H H and Edna Houseman Charitable Tr

EIN 76-0636804 · LA

Invitation only Typical grant ~$7.5K Funds in TX, LA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, H H and Edna Houseman Charitable Tr based in LA paid 33 grants totaling $532.5K to 33 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $1.2K to $110K, with a median of $7.5K. Its largest recipients included GARLYN PLACE, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTHEAST, and UNITED CHRISTIAN CARE CENTER OF. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$7,307,933
Giving (latest yr)
$532,490
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
33
Median grant
$7.5K
Recipients
33
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Garlyn Place$110,000
  • Catholic Charities of Southeast$80,000
  • United Christian Care Center of$39,750
  • Casa of the Sabine Neches Region$30,000
  • Orange Christian Services Inc$30,000

Where grants went

  • Texas$507,490 · 30 grants
  • Louisiana$25,000 · 3 grants

Grants Paid (33)

Garlyn Place
Vidor, TX
Unrestricted Gift
$110,000
Catholic Charities of Southeast
Beaumont, TX
Unrestricted Gift
$80,000
United Christian Care Center of
Vidor, TX
Unrestricted Gift
$39,750
Casa of the Sabine Neches Region
Orange, TX
Unrestricted Gift
$30,000
Orange Christian Services Inc
Orange, TX
Unrestricted Gift
$30,000
Rape & Suicide Crisis Center of
Beaumont, TX
Unrestricted Gift
$25,000
Buckner Children & Family Services
Beaumont, TX
Unrestricted Gift
$20,100
Salvation Army - Orange
Orange, TX
Unrestricted Gift
$20,000
Fishers of Men Ministries
Vidor, TX
Unrestricted Gift
$20,000
Julie Rogers Gift of Life Program
Beaumont, TX
Unrestricted Gift
$20,000
The University of Texas Health
Houston, TX
Unrestricted Gift
$15,000
Vidor Rotary Club
Vidor, TX
Unrestricted Gift
$15,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. H H and Edna Houseman Charitable Tr does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

H H and Edna Houseman Charitable Tr is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.

In its most recent filing, H H and Edna Houseman Charitable Tr reported 33 itemized grants totaling $532.5K. Individual grants ranged from $1.2K to $110K (median $7.5K).

Recent recipients include GARLYN PLACE, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTHEAST, UNITED CHRISTIAN CARE CENTER OF, among 33 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

H H and Edna Houseman Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in Louisiana, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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