The Houk Family Foundation
The Houk Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Westfield, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $38K.
The Houk Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Houk Family Foundation gave $38K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $19K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $38,485
- +257.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- -60.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $19,243
- +793.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $19,243
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Houk Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Schwab Donor Advised Fund ($38K). Together the top 2 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $38K (2021). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Donor Advised Fund Westfield, IN | Transfer of fundBalance to advised Fund | $37,985 |
| Advance America Indianapolis, IN | Charitable Purposes | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $114 | $39,440 | $38,485 | 2 | $205 |
| 2020 | $39,326 | $5,932 | $11,897 | $10,771 | 5 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Houk Family Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Daniel Houk
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Houk
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Houk Family Foundation
How much does The Houk Family Foundation give each year?
The Houk Family Foundation gave $38K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $11K across 5 grants.
Where does The Houk Family Foundation operate?
The Houk Family Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Indiana, Mississippi.
What is The Houk Family Foundation's EIN?
The Houk Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5573656. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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