May Kay Houck Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 59-0777857

Foundation Overview

Based in Sarasota, FL, May Kay Houck Foundation has awarded 237 grants totaling $1,347,000 to organizations in New York, Massachusetts and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $17,500, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,347,000
Total Assets
$2,872,573
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
20
Median Grant
$6,000
% Median Grant Growth
+20% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 10%

2 of 20 recipients (10%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
New York

59% of grants are awarded in New York, with additional funding distributed across 10 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within New York, funding concentrates in Rochester (16%), Albany (8%), Ithica (8%).

Funding Trajectory
+5%

Stable funding levels with 5% change over 9 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
Community Projects

Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into May Kay Houck Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Adirondack Council $500 Elizabethtown, NY, US Program Services 2024
Adirondack Land Trust $1,000 Keene, NY, US Program Services 2024
Aim High Childrens Services $1,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Program Services 2024
Albany Symphony $14,000 Albany, NY, US Program Services 2024
Canandaigua Lake Watershed Assoc $10,000 Canandaigua, NY, US Program Services 2024
Cobblestone Foundations $10,000 Farmington, NY, US Program Services 2024
Finger Lakes Land Trust $13,000 Ithica, NY, US Program Services 2024
Foodlink $8,000 Rochester, NY, US Program Services 2024
Genesee Valley Conservancy $15,000 Geneseo, NY, US Program Services 2024
Haywood Habitat For Humanity $7,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2024
Lake Placid Center For The Arts $500 Lake Placid, NY, US Program Services 2024
Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Ct $10,000 Sarasota, FL, US Program Services 2024
Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy $5,000 Delmar, NY, US Program Services 2024
Mote Marine Laboratory $4,000 Sarasota, FL, US Program Services 2024
Protect The Adirondacks $500 Johnsburg, NY, US Program Services 2024
Reach Of Haywood County Inc $10,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2024
Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc $5,000 Palmetto, FL, US Program Services 2024
Vail Veterans Foundation $2,500 Vail, CO, US Program Services 2024
Sarge's Animal Rescue $7,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2024
Wild Wings Inc $5,000 Honeoye, NY, US Program Services 2024
Adirondack Council $500 Elizabethtown, NY, US Program Services 2023
Adirondack Land Trust $500 Keene, NY, US Program Services 2023
Aim High Childrens Services $500 Brooklyn, NY, US Program Services 2023
Albany Symphony $10,000 Albany, NY, US Program Services 2023
Canandaigua Lake Watershed Assoc $10,000 Canandaigua, NY, US Program Services 2023
Cobblestone Foundations $6,000 Farmington, NY, US Program Services 2023
Finger Lakes Land Trust $17,500 Ithica, NY, US Program Services 2023
Foodlink $8,000 Rochester, NY, US Program Services 2023
Friends Of The Mendon Public Librar $4,000 Honeoye Falls, NY, US Program Services 2023
Genesee Valley Conservancy $10,000 Geneseo, NY, US Program Services 2023
Haywood Habitat For Humanity $9,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2023
Lake Placid Center For The Arts $500 Lake Placid, NY, US Program Services 2023
Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Ct $10,000 Sarasota, FL, US Program Services 2023
Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy $2,000 Delmar, NY, US Program Services 2023
Mote Marine Laboratory $2,000 Sarasota, FL, US Program Services 2023
Protect The Adirondacks $500 Johnsburg, NY, US Program Services 2023
Reach Of Haywood County Inc $10,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2023
Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc $5,000 Palmetto, FL, US Program Services 2023
Vail Veterans Foundation $2,000 Vail, CO, US Program Services 2023
Adirondack Council $1,000 Elizabethtown, NY, US Program Services 2022
Adirondack Mountain Club $500 Lake George, NY, US Program Services 2022
Aim High Childrens Services $1,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Program Services 2022
Albany Symphony $14,000 Albany, NY, US Program Services 2022
Canandaigua Lake Watershed Assoc $10,000 Canandaigua, NY, US Program Services 2022
Finger Lakes Land Trust $12,000 Ithica, NY, US Program Services 2022
Foodlink $8,000 Rochester, NY, US Program Services 2022
Friends Of The Mendon Public Librar $4,000 Honeoye Falls, NY, US Program Services 2022
Genesee Valley Conservancy $12,000 Geneseo, NY, US Program Services 2022
Haywood Habitat For Humanity $15,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2022
Lake Placid Center For The Arts $500 Lake Placid, NY, US Program Services 2022
