The Holthouse Foundation for Kids
The Holthouse Foundation for Kids is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. It supports organizations providing proactive programs for at-risk youth, with an emphasis on life skills, character education, and entrepreneurship.
The Holthouse Foundation for Kids at a glance
In short: The Holthouse Foundation for Kids gave $1.1M across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in Texas. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,057,455
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- -27.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,464
- +41.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $12,449,288
- -1.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (13 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (86% 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 Holthouse Foundation for Kids
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It accepts inquiry letters year-round and may invite an organization to submit a formal application; an invitation is not a promise of support.
- Contact
Mailing address: 952 Echo Lane Suite 478, Houston, TX 77024
Phone: (713) 626-5511
Website: https://holthousefoundationforkids.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Holthouse Foundation for Kids
Who The Holthouse Foundation for Kids funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kinkaid School ($420K). Together the top 10 received $950K.
Grant Size Distribution
188 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 158 grants of 188 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 9% to California, 2% to New York, 1% to Indiana, and less than 1% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Holthouse Foundation for Kids open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 29 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $57K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% 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 $878K (2021) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kinkaid School Houston, TX | Operating Support | $420,000 |
| P4L Houston, TX | Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Prager University Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA | Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science Houston, TX | Operating Support | $65,000 |
| Crime Stoppers of Houston Inc Houston, TX | Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Springspirit Houston, TX | Operating Support | $35,000 |
| Houston Methodist Foundation Houston, TX | Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Children's Museum of Houston Houston, TX | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Astros Foundation Houston, TX | Program Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $12,449,288 | $999,206 | $1,314,000 | $1,057,455 | 29 | $1,119,813 | $849,526 | $1,149,015 |
| 2023 | $12,679,706 | $612,266 | $1,173,746 | $1,033,829 | 40 | $1,061,469 | $521,272 | $1,004,161 |
| 2022 | $13,233,644 | $42,795 | $1,122,613 | $985,150 | 39 | $1,013,878 | $262,611 | $1,033,459 |
| 2021 | $14,334,399 | $1,439,048 | $1,026,369 | $878,056 | 39 | $902,846 | $1,333,747 | $1,125,665 |
| 2020 | $13,922,453 | $884,360 | $1,066,038 | $928,599 | 41 | — | $796,585 | $932,242 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated focus is supporting organizations that provide proactive programs for at-risk youth and promote life skills, character education, and entrepreneurship.
Its 2024 grantees included organizations with varied missions. For example, SpringSpirit says it provides youth opportunities through sports, education, and mentoring; HealthCorps says it helps teens build healthy habits through education in physical, mental, and community wellness; and Crime Stoppers of Houston says it works to solve and prevent crime in the Greater Houston area. The Houston Museum of Natural Science describes its mission as advancing knowledge of natural science and maintaining a museum of the first class.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $1,057,455. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $420,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest listed grant was $420,000 to Kinkaid School for operating support. Other large grants included $100,000 each to P4L, Prager University Foundation, and Texas Christian University; $65,000 to the Houston Museum of Natural Science; and $50,000 to Crime Stoppers of Houston.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Inquiry letters are accepted throughout the year; the foundation may invite an organization to submit a formal application or deny the request at that stage. An invitation to submit a proposal is not a promise of funding. The grant program description identifies nonprofit entities recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as eligible.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael H. Holthouse as President/Lifetime Member; Richard H. Stein as Secretary/Treasurer/Member; Colleen Holthouse as Lifetime Member; and Lisa Holthouse as Vice President/Member.
The Holthouse Foundation for Kids is led by Michael H. Holthouse, President & Lifetime Member since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael H. Holthouse
President & Lifetime Member
President & Director → President & Lifetime Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Holthouse
Lifetime Member
Director → Lifetime Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lisa Holthouse
Vice President & Member
Vice President & Director → Vice President & Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard H. Stein
Secretary, Treasurer & Member
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Secretary, Treasurer & Member, 2024
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 Holthouse Foundation for Kids
How much does The Holthouse Foundation for Kids give each year?
The Holthouse Foundation for Kids gave $1.1M across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 40 grants.
What is The Holthouse Foundation for Kids's typical grant size?
The Holthouse Foundation for Kids's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $36,464, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Holthouse Foundation for Kids that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Holthouse Foundation for Kids give grants?
The Holthouse Foundation for Kids gives mostly in Texas: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (19 grants).
Does The Holthouse Foundation for Kids give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of The Holthouse Foundation for Kids's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Holthouse Foundation for Kids's largest grantees?
The Holthouse Foundation for Kids's largest 2024 grantees include Kinkaid School ($420,000), P4L ($100,000) and Prager University Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Holthouse Foundation for Kids?
The Holthouse Foundation for Kids reported $12.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (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 Holthouse Foundation for Kids fund?
The foundation’s stated focus is supporting organizations that provide proactive programs for at-risk youth and promote life skills, character education, and entrepreneurship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Holthouse Foundation for Kids?
The foundation 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 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.
Does The Holthouse Foundation for Kids 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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Grantable. (2026). The Holthouse Foundation for Kids funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-holthouse-foundation-for-kids-morg_99556be561834f1594cb731929ee8a2e
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