The Honzel Family Foundation
The Honzel Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Tacoma, Washington. Its 2024 filing lists grants to organizations in Oregon, Washington, and California, including schools, social-service organizations, and community organizations.
The Honzel Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Honzel Family Foundation gave $1.9M across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $73K), mostly in Oregon. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,905,000
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $73,269
- +10.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $31,916,502
- +8.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (4 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (85% 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 Honzel 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: 6716 Eastside Dr Ne 1, Tacoma, WA 98422
Phone: (253) 952-9163
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Honzel Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was De La Salle North Catholic HS ($175K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($225,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 75 grants of 138 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon, 12% to recipients in Washington, and 3% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Honzel Family Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 24 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $31K; repeat grants $89K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $75K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% 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 $1.3M (2021) to $1.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| De La Salle North Catholic HS Portland, OR | Tuition Assistance | $175,000 |
| St Andrew Nativity School Portland, OR | Where Need Is Greatest | $150,000 |
| Catholic Schools Endowment Foundation Portland, OR | Where Need Is Greatest | $125,000 |
| Klamath Trails Association Klamath Falls, OR | Where Need Is Greatest | $100,000 |
| Society of Saint Vincent De Paul Portland, OR | Emergency Services Rent, Utility, & Food Assistance | $100,000 |
| Bellarmine Preparatory School Tacoma, WA | Tuition Assistance | $75,000 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $225,000 |
| Friends of the Children - Klamath Basin Klamath Falls, OR | Where Need Is Greatest | $75,000 |
| Friends of the Children - Tacoma Portland, OR | Where Need Is Greatest | $75,000 |
| Jesuit High School Portland, OR | Tuition Assistance | $75,000 |
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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 | $31,916,502 | $4,796,433 | $2,152,849 | $1,905,000 | 26 | $1,905,000 | $1,172,288 | $1,929,267 |
| 2023 | $29,356,897 | $630,658 | $2,178,393 | $1,850,000 | 28 | $1,850,000 | $450,511 | $1,911,498 |
| 2022 | $30,904,632 | $3,569,445 | $2,090,320 | $1,875,000 | 28 | $1,875,000 | $3,354,125 | $1,850,579 |
| 2021 | $29,569,138 | $3,009,196 | $1,465,908 | $1,302,000 | 29 | $1,302,000 | $1,100,071 | $1,888,269 |
| 2020 | $27,929,515 | $5,589,313 | $1,588,712 | $1,455,000 | 27 | — | $542,151 | $1,365,306 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Honzel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M 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 does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in education, human services, youth development, and recreation. For example, Treehouse describes its mission as supporting children who have experienced foster care to pursue their dreams and transition successfully into adulthood. William Temple House says it provides food, counseling, clothing, and household items to Portland-area neighbors. Oregon Tech Foundation says it promotes educational, cultural, charitable, and service functions of Oregon Institute of Technology, while Klamath Ice Sports says it operates an outdoor skating facility for youth recreation and public benefit.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $1,905,000. Grant amounts ranged from $25,000 to $175,000, with a median of $75,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $175,000 to an individual recipient High School for tuition assistance; $150,000 to St. Andrew Nativity School; $125,000 to Catholic Schools Endowment Foundation; and $100,000 each to Klamath Trails Association and Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. Other grants included $75,000 each to Bellarmine Preparatory School, Friends of the Children–Klamath Basin, and Treehouse.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Drew Honzel and Karen Musica as co-trustees.
The Honzel Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Drew Honzel
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Musica
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Honzel Family Foundation
How much does The Honzel Family Foundation give each year?
The Honzel Family Foundation gave $1.9M across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 28 grants.
What is The Honzel Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Honzel Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $73,269, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Honzel Family Foundation that year got $31K on average.
Where does The Honzel Family Foundation give grants?
The Honzel Family Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (10 grants), Klamath Falls, OR (5 grants), Tacoma, WA (2 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does The Honzel Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on The Honzel Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Where Need Is Greatest" (14 grants) and "Tuition Assistance" (7 grants).
Who are The Honzel Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Honzel Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include De La Salle North Catholic HS ($175,000), St Andrew Nativity School ($150,000) and Catholic Schools Endowment Foundation ($125,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($225,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Honzel Family Foundation?
The Honzel Family Foundation reported $31.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (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 Honzel Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in education, human services, youth development, and recreation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Honzel 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 The Honzel Family Foundation's EIN?
The Honzel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1223928. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Honzel 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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