Houff Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Houff Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Weyers Cave, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $281,800 in 60 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$281,800
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $714,540 the year before.
20% 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 | $278,850 | 46 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $714,540 | 62 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $281,800 | 60 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jennifer D McCray PO Box 220, Weyers Cave, VA 24486 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (540) 234-9233 |
| What to submit | No specific form is required |
What Houff Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 57 | $269,300 |
| Maryland | 2 | $7,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hope Weyers Cave Youth Sports Association | Recreation | $50,000 |
| Verona Community Center | Community recreation | $30,000 |
| Bridgewater Health Care Foundation | Healthcare | $10,000 |
| Clayton Matthews Memorial Foundation | Community outreach | $10,000 |
| Valley Mission Inc | Food pantry | $10,000 |
| Verona Community Food Pantry | Food pantry | $10,000 |
| Warm Inc | Mission work | $10,000 |
| Weyers Cave Rec Association | Recreation | $10,000 |
| Pleasant Valley Church | Church donation | $7,000 |
| Weyers Cave Fire Department | Rescue | $7,000 |
| Augusta Regional Dental Clinic | Healthcare | $5,000 |
| Bethany UMC | Food pantry | $5,000 |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Education | $5,000 |
| Bridgewater College | Education | $5,000 |
| National Casagal Association for Children | Community outreach | $5,000 |
| Port Discovery Children's Museum | Children's education | $5,000 |
| Staunton Augusta Art Center | Art education | $5,000 |
| Staunton-Augusta YMCA | Community recreation | $5,000 |
| Verona UMC Food Pantry | Food pantry | $5,000 |
| Young Life | Children outreach | $5,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church | Ministry | $5,000 |
| Grottoes Pool Preservation Foundation | Community outreach | $5,000 |
| South River Fellowship | Church donation | $3,500 |
| Wre | Religious education | $3,200 |
| Boys Home Inc | Education | $3,000 |
| Sdda | Community outreach | $2,600 |
| Aisle 7 Fellowship | Church donation | $2,500 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | Food pantry | $2,500 |
| NAMI | Community outreach | $2,500 |
| Sacra | Food pantry | $2,500 |
| Verona UMC | Church donation | $2,500 |
| Cscjta Foundation | Education | $2,500 |
| Hoofbeats Therapeutic Riding Center | Healthcare | $2,500 |
| Arcadia Project | Community outreach | $2,500 |
| Fort Definance High School | Education | $2,000 |
| Augusta Expo | Community outreach | $2,000 |
| Equipping the Saints | Mission work | $2,000 |
| Jmu Foundation | Education | $2,000 |
| Kingsway Prison & Family Outreach | Community outreach | $2,000 |
| Monacan Indian Nation | History preservation | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas Z Houff
- Zane M Houff
- Kimberly H Cash
- Deona L Houff
Questions people ask
Does Houff Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Houff Charitable Foundation give?
$281,800 in tax year 2025, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Houff Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas Z Houff (Director/Pre), Zane M Houff (Director), Kimberly H Cash (Director) and Deona L Houff (Director).
What does Houff Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and community development.