Love Leads Us Inc $5,000 Lima, NY, US Program Services 2022
Manasota Lighthouse For Blind Inc $12,000 Sarasota, FL, US Program Services 2022
Mote Marine Laboratory $5,000 Sarasota, FL, US Program Services 2022
Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy $4,000 Delmar, NY, US Program Services 2022
Open Door Mission $5,000 Rochester, NY, US Program Services 2022
Reach Of Haywood County Inc $10,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2022
Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc $5,000 Palmetto, FL, US Program Services 2022
Vail Veterans Foundation $2,000 Vail, CO, US Program Services 2022
World Central Kitchen $10,000 Washington, DC, US Program Services 2022
Ymca Of Greater Rochester $5,000 Rochester, NY, US Program Services 2022
Adirondack Council $1,000 Elizabethtown, NY, US Program Services 2022
Adirondack Mountain Club $500 Lake George, NY, US Program Services 2022
Aim High Childrens Services $1,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Program Services 2022
Albany Symphony $14,000 Albany, NY, US Program Services 2022
Canandaigua Lake Watershed Assoc $10,000 Canandaigua, NY, US Program Services 2022
Finger Lakes Land Trust $12,000 Ithica, NY, US Program Services 2022
Foodlink $8,000 Rochester, NY, US Program Services 2022
Friends Of The Mendon Public Librar $4,000 Honeoye Falls, NY, US Program Services 2022
Genesee Valley Conservancy $12,000 Geneseo, NY, US Program Services 2022
Haywood Habitat For Humanity $15,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2022
Lake Placid Center For The Arts $500 Lake Placid, NY, US Program Services 2022
Love Leads Us Inc $5,000 Lima, NY, US Program Services 2022
Manasota Lighthouse For Blind Inc $12,000 Sarasota, FL, US Program Services 2022
Mote Marine Laboratory $5,000 Sarasota, FL, US Program Services 2022
Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy $4,000 Delmar, NY, US Program Services 2022
Open Door Mission $5,000 Rochester, NY, US Program Services 2022
Reach Of Haywood County Inc $10,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2022
Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc $5,000 Palmetto, FL, US Program Services 2022
Vail Veterans Foundation $2,000 Vail, CO, US Program Services 2022
World Central Kitchen $10,000 Washington, DC, US Program Services 2022
Ymca Of Greater Rochester $5,000 Rochester, NY, US Program Services 2022
Adirondack Council $1,000 Elizabethtown, NY, US Program Services 2021
Adirondack Mountain Club $500 Lake George, NY, US Program Services 2021
Aim High Childrens Services $1,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Program Services 2021
Albany Symphony $11,000 Albany, NY, US Program Services 2021
Canandaigua Lake Watershed Assoc $8,000 Canandaigua, NY, US Program Services 2021
Cancer Connection Inc $3,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2021
Cobblestone Foundation $5,000 Farmington, NY, US Program Services 2021
Finger Lakes Land Trust $9,000 Ithica, NY, US Program Services 2021
Friends Of The Mendon Public Librar $3,000 Honeoye Falls, NY, US Program Services 2021
Genesee Valley Conservancy $12,000 Geneseo, NY, US Program Services 2021
Haywood Habitat For Humanity $9,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2021
Lake Placid Center For The Arts $1,000 Lake Placid, NY, US Program Services 2021
Love Lead Us Inc $5,000 Lima, NY, US Program Services 2021
Manasota Lighthouse For Blind Inc $12,000 Sarasota, FL, US Program Services 2021
Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy $3,000 Delmar, NY, US Program Services 2021
Reach Of Haywood County Inc $10,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2021
Sarge's Animal Rescue Foundation $5,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2021
Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc $5,000 Palmetto, FL, US Program Services 2021
Vail Veterans Foundation $2,500 Vail, CO, US Program Services 2021
World Central Kitchen $10,000 Washington, DC, US Program Services 2021
Ymca Of Greater Rochester $7,000 Rochester, NY, US Program Services 2021
Adirondack Council $1,000 Elizabethtown, NY, US Program Services 2021
Adirondack Mountain Club $500 Lake George, NY, US Program Services 2021
Aim High Childrens Services $1,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Program Services 2021
Albany Symphony $11,000 Albany, NY, US Program Services 2021
Canandaigua Lake Watershed Assoc $8,000 Canandaigua, NY, US Program Services 2021
Cancer Connection Inc $3,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2021
Cobblestone Foundation $5,000 Farmington, NY, US Program Services 2021
Finger Lakes Land Trust $9,000 Ithica, NY, US Program Services 2021
Friends Of The Mendon Public Librar $3,000 Honeoye Falls, NY, US Program Services 2021
Genesee Valley Conservancy $12,000 Geneseo, NY, US Program Services 2021
Haywood Habitat For Humanity $9,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2021
Lake Placid Center For The Arts $1,000 Lake Placid, NY, US Program Services 2021
