Harvey R Houck Jr and Patricia W
The Harvey R Houck Jr and Patricia W Houck Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in 1994 and based in Houston, Texas. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a family foundation with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking to nonprofit organizations across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$28.0M
+12.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+0.1% YoY
Grant Count
63
+8.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$32K
-7.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation directs its grantmaking primarily toward organizations in Texas, New York, and Virginia.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 47 grants in 2023 with a total distribution of approximately $1.3 million.
Grant Range
$500–$200,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in Texas, New York, and Virginia, with a particular emphasis on organizations in the Houston area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $28,048,441
- Total giving: $2,010,000
- Total revenue: $6.24 million
- Total expenses: $2.29 million
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $24,976,186
- Total revenues: $1,967,686
- Total expenses: $2,211,876
- Investment income and dividends: $670,245
The foundation maintains substantial assets and generates revenue primarily through investment income.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $28,048,441 | $24,976,186 | $25,220,376 |
| Revenue | $6,238,192 | $1,967,686 | $1,622,693 |
| Expenses | $2,293,950 | $2,211,876 | $1,974,379 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,010,752 | $2,011,380 | $1,778,613 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,295,800 | $1,480,844 | $747,427 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,228,130 | $2,155,786 | $1,766,891 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
235 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation operates with limited staffing and is led by:
- Patricia West Houck – President/Assistant Secretary
- Mary Elizabeth Houck Moore – Vice President/Assistant Secretary
- Gordon B Rose – Vice President/Treasurer
- Dunham F Jewett – Secretary
- Reilly E Houck – Director
All officers serve with minimal hours per week and receive no compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia West Houck | Pres/Asst Sec | 1 | — |
| Mary Elizabeth Houck Moore | VP/Asst Sec | 1 | — |
| Gordon B Rose | VP/Treasurer | 20 | — |
| Dunham F Jewett | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Reilly E Houck | Director | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 8811 Westheimer Road, Suite 208, Houston, TX 77063-3617
Telephone: 713-334-6777
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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