The Holthouse Foundation for Kids

HOUSTON, TX EIN: 76-0620426

The Holthouse Foundation for Kids is a private independent foundation established in 2000 and based in Houston, Texas. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations that work to improve opportunities for at-risk youth through proactive programs and initiatives.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$12.4M

-1.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.1M

+2.3% YoY

Grant Count

-27.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$36K

+41.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Holthouse Foundation for Kids reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation engages in proactive initiatives to improve opportunities for at-risk children by developing and implementing programs that teach youth to set goals, build character, become self-reliant, and establish positive direction in their lives. The foundation supports the growth of organizations that provide proactive programs for at-risk youth, with a focus on:

Life skills development
Character education
Entrepreneurship
Economic development
Arts and museums
Health and wellness

The foundation strives to create opportunities for youth to take ownership of their lives by becoming successful, contributing members of society, positioning today's youth as the leaders of tomorrow.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 48 grants in 2024, with total giving of $1,057,455. Grant sizes range from approximately $500 to $420,000, with recent notable grants including:

Grant Range

s range from approximately $500 to $420,000, with recent notable grants including:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, with additional grantmaking activity in Wisconsin and Virginia.

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $3.6M (73%)

California $700K (14%)

New York $272K (6%)

Indiana $184K (4%)

Virginia $87K (2%)

Michigan $20K (0%)

Louisiana $10K (0%)

Utah $10K (0%)

+5 more states

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Indiana Louisiana Massachusetts Michigan New York Texas Utah Virginia Wisconsin

Cities

ArlingtonAspenAustinBellaireBostonCarmelDallasFort WorthHillsdaleHockeyHoustonIndianapolisIrvingKatyKingsvilleLehiMadisonMiamiMiami GardensMissouri City

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $12,449,288
Total Revenues: $999,206
Total Expenses: $1,314,000
Total Liabilities: $95,100
Investment Income and Dividends: $412,234

The foundation has been tax-exempt since September 2000.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$12,449,288	$12,679,706	$13,233,644
Revenue	$999,206	$612,266	$42,795
Expenses	$1,314,000	$1,173,746	$1,122,613
Qualifying Distributions	$1,119,813	$1,061,469	$1,013,878
Net Investment Income	$849,526	$521,272	$262,611
Distributable Amount	$1,149,015	$1,004,161	$1,033,459

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

188 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from The Holthouse Foundation for Kids

Foundation

Holthouse Foundation for Kids Grant

The Holthouse Foundation for Kids

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Kinkaid School ($420,000), P4l ($100,000), Prager University Foundation ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON HOUSTON, TX	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$25,000
P4L HOUSTON, TX	OPERATING SUPPORT	$100,000
HOUSTON METHODIST FOUNDATION HOUSTON, TX	OPERATING SUPPORT	$30,000
100 Club HOUSTON, TX	OPERATING SUPPORT	$2,000
Avenue 360 Health & Wellness HOUSTON, TX	OPERATING SUPPORT	$2,500
Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County Richmond, IN	OPERATING SUPPORT	$10,000
Fort Bend County Fair Assoc of FBCFA Rosenberg, TX	OPERATING SUPPORT	$10,000
Houston Area Parkinson Society HOUSTON, TX	OPERATING SUPPORT	$2,500
SPRINGSPIRIT HOUSTON, TX	OPERATING SUPPORT	$35,000
Houston Police Foundation Houston, TX	OPERATING SUPPORT	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Michael Holthouse serves as President of the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MICHAEL H HOLTHOUSE	PRESIDENT/Lifetime Member	5	—
RICHARD H STEIN	SEC/TREAS/MEMBER	—	—
COLLEEN HOLTHOUSE	Lifetime Member	—	—
LISA HOLTHOUSE	VICE PRESIDENT/MEMBER	5	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2003

The foundation underwrite the first-time public innovative wellness experience created by Healthcorps, Inc., a program created by Dr. Oz and his wife Lisa Oz in 2003 with a mission to strengthen communities with innovative approaches to health and wellness to help the next generation be more resilient, both mentally and physically.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Holthouse Foundation for Kids fund?

How do I apply for a grant from The Holthouse Foundation for Kids?

The foundation made 48 grants in 2024, with total giving of $1,057,455. Grant sizes range from approximately $500 to $420,000, with recent notable grants including: • Kinkaid School: $420,000 (Operating Support) • Lemonade Day: $100,000 (Operating Support) The foundation primarily funds operating support, program support, and operations support for its grantees.

Where does The Holthouse Foundation for Kids make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, with additional grantmaking activity in Wisconsin and Virginia.

What size grants does The Holthouse Foundation for Kids award?

In 2024, The Holthouse Foundation for Kids awarded 29 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $36K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Holthouse Foundation for Kids required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Holthouse Foundation for Kids reported a distributable amount of $1.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Holthouse Foundation for Kids's EIN?

The Holthouse Foundation for Kids's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0620426. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.