Houston Family Foundation
The Houston Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Albany, New York. Its 2024 filing says it supports other charitable organizations through contributions and is not involved in direct charitable activities.
Houston Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Houston Family Foundation gave $65K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,494
- +319.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,954
- +129.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,058,903
- +53.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Houston Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: The Ayco Company PO Box 15201, Albany, NY 12212-5201
Phone: (518) 640-5000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Houston Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Woodlands Methodist Church ($30K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 28 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. Other reported recipient-state shares were Massachusetts and Illinois at 8% each, Missouri at 4%, and Georgia at 1%. The listed 2024 grants also included recipients in Wisconsin, New York, Alabama, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Houston Family Foundation gives
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 175% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2023) to $80K (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands Methodist Church The Woodlands, TX | General Charitable Purpose | $30,150 |
| Texas Childrens Hospital Bellaire, TX | General Charitable Purpose | $16,666 |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy Plymouth, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation Champaign, IL | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Coulson Tough School PTO Spring, TX | General Charitable Purpose | $4,078 |
| Washington University St. Louis, MO | General Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | General Charitable Purpose | $800 |
| Amherst Fire District Amherst, WI | General Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Have a Heart Animal Rescue Vestavia, AL | General Charitable Purpose | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,058,903 | $951,047 | $80,880 | $65,494 | 11 | $65,494 | $386,979 | $37,473 |
| 2023 | $691,629 | $148,332 | $24,059 | $15,600 | 6 | $15,600 | $148,332 | $32,223 |
| 2022 | $568,738 | $22,272 | $48,165 | $29,200 | 9 | $29,200 | $22,199 | $34,780 |
| 2021 | $596,998 | $-5,862 | $99,457 | $75,400 | 1 | $75,400 | $10,011 | $36,396 |
| 2020 | $702,317 | $-25,381 | $80,698 | $79,550 | 1 | — | $12,060 | $37,692 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Houston Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants were reported for general charitable purposes. The organizations it supported include a church, a children’s hospital, educational institutions, and charitable organizations focused on cancer and multiple sclerosis.
The Woodlands Methodist Church describes its mission as expanding its ministry outreach and safeguarding its future through charitable gifts. Texas Children’s Hospital says its mission is to create a healthier future for children and women through patient care, education, and research. The University of Illinois Foundation says it administers private gifts to benefit the University of Illinois. Massachusetts Maritime Academy describes its purpose as providing scholarships and contributions in support of the academy. The American Cancer Society says it works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families; the National Multiple Sclerosis Society says it aims to cure MS and empower people affected by it.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $65,494 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $30,150, with a median grant of $2,500. Notable grants included $30,150 to The Woodlands Methodist Church and $16,666 to Texas Children’s Hospital. It also gave $5,000 each to Massachusetts Maritime Academy and the University of Illinois Foundation, and $4,078 to Coulson Tough School PTO.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dennis Houston, Cathia Brueggeman, Christopher Houston, and Nicholas Houston as trustees.
Houston Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Houston
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Nicholas Houston
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Cathia Brueggeman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Houston
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $8K, to Christopher Houston (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Houston Family Foundation
How much does Houston Family Foundation give each year?
Houston Family Foundation gave $65K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16K across 6 grants.
What is Houston Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Houston Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,954, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Houston Family Foundation give grants?
Houston Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (8%) and Illinois (8%).
Does Houston Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Houston Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Houston Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Houston Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Woodlands Methodist Church ($30,150), Texas Childrens Hospital ($16,666) and Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Houston Family Foundation?
Houston Family Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Houston Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants were reported for general charitable purposes. The organizations it supported include a church, a children’s hospital, educational institutions, and charitable organizations focused on cancer and multiple sclerosis. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Houston Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Houston Family Foundation's EIN?
Houston Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1625136. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Houston Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Houston Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/houston-family-foundation-morg_656e58425cf14feabc7007a18a498620
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