The Robert a and Margaret C

Foundation · Grantmaker Dallas, TX EIN: 20-3844272

The Robert a and Margaret C is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 8 grants totaling $140K. Net investment income was $4K.

Key facts about The Robert a and Margaret C

EIN: 20-3844272
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2023
Annual giving (2023): $139,632
Grants made (2023): 8
Average grant: $17,454
Median grant: $10,816
Primary geography: Idaho (85% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated April 2026.

Who The Robert a and Margaret C funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Robert a and Margaret C's 8 itemized 2023 grants were Idaho (85%), Kansas (8%) and Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bellevue, ID (2 grants), Ketchum, ID (2 grants) and Hailey, ID (2 grants). 88% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How The Robert a and Margaret C gives

Giving grew 1296% from 2020 to 2023. Method
In 2023 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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Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$140K

+1523.6% YoY

Grant Count

+700.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$17K

+103.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert a and Margaret C reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Robert a and Margaret C

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Idaho $118K (85%)

Kansas $12K (8%)

Texas $10K (7%)

Share of all 8 itemized 2023 grant dollars.

States

Idaho Kansas Texas

Cities

BellevueHaileyKetchumDallasWichita

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2023	2022	2021
Total Assets	—	$154,912	$168,418
Revenue	$1,567	$14,206	$4,234
Expenses	$156,051	$19,364	$20,454
Qualifying Distributions	$139,632	$8,600	$9,000
Net Investment Income	$3,688	$14,206	$4,234
Distributable Amount	$6,774	$8,306	$9,854

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2023

Grant Size Distribution

11 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest recipients include The Hunger Coalition ($83,500), St Luke's Wood River Foundation ($15,000), Swift Sure Ranch ($15,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
THE HUNGER COALITION Bellevue, ID	GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS	$83,500
ST LUKE'S WOOD RIVER FOUNDATION Ketchum, ID	GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS	$15,000
SWIFT SURE RANCH Bellevue, ID	GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS	$15,000
VICTORY IN THE VALLEY Wichita, KS	GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS	$11,632
SCOTTISH RITE FOR CHILDREN Dallas, TX	SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS	$10,000
THE ADVOCATES Hailey, ID	GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS	$2,000
THE SENIOR CONNECTION Hailey, ID	GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS	$1,500
BIG WOOD CHURCH Ketchum, ID	GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2023 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Robert a Houston	Ex. Director	—	—
Margaret C Houston	Vice President	—	—
Kristine Houston McCallum	President	10	$11,000
Robert C Houston	Director	—	—
Jonathan a Houston	Director	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Robert a and Margaret C?

The Robert a and Margaret C is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Dallas, TX. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.

Where does The Robert a and Margaret C operate?

The Robert a and Margaret C has awarded grants in Idaho, Kansas, Texas.

What size grants does The Robert a and Margaret C award?

In 2023, The Robert a and Margaret C awarded 8 grants totaling $140K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Robert a and Margaret C required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Robert a and Margaret C reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.