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The Houghland Foundation is a private trust based in BRENTWOOD, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1987. The principal officer is James Sochovka. It holds total assets of $2.1M. Annual income is reported at $2.8M. Total assets have decreased from $4M in 2011 to $1.8M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Tennessee. According to available records, The Houghland Foundation has made 297 grants totaling $1.9M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $372K and $752K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $752K distributed across 118 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $50K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 62 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 59 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.
The Houghland Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 297 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN, AL, NC.
The Houghland Foundation has distributed a total of $1.9M across 297 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $50K.
The Houghland Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Houghland Foundation is headquartered in BRENTWOOD, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Howard | TRUSTEE | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Joseph V Russell | TRUSTEE | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| James Sochovka | TRUSTEE | $10K | $0 | $10K |
Total Giving
$432K
Total Assets
$1.8M
Fair Market Value
$2.3M
Net Worth
$1.8M
Grants Paid
$382K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$96K
Distribution Amount
$123K
Total: $1.7M
Total Grants
297
Total Giving
$1.9M
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
62
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian ChurchGENERAL PURPOSES | Nashville, TN | $20K | 2023 |
| American Cancer SocietyCANCER RESEARCH | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Middle TnGENERAL PURPOSES | Nashville, TN | $50K | 2023 |
| Volunteer State Horsemen'S FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Franklin, TN | $35K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossGENERAL PURPOSES | Nashville, TN | $15K | 2023 |
| Alive HospiceGENERAL PURPOSES | Nashville, TN | $15K | 2023 |
| Meals On WheelsMEALS ON WHEELS | Nashville, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Slavation ArmyGENERAL PURPOSES | Birminham, AL | $10K | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank - NashvilleGENERAL PURPOSES | Nashville, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| St Paul Christian AcademyGENERAL PURPOSES | Nashville, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Colgate UniversityGENERAL PURPOSE | Canajoharie, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Warner ParkGENERAL PURPOSES | Nashville, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Hands On NashvilleGENERAL PURPOSES | Nashville, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Saint Thomas Health FoundationsGENERAL PURPOSES | Nashville, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Nashville Union MissionGENERAL PURPOSES | Nashville, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Nashville Humane AssociationGENERAL PURPOSES | Nashville, TN | $7K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Williamson CountyGENERAL PURPOSES | Franklin, TN | $7K | 2023 |
| Samaritan'S PurseGENERAL PURPOSES | Boone, NC | $6K | 2023 |
| Churches Of Christ Disaster ReliefGENERAL PURPOSES | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Harpeth HallGENERAL PURPOSES | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Hillengale HhhGENERAL PURPOSES | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Nashville Coaching CoalitinGENERAL PURPOSE | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Fannie Battle Day HomeGENERAL PURPOSES | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Florida Oceanographic SocietyGENERAL PURPOSES | Stuart, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends-Vanderbilt Childrens HospitalGENERAL PURPOSES | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical CenterGENERAL PURPOSES | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Graceworks Ministries IncGENERAL PURPOSES | Franklin, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Backfield In MotionGENERAL PURPOSES | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Battle Ground AcademyGENERAL PURPOSES | Franklin, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Mid TnGENERAL PURPOSES | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Wounded WarriorsGENERAL PURPOSES | Omaha, NE | $5K | 2023 |
| Nashville SymphonyGENERAL PURPOSES | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Radnor LakeGENERAL PURPOSES | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Cheekwood Botanical GardenGENERAL PURPOSES | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Susan G Komen For The CureGENERAL PURPOSES | Dallas, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Alzheimers AssociationGENERAL PURPOSE | Knoxville, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Belle Meade PlantationGENERAL PURPOSES | Nashville, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Cumberland HeightsGENERAL PURPOSES | Nashville, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders UsaGENERAL PURPOSES | Hagerstown, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| March Of DimesGENERAL PURPOSES | Clarksville, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Father Ryan High SchoolGENERAL PURPOSES | Nashville, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Saint Henry SchoolGENERAL PURPOSES | Nashville, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Thistle FarmsGENERAL PURPOSES | Nashville, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Frist CenterGENERAL PURPOSES | Franklon, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Sunnyside United Methodist ChurchGENERAL PURPOSES | Sunnyside, GA | $2K | 2023 |
| Williamson County Humane AssociationGENERAL PURPOSES | Franklin, TN | $2K | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Troop #OneGENERAL PURPOSES | Brentwood, TN | $2K | 2023 |
| National Steeplechase FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Elkton, MD | $2K | 2023 |
| Tennessee State MuseumGENERAL PURPOSES | Nashville, TN | $2K | 2023 |
| Cedar Knob Pony CircleGENERAL PURPOSES | Taft, TN | $2K | 2023 |