Huff Family Foundation
The Huff Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. It makes qualifying distributions to charitable organizations for educational, scientific, religious, and other charitable purposes.
Huff Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Huff Family Foundation gave $259K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state Texas. 65% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $259,000
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,962
- +13.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,750
- Total assets
- $6,098,094
- +21.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 65% first-time grantees (17 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Huff Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5847 San Felipe Suite 2600, Houston, TX 77057
Phone: (713) 860-5440
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Huff Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Auburn University ($52K). Together the top 10 received $162K.
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 131 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares were in Texas (38%), Alabama (20%), California (16%), New York (10%), and Louisiana (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Huff Family Foundation open to new grantees?
65%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 26 grantees (65%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 358% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $218K (2021) to $277K (2019). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $259K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn University Auburn, AL | General Operations | $52,000 |
| St Francis Episcopal Church Houston, TX | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Strake Jesuit Houston, TX | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Henry E Huntington Library & Art Gallery San Marino, CA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science Houston, TX | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres New York, NY | General Operations | $10,000 |
| New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Inc New Orleans, LA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Preservation Hall Foundation Inc New Orleans, LA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| School on Wheels Inc Los Angeles, CA | General Operations | $10,000 |
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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 | $6,098,094 | $148,960 | $398,902 | $259,000 | 26 | $254,952 | $46,999 | $71,197 |
| 2023 | $5,024,160 | $589,995 | $698,842 | $245,000 | 28 | $245,000 | $161,422 | $230,096 |
| 2022 | $4,437,083 | $965,571 | $432,193 | $234,000 | 28 | $234,000 | $133,147 | $237,423 |
| 2021 | $5,698,414 | $816,178 | $342,027 | $218,000 | 29 | — | $932,374 | $234,117 |
| 2020 | $4,305,469 | $533,094 | $396,438 | $261,375 | 20 | — | $587,096 | $217,500 |
| 2019 | $5,868,410 | $139,896 | $406,946 | $277,302 | 16 | — | $157,481 | $260,655 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Huff Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $71K 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 stated charitable purpose is to further the educational, scientific, religious, and other charitable purposes of its grantees. Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, the Houston Museum of Natural Science says its mission is to advance public knowledge and appreciation of natural science, while Baylor College of Medicine says it advances human health through patient care, research, education, and community services. School on Wheels says it works to enhance educational opportunities for children experiencing homelessness.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions including addressing hunger and poverty (Share Our Strength), preserving New Orleans music and supporting musicians (Preservation Hall Foundation), and helping Texans document organ-donation decisions (Donate Life Texas).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $259,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $52,000, with a median of $9,750. The largest grant was $52,000 to Auburn University. Other notable grants included $25,000 to St Francis Episcopal Church, $15,000 to Strake Jesuit, and $10,000 each to Baylor College of Medicine, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, School on Wheels, and several other organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan Travis Huff as Senior Vice President and Secretary; Christopher Huff as President and Treasurer; and Kelly Huff and Melissa Huff as Vice Presidents.
Huff Family Foundation is led by Christopher Huff, President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Huff
President & Treasurer
Director & Vice President → President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jonathan Travis Huff
Senior Vice President & Secretary
Director & Vice President → Senior Vice President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
$17K (2019) → $0 (2024)
Kelly Huff
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Melissa Huff
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John Huff (2019–2023) — Director & President
- Former: Karen Huff (2019–2023) — Director, Vice President & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
Frequently asked questions about Huff Family Foundation
How much does Huff Family Foundation give each year?
Huff Family Foundation gave $259K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $245K across 28 grants.
What is Huff Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Huff Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,750, and its average grant was $9,962, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Huff Family Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Huff Family Foundation give grants?
Huff Family Foundation's top state is Texas, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Alabama (20%) and California (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (8 grants), Los Angeles, CA (6 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and New Orleans, LA (2 grants).
Does Huff Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Huff Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Huff Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Huff Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Auburn University ($52,000), St Francis Episcopal Church ($25,000) and Strake Jesuit ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Huff Family Foundation?
Huff Family Foundation reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $255K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $71K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Huff Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable purpose is to further the educational, scientific, religious, and other charitable purposes of its grantees. Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Huff Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Huff 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Huff Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/huff-family-foundation-morg_dc8bc29e8df445c2a583c13491284cf4
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