The Houston Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, established in 2006. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a grantmaking foundation with a staff of two employees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$58.0M
-5.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.7M
-34.4% YoY
Grant Count
44
-4.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$61K
-31.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Houston Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports a diverse range of charitable areas including:
- Arts and culture
- Education (including graduate, professional, and nursing education)
- Health and nursing care
- Mental health care and addiction services
- Substance abuse treatment
- Human services
- Basic and emergency aid
- Food aid and food banks
Grantmaking
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
- California
- Colorado
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Washington
- Washington DC
Specific cities mentioned include Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, and Washington DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- 2024: $58,008,002
- 2023: $65,000,000 (approximately)
Revenue & Expenses:
- 2024 total revenues: $2,745,796
- 2024 total expenses: $4,323,737
- 2023 contributions: $145,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $58,008,002 | $61,451,969 | $64,586,050 |
| Revenue | $2,745,796 | $1,370,804 | $1,163,783 |
| Expenses | $4,323,737 | $4,562,869 | $3,809,144 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,035,982 | $4,418,801 | $3,585,878 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,544,532 | $1,204,756 | $1,541,768 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,304,562 | $3,030,090 | $3,195,616 |
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
172 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Onefuture Coachella Valley ($400,000), Palm Springs Air Museum Inc ($346,000), Friends of Vancouver Foundation ($291,700).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS INC ARLINGTON, VA | GENERAL OPERATING | $35,000 |
| HANSON HOUSE FOUNDATION INC PALM SPRINGS, CA | GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
| ASSISTANCE LEAGUE COACHELLA VALLEY RANCHO MIRAGE, CA | GENERAL OPERATING | $15,000 |
| DESERT BEST FRIENDS CLOSET PALM DESERT, CA | GENERAL OPERATING | $25,000 |
| PUEBLO UNIDO CDC LA QUINTA, CA | GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
| JOHN F KENNEDY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION PALM DESERT, CA | GENERAL OPERATING | $35,000 |
| FRIENDS OF THE DESERT MOUNTAINS PALM DESERT, CA | GENERAL OPERATING | $20,000 |
| REGIONAL ACCESS PROJECT FOUNDATION INC PALM DESERT, CA | GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of the Desert Palm Springs, CA | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $150,000 |
| Palm Springs Air Museum Inc Palm Springs, CA | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $346,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- James R. Houston II — Executive Director/President (40 hours/week, $151,000 compensation)
- Richard Fordiani — Trustee
- Theodore Giatas — Trustee
- Jaimi Houston — Trustee
- David N. Rennie — Trustee
- Tamara E. Hair — Trustee
- Dorsey Whitney Trust Company LLC — Trustee ($142,000 compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD FORDIANI | TRUSTEE | 1 | $16,680 |
| THEODORE GIATAS | TRUSTEE | 1 | $16,680 |
| DORSEY WHITNEY TRUST COMPANY LLC | TRUSTEE | 5 | $148,316 |
| JAMES R HOUSTON II | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 40 | $175,680 |
| JAIMI HOUSTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $16,680 |
| DAVID N RENNIE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TAMARA E HAIR | TRUSTEE | 1 | $16,680 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Houston Family Foundation fund?
The foundation supports a diverse range of charitable areas including: • Arts and culture • Education (including graduate, professional, and nursing education) • Health and nursing care • Mental health care and addiction services • Substance abuse treatment • Human services • Basic and emergency aid • Food aid and food banks
How do I apply for a grant from Houston Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 50 grants in 2024 • Made 46 grants in 2023 **Grant Sizes:** • Grant median: $40,000 • Grant maximum: $435,000 **Recent Grants (2024):** • OneFuture Coachella Valley: $400,000 (General Operating) • Palm Springs Air Museum: $346,000 (General Operating Fund) **Annual Distribution:** • 2024 total expenses: $4,323,737 • 2023 distributions: $4.4 million
Where does Houston Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. states and cities, including: • California • Colorado • Minnesota • Missouri • Washington • Washington DC Specific cities mentioned include Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, and Washington DC.
What size grants does Houston Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Houston Family Foundation awarded 44 grants totaling $2.7M — an average of about $61K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Houston Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Houston Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.3M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Houston Family Foundation's EIN?
Houston Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3853573. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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