The Hall Houseman Family Foundation
The Hall Houseman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Richland, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including Michigan nonprofits working in conservation, social services, health, youth mentoring, and the arts, as well as organizations outside Michigan.
The Hall Houseman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hall Houseman Family Foundation gave $359K across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Michigan. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $358,968
- +63.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +52.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,447
- +7.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,659,228
- -1.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (11 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (82% 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 The Hall Houseman Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15849 Locke Lane, Richland, MI 49083
Phone: (269) 671-5934
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hall Houseman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy ($76K). Together the top 10 received $218K.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 142 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. The remaining reported shares went to New York and Massachusetts (7% each), and Colorado and Virginia (1% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Hall Houseman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 38 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 75% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $165K (2022) to $684K (2021). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $359K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy Galesburg, MI | Operations | $75,533 |
| Western Michigan University-Wmuk Kalamazoo, MI | WMUK | $30,000 |
| Leelanau Conservancy Leland, MI | Operations | $27,435 |
| Ministry with Community Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $20,000 |
| Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $10,000 |
| Bronson Health Foundation Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $10,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology Ithaca, NY | Operations | $10,000 |
| Goodwill of Southwest Michigan Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $10,000 |
| YWCA of Kalamazoo Kalamazoo, MI | 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 | $5,659,228 | $213,360 | $368,895 | $358,968 | 38 | $359,228 | $257,447 | $480,483 |
| 2023 | $5,746,180 | $263,265 | $220,020 | $219,000 | 25 | $219,234 | $353,362 | $393,187 |
| 2022 | $5,702,935 | $79,532 | $169,216 | $165,344 | 29 | $165,559 | $78,802 | $330,790 |
| 2021 | $5,755,850 | $602,472 | $688,033 | $683,713 | 24 | $683,908 | $162,826 | $365,905 |
| 2020 | $5,537,854 | $3,025,004 | $198,597 | $197,031 | 26 | — | $122,809 | $180,853 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hall Houseman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $480K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations in several fields. For example, Leelanau Conservancy says its mission is to conserve Leelanau County’s land, water, and scenic character and provide educational programs about the county’s natural heritage. Ministry with Community says it aims to empower people to make positive life changes, while Big Brothers Big Sisters says it creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships for youth. The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra describes its mission as serving the community through musical listening and learning experiences.
Other 2024 recipients include Bronson Health Foundation, whose stated role is to connect philanthropic support with Bronson’s healing missions; Out MetroWest, which says it builds communities where LGBTQ+ youth thrive; and Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, which says it provides southwest Michigan residents opportunities to appreciate and create visual art.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $358,968. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $75,533, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $75,533 to Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy, $30,000 to Western Michigan University-WMUK, $27,435 to Leelanau Conservancy, and $20,000 to Ministry with Community. Each was listed for operations, except the WMUK grant, whose stated purpose was “WMUK.”
Other 2024 grants included $15,000 to Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes; $10,000 each to Big Brothers Big Sisters, Bronson Health Foundation, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Goodwill of Southwest Michigan, YWCA of Kalamazoo, Out MetroWest, and Greater Boston PFLAG; and $8,000 to Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Curtis Hall as president and treasurer, Susan Houseman as secretary, and Russell Hall, Brian Hall, Evelyn Hall, and Michael Hall as directors.
The Hall Houseman Family Foundation is led by Curtis Hall, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Curtis Hall
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian Hall
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Evelyn Hall
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Hall
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Russell Hall
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Houseman
Secretary
Secretary & Vice President → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Hall Houseman Family Foundation
How much does The Hall Houseman Family Foundation give each year?
The Hall Houseman Family Foundation gave $359K across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $219K across 25 grants.
What is The Hall Houseman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hall Houseman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,447, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hall Houseman Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Hall Houseman Family Foundation give grants?
The Hall Houseman Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (7%) and Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kalamazoo, MI (14 grants), Leland, MI (2 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Richland, MI (2 grants).
Does The Hall Houseman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on The Hall Houseman Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (35 grants).
Who are The Hall Houseman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hall Houseman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy ($75,533), Western Michigan University-Wmuk ($30,000) and Leelanau Conservancy ($27,435), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hall Houseman Family Foundation?
The Hall Houseman Family Foundation reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $359K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $480K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Hall Houseman Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations in several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hall Houseman Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 The Hall Houseman Family Foundation's EIN?
The Hall Houseman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3356459. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Hall Houseman 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.
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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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