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Houff Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in WEYERS CAVE, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. It holds total assets of $2.9M. Annual income is reported at $2.7M. Total assets have grown from $2.3M in 2019 to $3.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Virginia. According to available records, Houff Charitable Foundation has made 205 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has decreased from $514K in 2021 to $279K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $544K distributed across 104 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $200K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 80 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$35K
Based on 44 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Houff Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 205 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, MD, PA.
Houff Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $1.3M across 205 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $200K.
Houff Charitable Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (814489297) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Houff Charitable Foundation is headquartered in WEYERS CAVE, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Z Houff | DIRECTOR/PRE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Deona L Houff | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kimberly H Cash | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Zane M Houff | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$309K
Total Assets
$3.1M
Fair Market Value
$4.5M
Net Worth
$3.1M
Grants Paid
$279K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$45K
Distribution Amount
$210K
Total: $2.2M
Total Grants
205
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
80
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton-Augusta YmcaCOMMUNITY RECREATION | Staunton, VA | $101K | 2023 |
| Clayton Matthews MemorialCOMMUNITY OUTREACH | Broadway, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Verona Community CenterCOMMUNITY RECREATION | Verona, VA | $20K | 2023 |
| Verona Community Food PantryFOOD PANTRY | Verona, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| SddaCOMMUNITY OUTREACH | Weyers Cave, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Bridgewater Health Care FoundationHEALTHCARE | Bridgewater, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Weyers Cave Fire DepartmentRESCUE | Weyers Cave, VA | $7K | 2023 |
| Young LifeCHILDREN OUTREACH | Staunton, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Blue Ridge Community CollegeEDUCATION | Weyers Cave, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| National Casagal AssociationCOMMUNITY OUTREACH | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Port Discovery Children'S MuseumCHILDREN'S EDUCATION | Baltimore, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Bethany UmcFOOD PANTRY | Weyers Cave, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Vision AppalachiaCOMMUNITY OUTREACH | Pittsburgh, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Bridgewater CollegeEDUCATION | Bridgewater, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Aisle 7 FellowshipCHURCH DONATION | Verona, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| South River FellowshipCHURCH DONATION | Grottoes, VA | $4K | 2023 |
| WreRELIGIOUS EDUCATION | Verona, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Boys Home IncEDUCATION | Covington, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| SacraFOOD PANTRY | Staunton, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Mental Health American Of AugustaHEALTHCARE | Staunton, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Verona Umc Food PantryFOOD PANTRY | Verona, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| NamiCOMMUNITY OUTREACH | Baltimore, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| Verona UmcCHURCH DONATION | Verona, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food BankFOOD PANTRY | Verona, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Rockingham County Fair AssociationFAIR | Harrisonburg, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Augusta ExpoCOMMUNITY OUTREACH | Fishersville, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Pleasant Valley ChurchCHURCH DONATION | Weyers Cave, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Equipping The SaintsMISSION WORK | Weyers Cave, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Monacan Indian NationHISTORY PRESERVATION | Madison Heights, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Clymore Elementary SchoolEDUCATION | Fort Defiance, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Coaches UsaCOMMUNITY OUTREACH | Harrisonburg, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Spirit HorseCOMMUNITY OUTREACH | Raphine, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Kingsway Prison & Family OutreachCOMMUNITY OUTREACH | Harrisonburg, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Augusta County FairFAMILY RECREATION | Verona, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Verona Fire DepartmentRESCUE | Verona, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Weyers Cave Ruritan ClubCOMMUNITY OUTREACH | Weyers Cave, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| American Frontier CultureEDUCATION | Staunton, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Avalon CenterCRISIS SERVICES | Williamsburg, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Child Development ResourcesEDUCATION | Norge, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Fish (Roxie Charity)COMMUNITY OUTREACH | Williamsburg, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Fort Definance High SchoolEDUCATION | Fort Definance, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Housing Partnerships IncHOME REPAIRS | Williamsburg, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Jamestown Yorktown FoundationEDUCATION | Williamsburg, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Renewing Homes Of Greater AugustaCOMMUNITY OUTREACH | Staunton, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Speaking Spirits MinistriesCOMMUNITY OUTREACH | Richmond, VA | $500 | 2023 |
| Compass CenterCOMMUNITY OUTREACH | Glen Allen, VA | $500 | 2023 |