Love Lead Us Inc $5,000 Lima, NY, US Program Services 2021
Manasota Lighthouse For Blind Inc $12,000 Sarasota, FL, US Program Services 2021
Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy $3,000 Delmar, NY, US Program Services 2021
Reach Of Haywood County Inc $10,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2021
Sarge's Animal Rescue Foundation $5,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2021
Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc $5,000 Palmetto, FL, US Program Services 2021
Vail Veterans Foundation $2,500 Vail, CO, US Program Services 2021
World Central Kitchen $10,000 Washington, DC, US Program Services 2021
Ymca Of Greater Rochester $7,000 Rochester, NY, US Program Services 2021
Adirondack Council $500 Elizabethtown, NY, US Program Services 2020
Adirondack Mountain Club $500 Lake George, NY, US Program Services 2020
Aim High Childrens Services $1,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Program Services 2020
Albany Symphony $10,000 Albany, NY, US Program Services 2020
Canandaigua Lake Watershed Assoc $10,000 Canandaigua, NY, US Program Services 2020
Cancer Connection Inc $2,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2020
Cobblestone Foundation $10,000 Farmington, NY, US Program Services 2020
Finger Lakes Land Trust $10,000 Ithica, NY, US Program Services 2020
Foodlink $5,000 Rochester, NY, US Program Services 2020
Genesee Valley Conservancy $10,000 Geneseo, NY, US Program Services 2020
Haywood Habitat For Humanity $5,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2020
Manasota Lighthouse For Blind Inc $13,000 Sarasota, FL, US Program Services 2020
Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy $5,000 Delmar, NY, US Program Services 2020
Mountain Projects Inc $3,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2020
Open Door Mission $8,000 Rochester, NY, US Program Services 2020
Protect The Adirondacks $1,000 North Creek, NY, US Program Services 2020
Reach Of Haywood County Inc $9,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2020
Sarge's Animal Rescue Foundation $5,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2020
Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc $5,000 Palmetto, FL, US Program Services 2020
Vail Veterans Foundation $2,000 Vail, CO, US Program Services 2020
World Central Kitchen $5,000 Washington, DC, US Program Services 2020
Adirondack Council $500 Elizabethtown, NY, US Program Services 2019
Adirondack Mountain Club $500 Lake George, NY, US Program Services 2019
Aim High $500 Brooklyn, NY, US Program Services 2019
Albany Symphony $10,000 Albany, NY, US Program Services 2019
Canandaigua Lake Watershed Assoc $8,000 Canandaigua, NY, US Program Services 2019
Cancer Connection Inc $3,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2019
Catholic Charities Community Svcs $2,000 Rochester, NY, US Program Services 2019
Finger Lakes Land Trust $6,500 Ithica, NY, US Program Services 2019
Foodlink $6,000 Rochester, NY, US Program Services 2019
Friends Of Mendon Public Library $3,000 Honeoye Falls, NY, US Program Services 2019
Genesee Valley Conservancy $10,000 Geneseo, NY, US Program Services 2019
Manasota Lighthouse For Blind Inc $13,000 Sarasota, FL, US Program Services 2019
Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy $12,000 Delmar, NY, US Program Services 2019
Mountain Projects Inc $3,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2019
Open Door Mission $10,000 Rochester, NY, US Program Services 2019
Penny Center Community Svc Assoc $3,000 Candler, NC, US Program Services 2019
Reach Of Haywood County Inc $10,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2019
Rochester Cross Country Ski Found $1,000 Mendon, NY, US Program Services 2019
Sarge's Animal Rescue Foundation $7,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2019
Southeastern Guide Dogs $5,000 Palmetto, FL, US Program Services 2019
Vail Veterans Foundation $1,000 Vail, CO, US Program Services 2019
World Central Kitchen $8,000 Washington, DC, US Program Services 2019
Adirondack Council $1,000 Elizabethtown, NY, US Program Services 2017
Adirondack Land Trust $500 Keene, NY, US Program Services 2017
Adirondack Mountain Club $1,000 Lake George, NY, US Program Services 2017
Aim At Melanoma $5,000 Frisco, TX, US Program Services 2017
Aim High $1,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Program Services 2017
Albany Symphony $8,000 Albany, NY, US Program Services 2017
Alzheimers Disease Research Found $5,000 Wellesley Hills, MA, US Program Services 2017
Cancer Connection Inc $4,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2017
Community Kitchen $3,000 Keene, NH, US Program Services 2017
Finger Lakes Land Trust $11,000 Ithica, NY, US Program Services 2017
Friendly Home $1,000 Rochester, NY, US Program Services 2017
Friends Of Mendon Public Library $5,000 Honeoye Falls, NY, US Program Services 2017
Genesee Valley Conservancy $5,000 Geneseo, NY, US Program Services 2017
