The Holthouse Foundation for Kids
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
29
-27.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
+41.1% YoY
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:
Ready to take the next step with The Holthouse Foundation for Kids?
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
States
Cities
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.
| 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
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
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
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
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with The Holthouse Foundation for Kids on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities