Greater Houston Community Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Greater Houston Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 2017, with $1,825,286 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
515 Post Oak Blvd 1000, Houston, TX, 77027 EIN 84-3567749 Since 2017
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.8M
▼ 34.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.0M
Net assets
$1.8M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Greater Houston Community Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · -9% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Greater Houston Community Foundation: 11 mo reserves · -9% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Greater Houston Community Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Greater Houston Community Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 515 Post Oak Blvd 1000, Houston, TX, 77027
- City
- Houston
- State
- Texas
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $924K (FY2019) to $1.8M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $90KNet assets $1.8M
Operating margin
-8.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.9M
Total liabilities
$90K
Net assets
$1.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,825,286▼34.0% | $1,985,714▲27.6% | $1,784,633▼7.0% | $1,875,122▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,767,669▲57.4% | $1,556,749▼30.2% | $1,919,723▲165% | $1,970,294▲141% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,758,384▼30.6% | $2,231,263▼17.1% | $723,422▼39.5% | $816,451▼36.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,534,416▲16.9% | $2,692,387▲59.7% | $1,196,301▼11.7% | $1,281,261▼19.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,168,122▲135% | $1,685,795▲3147% | $1,354,272▲55.3% | $1,595,108▲78.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $923,860 | $51,915 | $871,945 | $892,489 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $4.0M total
13 grants to Greater Houston Community Foundation totaling $4.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episcopal Health Foundation | Support change in healthcare financing | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Public benefit | 2024 | $14,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2023 | $1,343,018 |
| Episcopal Health Foundation | Support change in healthcare financing | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Public benefit | 2023 | $26,000 |
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2022 | $600,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Public benefit | 2022 | $100,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $25,000 |
| United Way of Greater Houston | Disaster | 2021 | $1,045,000 |
| United Way of Greater Houston | Harvey home connect | 2020 | $434,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Hhcf11 from crrf01, to support the partnership between connective, home, fiel, and uwu | 2020 | $150,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Hhcf05 from imel01 - continued client resource management related to ts imelda | 2020 | $20,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Hhcf05 from imel01, building reporting infrastructure | 2020 | $5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Greater Houston Community Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Greater Houston Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-3567749, based in Houston, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Greater Houston Community Foundation's EIN?
- Greater Houston Community Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-3567749.
- How much revenue does Greater Houston Community Foundation report?
- Greater Houston Community Foundation reported $1,825,286 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Greater Houston Community Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Greater Houston Community Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Greater Houston Community Foundation (EIN 84-3567749) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.