The Hougen Foundation
The Hougen Foundation is a private foundation based in Swartz Creek, Michigan. Its 2024 grants supported charitable and educational organizations, including organizations working in medical care, education, food assistance, and community services.
The Hougen Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hougen Foundation gave $225K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Michigan. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $225,000
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,036
- -10.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,442,648
- +5.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (3 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (73% 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 Hougen Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3001 Hougen Dr, Swartz Creek, MI 48473
Phone: (810) 701-3630
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hougen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was McLaren Regional Medical Center ($30K). Together the top 10 received $138K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 121 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. Other recipient states included Illinois (7%), Georgia (4%), Arizona (4%), and Virginia (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Hougen Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 28 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). 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 $180K (2020) to $232K (2021). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McLaren Regional Medical Center Flint, MI | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Fenton Area Public Schools Fenton, MI | Educational | $18,000 |
| Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | Educational | $15,000 |
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | Educational | $15,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Flint Police Fund Flint, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Eastern Michigan Flint, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Kettering University Flint, MI | Educational | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Southfield, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital Royal Oak, MI | Charitable | $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 | $3,442,648 | $403,082 | $237,927 | $225,000 | 28 | $230,006 | $397,599 | $233,062 |
| 2023 | $3,277,473 | $173,587 | $219,387 | $215,400 | 24 | $215,406 | $173,265 | $210,064 |
| 2022 | $3,323,191 | $262,633 | $227,710 | $218,500 | 25 | $220,578 | $260,069 | $210,420 |
| 2021 | $3,288,268 | $258,316 | $233,072 | $232,400 | 23 | $232,400 | $257,689 | $239,517 |
| 2020 | $3,263,015 | $278,001 | $188,755 | $180,000 | 21 | — | $276,159 | $186,789 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hougen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $233K 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 educational and charitable purposes. Among its grantees, Fenton Area Public Schools describes its purpose as supporting and enhancing academic, art, and athletic programs for local public school children. The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan says its mission is to provide food for people in need and work with partner organizations to address hunger. The Arthritis Foundation says it pursues a cure for arthritis and provides resources, science, advocacy, and community connections.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $225,000 through 28 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $30,000 to McLaren Regional Medical Center for a charitable purpose; $18,000 to Fenton Area Public Schools for an educational purpose; and $15,000 each to Eastern Michigan University and the University of Chicago for educational purposes. The foundation also gave $10,000 each to the Arthritis Foundation, Flint Police Fund, Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, Kettering University, Salvation Army, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and Genesys Health Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Victory L. Hougen as director; Randall B. Hougen as president, treasurer, and director; and Holly Hougen as secretary and director.
The Hougen Foundation is led by Randall B. Hougen, President, Treasurer & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Randall B. Hougen
President, Treasurer & Director
President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director → President, Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victory L. Hougen
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Holly Hougen
Secretary & Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Douglas S. Hougen (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Bradley Hougen (2020) — Director
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 Hougen Foundation
How much does The Hougen Foundation give each year?
The Hougen Foundation gave $225K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $215K across 24 grants.
What is The Hougen Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hougen Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,036, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hougen Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Hougen Foundation give grants?
The Hougen Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Flint, MI (8 grants) and Fenton, MI (2 grants).
Does The Hougen Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on The Hougen Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (22 grants) and "Educational" (6 grants).
Who are The Hougen Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hougen Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include McLaren Regional Medical Center ($30,000), Fenton Area Public Schools ($18,000) and Eastern Michigan University ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hougen Foundation?
The Hougen Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $230K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $233K (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 Hougen Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included educational and charitable purposes. Among its grantees, Fenton Area Public Schools describes its purpose as supporting and enhancing academic, art, and athletic programs for local public school children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hougen Foundation?
The foundation 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 Hougen Foundation's EIN?
The Hougen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2388686. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Hougen 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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Grantable. (2026). The Hougen Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hougen-foundation-morg_46d76384cb25458dbcd98c2a5b0ab698
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