The Huff Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas, established in 2015. The foundation makes qualifying distributions to various charitable organizations to further educational, scientific, religious, and other charitable causes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$259K
+5.7% YoY
Grant Count
26
-7.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+13.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is to make qualifying distributions to various charitable organizations to further educational, scientific, religious, and other charitable causes. The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus, indicating a broad philanthropic scope across multiple cause areas.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 20 grants in its most recent fiscal year (2023). Based on available grant data, the foundation supports organizations including:
Grant Range
s have ranged from approximately $7,500 to $32,000, with a median grant amount of $7,500. Total giving in 2023 was $245,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports charitable organizations across multiple states and major cities in the United States, including Texas, New York, California, Washington D.C., and other locations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $5,024,160
- Total Revenues: $589,995
- Total Expenses: $698,842
- Total Giving: $245,000
- Number of Employees: 0
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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
131 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Auburn University ($52,000), St Francis Episcopal Church ($25,000), Strake Jesuit ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ST FRANCIS EPISCOPAL CHURCH HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
| STRAKE JESUIT HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
| TX Heart Institute Houston, TX | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Auburn University Auburn, AL | General Operations | $52,000 |
| Donate Life Texas Dallas, TX | General Operation | $5,000 |
| Alexandria House Los Angeles, CA | General Operation | $5,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | General Operations | $5,000 |
| The Oaks School Los Angeles, CA | General Operations | $2,500 |
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers and Big Sisters Foundation Austin, TX | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $9,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by the Huff family, with key personnel including:
- John Huff (Director/President)
- Jonathan Travis Huff (Director/Vice President)
- Karen Huff (Director/Vice President/Secretary)
- Christopher Huff (Director/Vice President)
All directors serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN TRAVIS HUFF | Senior VP & Secretary | — | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HUFF | President & Treasurer | — | — |
| Kelly Huff | Vice President | — | — |
| Melissa Huff | Vice President | — | — |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation's most recent tax filing was submitted on September 1, 2023, covering fiscal year 2023. The foundation maintains tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(3) private foundation (EIN: 47-2092898).
Community Foundation awards more than $179K in grantsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Huff Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's stated purpose is to make qualifying distributions to various charitable organizations to further educational, scientific, religious, and other charitable causes. The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus, indicating a broad philanthropic scope across multiple cause areas.
How do I apply for a grant from Huff Family Foundation?
The foundation made 20 grants in its most recent fiscal year (2023). Based on available grant data, the foundation supports organizations including: • St Francis Episcopal Church ($31,500) • Georgia Tech Foundation ($20,000) • Houston Museum of Natural Science ($15,000) • Baylor College of Medicine Grant sizes have ranged from approximately $7,500 to $32,000, with a median grant amount of $7,500. Total giving in 2023 was $245,000.
Where does Huff Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports charitable organizations across multiple states and major cities in the United States, including Texas, New York, California, Washington D.C., and other locations.
What size grants does Huff Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Huff Family Foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $259K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Huff Family Foundation's EIN?
Huff Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2092898. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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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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