The Houtz Family Foundation Inc
The Houtz Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Ohio, Iowa, and Oklahoma.
The Houtz Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Houtz Family Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $91K), mostly in Ohio. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,372,000
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $91,467
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $22,339,700
- +2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (91% 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 Houtz Family Foundation Inc
- 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: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Houtz Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dayton Society of Natural History Dayton Museum of ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 24 grants of 67 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 5% to Iowa, and 4% to Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Houtz Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $58K; repeat grants $97K. How we count
Medians: $58K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% 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 $1.0M (2020) to $1.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton Society of Natural History Dayton Museum of Dayton, OH | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Foodbank Inc Dayton, OH | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Dayton History Dayton, OH | carousel pavilion | $150,000 |
| Society for the Improvement of Conditions for Stra Dayton, OH | Charitable Event | $112,000 |
| Emerge Recovery & Trades Initiative Xenia, OH | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| United Rehabilitation Services of Greater Dayton Dayton, OH | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Young Life Boone, IA | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Hannahs Treasure Chest Miamisburg, OH | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Servias Ministries Inc Bethany, OK | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Sophie Kerrigan for the Love of Animals Dayton, OH | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
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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 | $22,339,700 | $2,259,937 | $1,749,646 | $1,372,000 | 15 | $1,444,284 | $1,985,531 | $1,641,597 |
| 2023 | $21,744,409 | $678,631 | $1,605,350 | $1,292,500 | 14 | $1,363,346 | $504,713 | $1,384,270 |
| 2022 | $22,671,128 | $1,182,310 | $1,850,753 | $1,485,000 | 14 | $1,557,923 | $1,141,943 | $1,358,893 |
| 2021 | $23,339,571 | $2,288,398 | $1,647,622 | $1,245,000 | 14 | $1,319,781 | $2,047,664 | $1,581,665 |
| 2020 | $22,698,795 | $949,178 | $1,325,950 | $1,015,000 | 10 | — | $985,427 | $1,297,972 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Houtz Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.6M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a history organization, a food bank, rehabilitation and recovery organizations, a church, and animal-welfare and youth organizations.
Among the grantees, Dayton History says its purpose is to promote and share local historical knowledge, preserve historical materials and sites, and provide educational experiences. Therapeutic Riding Institute says it uses equine-assisted services and therapies to improve the lives and health of people in southwest Ohio with special needs. Clothes That Work says it helps people prepare for employment success through clothing, education, and empowerment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $1,372,000. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $250,000, with a median of $50,000. Among the largest were $250,000 each to Dayton Society of Natural History Dayton Museum of and Foodbank Inc, both for general and unrestricted purposes; $150,000 to Dayton History for its carousel pavilion; and $112,000 to Society for the Improvement of Conditions for Stra for a charitable event. Other 2024 grants included $100,000 each to Emerge Recovery & Trades Initiative and United Rehabilitation Services of Greater Dayton, both for general and unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Timothy F Houtz as director and president; James C Houtz as director and vice president; and Nancy Sue Houtz as director and secretary.
The Houtz Family Foundation Inc is led by Timothy F Houtz, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Timothy F Houtz
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James C Houtz
Director & Vice President
Director & Vice President → Director, Vice President & Secretary, 2022
Director, Vice President & Secretary → Director & Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Sue Houtz
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ralph A Skilken Jr. (2020–2021) — Secretary
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 Houtz Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Houtz Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Houtz Family Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 14 grants.
What is The Houtz Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Houtz Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $91,467, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Houtz Family Foundation Inc that year got $58K on average.
Where does The Houtz Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Houtz Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dayton, OH (9 grants).
Does The Houtz Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 87% of The Houtz Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Houtz Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Houtz Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Dayton Society of Natural History Dayton Museum of ($250,000), Foodbank Inc ($250,000) and Dayton History ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Houtz Family Foundation Inc?
The Houtz Family Foundation Inc reported $22.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (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 Houtz Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a history organization, a food bank, rehabilitation and recovery organizations, a church, and animal-welfare and youth organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Houtz Family Foundation Inc?
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 Houtz Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Houtz Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2219612. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Houtz Family Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Houtz Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-houtz-family-foundation-inc-morg_c5976e384dd143508ac5db7e1484c4a3
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