The Houser Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Dallas, TX EIN: 84-2200162

The Houser Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $221 in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $16K.

Key facts about The Houser Foundation Inc

In short: The Houser Foundation Inc gave $16K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
84-2200162
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$15,680
Grants made (2024)
9
Average grant
$1,742
Median grant
$495
Total assets
$221
Primary geography
Texas (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$221

-81.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$16K

-27.5% YoY

Grant Count

9

-40.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

+20.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Houser Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $23 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How The Houser Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving fell 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

10states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.

Cities

DallasAustinWashingtonFalls ChurchFort WorthIrvineNew YorkTaosArlingtonBridgeviewCarrolltonConwayDentonDenverFriscoHoustonLos AltosMemphisPlanoSan Francisco

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K19 grants2020 6 grants2021 14 grants2022 15 grants2023 9 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2024) to $34K (2020). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $16K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2024

Saint Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church: $12KSaint Michael & All AngelsEpiscopal Church$12KOperation Enduring Support: $1KOperation Enduring Support$1KDallas Salvation Army: $518Dallas Salvation Army$518Couse Sharp Historical Site: $500Couse Sharp Historical Site$500The OSS Society Inc: $495The OSS Society Inc$495Network for Good: $250Network for Good$250Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum: $250Women's Council of the DallasArboretum$250Episcopal School of Dallas: $190Episcopal School of Dallas$190Dec My Room: $175Dec My Room$175

The largest 2024 recipient was Saint Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church ($12K). Together the top 9 received $16K.

Grant Size Distribution

63 grants across all recorded years

63<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Saint Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church Dallas, TXTo Support Church Activity$12,302
Operation Enduring Support Austin, TXTo support all branches of active duty military and their families$1,000
Dallas Salvation Army Dallas, TXTo Support the Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Centers.$518
Couse Sharp Historical Site Taos, NMTo Support Taos Society of Artists.$500
The OSS Society Inc Falls Church, VAEducates American public re: importance of strategic intelligence to preservation of freedom.$495
Network for Good Washington, DCCommunity Partners of Dallas Child Abuse Charity$250
Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum Dallas, TXTo Support the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.$250
Episcopal School of Dallas Dallas, TXTo Support School Activity$190
Dec My Room Houston, TXDonation to Transform Hospital Rooms for Pediatric Patients.$175

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$10K$20K$30K$40K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$221$1,177$288
Revenue$10,940$33,750$24,110
Expenses$20,867$26,878$33,613
Qualifying Distributions$20,865$26,878$31,179
Distributable Amount$23$143—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Houser Foundation Inc is led by Warren S. Houser, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Warren S. Houser

    President & Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christina S. Houser

    Vice President & Secretary

    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 Houser Foundation Inc

How much does The Houser Foundation Inc give each year?

The Houser Foundation Inc gave $16K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 15 grants.

What is The Houser Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

The Houser Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $495, and its average grant was $1,742, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Houser Foundation Inc give grants?

The Houser Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (4 grants).

Does The Houser Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Houser Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are The Houser Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

The Houser Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Saint Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church ($12,302), Operation Enduring Support ($1,000) and Dallas Salvation Army ($518), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is The Houser Foundation Inc?

The Houser Foundation Inc reported $221 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is The Houser Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Houser Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2200162. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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