Houston Family Foundation
The Houston Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 2002 and located in Armonk, New York. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on charitable giving across multiple sectors including education, human services, health, environment, and the arts.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
-8.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$515K
+6.2% YoY
Grant Count
90
+21.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-12.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation's mission centers on supporting leadership through collaboration and enhancing the common good. Primary funding areas include:
- Science and Medical research
- Education
- The Arts
- Human and Social Services
- Religion (specifically Christianity)
- Family services
- Environment and health
The Foundation supports charitable services that aid and empower people experiencing poverty and promotes women's music through unrestricted donations.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$62–$50,000
Average Grant
$62–$50,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation supports initiatives across the United States, with documented giving in New York, Indiana, and Colorado. Major cities supported include Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Year (2024):
- Total assets: $2,949,330
- Total revenues: $218,520
- Total expenses: $621,165
- Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,949,330 | $3,223,114 | $3,440,958 |
| Revenue | $218,520 | $376,125 | $163,414 |
| Expenses | $621,165 | $593,969 | $661,283 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $522,815 | $512,245 | $561,594 |
| Net Investment Income | $125,170 | $294,601 | $77,453 |
| Distributable Amount | $488,280 | $423,840 | $446,831 |
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
250 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
- Anne H. Bentzen serves as President and Treasurer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNE H BENTZEN - CO HOUSTON FAMILY | PRESIDENT, TREASURER | 5 | — |
| ANDREW G HOUSTON - CO HOUSTON | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| CYNTHIA A HOUSTON - CO HOUSTON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JANE HOUSTON - CO HOUSTON | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 3 Pheasant Drive, Armonk, NY 10504-1321
Telephone: 914-588-4079
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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