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Huffington Foundation is a private trust based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1989. It holds total assets of $142.8M. Annual income is reported at $40.7M. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Huffington Foundation has made 164 grants totaling $37.6M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $8.9M and $10.4M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $10.4M distributed across 38 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $2M, with an average award of $229K. The foundation has supported 64 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, California, Connecticut, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$219K
Largest Grant
$2M
Based on 41 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.
Huffington Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 164 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, CA, CT.
Huffington Foundation has distributed a total of $37.6M across 164 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $229K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $2M.
Huffington Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Huffington Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Huffington | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ralph Dittman | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$142.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$142.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
164
Total Giving
$37.6M
Average Grant
$229K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
64
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The RoseFOR WOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAMS | Houston, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Star Of HopeFOR HOMELESS SUPPORT PROGRAMS | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Texas Children'S HospitalFOR MEDICAL RESEARCH PROGRAMS | Houston, TX | $2M | 2023 |
| William Marsh Rice UniversityFOR CHILD HEALTH POLICY CHAIR | Houston, TX | $1M | 2023 |
| Camp For All FoundationFOR CHILD SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Houston, TX | $1M | 2023 |
| Baylor College Of MedicineFOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH | Houston, TX | $1M | 2023 |
| Kid'S Meals IncFOR CHILD HUNGER PROGRAMS | Houston, TX | $600K | 2023 |
| River Oaks Baptist SchoolFOR CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | Houston, TX | $500K | 2023 |
| The Nature ConservancyFOR ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION PROGRAMS | Houston, TX | $500K | 2023 |
| Covenant House TexasFOR HOMELESS SUPPORT PROGRAMS | Houston, TX | $500K | 2023 |
| Emerge FellowshipFOR SECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORT AND COUNSELING PROGRAMS | Houston, TX | $350K | 2023 |
| Houston Area Women'S CenterFOR WOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAMS | Houston, TX | $250K | 2023 |
| Houston Amazing PlaceFOR DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $250K | 2023 |
| Kipp Texas Public SchoolsFOR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Houston, TX | $250K | 2023 |
| Harris County Hospital District FoundationFOR A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO HELP RENOVATE BEN TAUB HOSPITAL'S TRAUMA CENTER | Bellaire, TX | $200K | 2023 |
| Urban Harvest IncFOR PERMACULTURE PROGRAMS | Houston, TX | $175K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of HoustonFOR WOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAMS | Houston, TX | $150K | 2023 |
| Women'S Home (The)FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAMS | Houston, TX | $150K | 2023 |
| Women'S Resource (The)FOR FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS | Houston, TX | $110K | 2023 |
| Yes Prep Public SchoolsFOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Search Homeless CenterFOR HOMELESS SUPPORT PROGRAMS | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Houston Area Parkinson SocietyFOR PARKINSON'S RESEARCH | Houston, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Houston Botanic GardenTO SUPPORT HOUSTON BOTANIC GARDEN'S CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| The Arbor SchoolFOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Brookwood Community (The)FOR ADULT SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Brookshire, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Periwinkle Foundation (The)FOR CANCER SURVIVOR SUPPORT PROGRAM | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Bo'S PlaceFOR GRIEF SUPPORT PROGRAMS | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Healthcare For The HomelessFOR HEALTHCARE SERVICES | Houston, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Vecino Health CentersFOR MEDICAL SERVICES SUPPORT PROGRAMS | Houston, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Child AdvocatesFOR CHILD ABUSE VICTIM LEGAL SUPPORT SERVICES | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Casa De Esperanza De Los NinosFOR HOUSING FOR CHILDREN VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Houston WildernessFOR ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION PROGRAMS | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Small Steps Nurturing CenterFOR CHILDREN SUPPORT PROGRAMS | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Asia Societynew York (The)FOR CULTURAL DIVERSITY SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Holly HallFOR SENIOR RETIREMENT CENTER SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Houston HospiceFOR HOSPICE PROGRAMS | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Trees For HoustonFOR ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION PROGRAMS | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Citizens For Animal ProtectionFOR ANIMAL SHELTER SUPPORT SERVICES | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Spay-Neuter Assistance ProgramFOR ANIMAL SUPPORT SERVICES | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Houston Museum Of Natural ScienceFOR THE MUSEUM'S ANNUAL FUND | Houston, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationFOR ALZHEIMER'S MEDICAL RESEARCH | Houston, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Stanford UniversityFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE EARTH, ENERGY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES BUILDING AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY. | Stanford, CA | $1.5M | 2022 |
| Target HungerFOR NEW BUILDING FOR FOOD SERVICES PROGRAMS | Houston, TX | $500K | 2022 |