Guiding Eyes For The Blind $3,000 Yorktown Heights, NY, US Program Services 2017
Hart Playhouse Community Theatre $3,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2017
Haywood Habitat For Humanity $8,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2017
Lake Placid Center For The Arts $500 Lake Placid, NY, US Program Services 2017
Manasota Lighthouse For Blind $10,000 Sarasota, FL, US Program Services 2017
Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy $6,000 Delmar, NY, US Program Services 2017
Open Door Mission $10,000 Rochester, NY, US Program Services 2017
Reach Of Haywood County Inc $6,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2017
Rochester Cross Country Ski Found $2,000 Mendon, NY, US Program Services 2017
Sarge's Animal Rescue Foundation $2,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2017
Southeastern Guide Dogs $5,000 Palmetto, FL, US Program Services 2017
Univ Of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Program Services 2017
Vail Veterans Foundation $3,000 Vail, CO, US Program Services 2017
Aim High $2,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Program Services 2016
Albany Symphony $9,000 Albany, NY, US Program Services 2016
Alzheimers Disease Research Found $5,000 Wellesley Hills, MA, US Program Services 2016
Boys And Girls Club Sarasota Co $4,000 Sarasota, FL, US Program Services 2016
Cancer Connection Inc $5,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2016
Finger Lakes Land Trust $10,000 Ithica, NY, US Program Services 2016
Foodlink $5,000 Rochester, NY, US Program Services 2016
Friends Of Mendon Public Library $6,000 Honeoye Falls, NY, US Program Services 2016
Genesee Valley Conservancy $4,000 Geneseo, NY, US Program Services 2016
Hart Playhouse Community Theatre $3,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2016
Haywood Habitat For Humanity $5,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2016
J Germany Public Library $1,000 Tampa, FL, US Program Services 2016
Manasota Lighthouse For Blind $10,000 Sarasota, FL, US Program Services 2016
Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy $7,000 Delmar, NY, US Program Services 2016
Open Door Mission $10,000 Rochester, NY, US Program Services 2016
Reach Of Haywood County Inc $3,500 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2016
Rochester Rhapsody--harmony Inc $1,500 Webster, NY, US Program Services 2016
Sarge's Animal Rescue Foundation $3,500 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2016
Seeking Common Ground $1,000 Naples, NY, US Program Services 2016
Southeastern Guide Dogs $5,000 Palmetto, FL, US Program Services 2016
United Way Of Greater Rochester $1,500 Rochester, NY, US Program Services 2016
Vail Veterans Foundation $3,000 Vail, CO, US Program Services 2016
Aim High $2,000 San Francisco, CA, US Program Services 2015
Albany Symphony $5,000 Albany, NY, US Program Services 2015
Boys And Girls Club Sarasota Co $7,000 Sarasota, FL, US Program Services 2015
Cancer Connection Inc $5,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2015
Finger Lakes Land Trust $10,000 Ithica, NY, US Program Services 2015
Friends Of Mendon Public Library $4,000 Honeoye Falls, NY, US Program Services 2015
Genesee Valley Conservancy $5,000 Geneseo, NY, US Program Services 2015
J Germany Public Library $2,000 Tampa, FL, US Program Services 2015
Lighthouse Of Manasota $10,000 Sarasota, FL, US Program Services 2015
Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy $9,000 Delmar, NY, US Program Services 2015
Open Door Mission $10,000 Rochester, NY, US Program Services 2015
Sarge's Animal Rescue Foundation $4,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2015
Southeastern Guide Dogs $5,000 Palmetto, FL, US Program Services 2015
Vail Veterans Foundation $5,000 Vail, CO, US Program Services 2015
Aim At Melanoma $10,000 Plano, TX, US Program Services 2015
Alzheimers Disease Research $7,000 Bethesda, MD, US Program Services 2015
Battenkill Conservancy $2,000 Cambridge, NY, US Program Services 2015
Greater Rochester Pshp For Elderly $3,000 Rochester, NY, US Program Services 2015
Haywood Habitat For Humanity $7,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2015
Hart Playhouse Community Theatre $3,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2015
Friendly Home Rochester $1,000 Rochester, NY, US Program Services 2015
Lake Placid Assoc For Music $3,000 Lake Placid, NY, US Program Services 2015
Reach Of Haywood County Inc $4,000 Waynesville, NC, US Program Services 2015

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Contact Information

Official contact details for May Kay Houck Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 59-0777857
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 4097 Sarasota, FL 34230-4097

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee May Kay Houck Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Karen Hargrave
Trustee Leslie Moffett-kraus
Trustee David Robison

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.