HousemanWilkins Ophthalmological Foundation
HousemanWilkins Ophthalmological Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $74K.
HousemanWilkins Ophthalmological Foundation at a glance
In short: HousemanWilkins Ophthalmological Foundation gave $74K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $37K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $74,101
- -25.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $37,051
- -62.9% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $37,051
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who HousemanWilkins Ophthalmological Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Adopt-a-Scientist ($50K). Together the top 2 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How HousemanWilkins Ophthalmological Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $74K (2021) to $100K (2020). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt-a-Scientist Houston, TX | To Provide Funding for Cancer Researchers and Scientists. | $50,000 |
| Utmb Health Galveston, TX | To support indigent individuals in need of medical care. | $24,101 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $75,685 | $80,206 | $74,101 | 2 | $74,101 | $1,506 |
| 2020 | $4,521 | $50,635 | $101,580 | $100,000 | 1 | — | $3,270 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, HousemanWilkins Ophthalmological Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
HousemanWilkins Ophthalmological Foundation is led by Robert Wilkins, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Robert Wilkins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about HousemanWilkins Ophthalmological Foundation
How much does HousemanWilkins Ophthalmological Foundation give each year?
HousemanWilkins Ophthalmological Foundation gave $74K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $100K across 1 grant.
Where does HousemanWilkins Ophthalmological Foundation operate?
HousemanWilkins Ophthalmological Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
How much is HousemanWilkins Ophthalmological Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, HousemanWilkins Ophthalmological Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is HousemanWilkins Ophthalmological Foundation's EIN?
HousemanWilkins Ophthalmological Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0401216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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