The Houser Foundation Inc
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.
The Houser Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Houser Foundation Inc gave $16K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,680
- -27.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,742
- +20.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $495
- Total assets
- $221
- -81.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Houser Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2024) to $34K (2020). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church Dallas, TX | To Support Church Activity | $12,302 |
| Operation Enduring Support Austin, TX | To support all branches of active duty military and their families | $1,000 |
| Dallas Salvation Army Dallas, TX | To Support the Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Centers. | $518 |
| Couse Sharp Historical Site Taos, NM | To Support Taos Society of Artists. | $500 |
| The OSS Society Inc Falls Church, VA | Educates American public re: importance of strategic intelligence to preservation of freedom. | $495 |
| Network for Good Washington, DC | Community Partners of Dallas Child Abuse Charity | $250 |
| Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum Dallas, TX | To Support the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. | $250 |
| Episcopal School of Dallas Dallas, TX | To Support School Activity | $190 |
| Dec My Room Houston, TX | Donation to Transform Hospital Rooms for Pediatric Patients. | $175 |
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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 | $221 | $10,940 | $20,867 | $15,680 | 9 | $20,865 | — | $23 |
| 2023 | $1,177 | $33,750 | $26,878 | $21,626 | 15 | $26,878 | — | $143 |
| 2022 | $288 | $24,110 | $33,613 | $31,179 | 14 | $31,179 | — | — |
| 2021 | $11,427 | $10,299 | $24,948 | $21,275 | 6 | $24,275 | $1 | — |
| 2020 | $16,090 | $2,969 | $35,458 | $34,280 | 19 | — | $5 | — |
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.
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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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