The Houff Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Houff Family Foundation is a private foundation in Mount Sidney, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $409,900 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $106,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$409,900
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$106,500
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $267,000 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 | $220,750 | 48 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $267,000 | 48 | $5.3 million |
| 2025 | $409,900 | 52 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dwight E Houff 3006 Lee Highway, Mt Sidney, VA 24467 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (540) 246-7045 |
| What to submit | No specific form is required |
What The Houff Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 43 | $312,400 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $30,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $20,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $20,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $6,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Christian School | Charitable | $106,500 |
| Samariton's Purse | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Alice Lloyd College | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Central Valley Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Augusta Health Foundation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Isaiah 117 House | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Hope Distributed | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Educational | $10,000 |
| Bridgewater Healthcare Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Compass | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Nations of Coaches | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army of Harrisonburg | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Village to Village Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Warm Shelter | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Young Life | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Grottoes Swim Pool Foundaiton | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Advancing Native Missions | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowship USA | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Blue Ridge Free Clinic | Charitable | $5,500 |
| Appalachia Service Project Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Bridgewater College | Educational | $5,000 |
| Harrisonburg First Church of the Nazarene | Charitable | $5,000 |
| New Creation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Redeemer Classical School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Explore More Discovery Childrens Museum of Harrisonburg | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Skyline Literacy | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Blue Ridge Casa for Children | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Mercy House | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Boys' Home of Virginia | Charitable | $3,200 |
| Isaiah 61 Ministries Inc | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Virginia FFA Foundation Inc | Educational | $3,000 |
| Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Training Academy Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Fort Defiance High School | Educational | $2,500 |
| RMH Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Augusta Expo | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Equipping the Saints | Charitable | $2,000 |
| For Richmond | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Open Doors | Charitable | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Melody Fulk
- Dwight Houff
- Brad Houff
- Marsha Justice
- Robin Williams
Questions people ask
Does The Houff Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Houff Family Foundation give?
$409,900 in tax year 2025, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs The Houff Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Melody Fulk (President), Dwight Houff (Secretary & Treasurer), Brad Houff (Director) and Marsha Justice (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Houff Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.