Huston Foundation

EIN 36-3485275 · IL

Invitation only Typical grant ~$3K Funds in MD, IL, NC +4
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Huston Foundation based in IL paid 12 grants totaling $47.2K to 11 organizations across 7 states. Individual grants ranged from $150 to $10K, with a median of $3K. Its largest recipients included Garner Chapel Cemetary, Macular Degeneration Research, and Disabled Veterans Nat'l Foundation. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$323,141
Giving (latest yr)
$47,150
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
12
Median grant
$3K
Recipients
11
States reached
7
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Garner Chapel Cemetary$10,000
  • Macular Degeneration Research$10,000
  • Disabled Veterans Nat'l Foundation$6,000
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars$5,000
  • Paws Prayers & Promises$4,000

Where grants went

  • Maryland$16,000 · 3 grants
  • Illinois$12,000 · 2 grants
  • North Carolina$8,000 · 2 grants
  • Missouri$5,000 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$4,000 · 2 grants
  • Indiana$2,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (12)

Macular Degeneration Research
Clarksburg, MD
Medical Research
$10,000
Garner Chapel Cemetary
Ashland, IL
Assistance to Families
$10,000
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Kansas City, MO
Veterans Assistance
$5,000
Disabled Veterans Nat'l Foundation
Lanham, MD
Veterans Assistance
$5,000
Rutherford Humane Society
Rutherfordton, NC
Animal Protection & Welfare
$4,000
Paws Prayers & Promises
Tryon, NC
Animal Protection & Welfare
$4,000
Salem Lutheran Church
Chandlerville, IL
Assistance to Families
$2,000
Susan G Koman Foundation
Washington, DC
Medical Research
$2,000
Parkinson Research Foundation
Washington, DC
Medical Research
$2,000
Christ Child Society
Fort Wayne, IN
Assistance to Families & Children
$2,000
Disabled Veterans Nat'l Foundation
Lanham, MD
Veteran Assistance
$1,000
K & D Puppies
Clovis, NM
Animal Protection & Welfare
$150

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Huston Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Huston Foundation reported 12 itemized grants totaling $47.2K. Individual grants ranged from $150 to $10K (median $3K).

Recent recipients include Garner Chapel Cemetary, Macular Degeneration Research, Disabled Veterans Nat'l Foundation, among 11 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Huston Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Huston Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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