0 million |
| 2025 | $21.7 million | 3 | $160,377 |
How to apply
The Hook 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 The Hook Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $21.5 million |
| Michigan | 1 | $220,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | General & Unrestricted (See In-Kind Grant general Explanation) | $21.0 million |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | General & Unrestricted | $471,949 |
| Hillsdale College | Graduate School of Classical Education The Hook Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund | $220,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joanne H Hook
- Randall Townsend Hook
- Thomas Wesley Hook
- Karen Anne Hook King
Questions people ask
Does The Hook Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hook Family Foundation give?
$21.7 million in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $471,949.
Who runs The Hook Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joanne H Hook (Dir, Assistant Sec), Randall Townsend Hook (Dir, Pres), Thomas Wesley Hook (Dir, Sec) and Karen Anne Hook King (Dir, Treas).
What does The Hook Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and education.