Greater Houston Community Foundation
501(c)(3)
99% 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 $5,837,065 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 99% of spending to programs.
515 Post Oak Blvd 1000, Houston, TX, 77027 EIN 88-1330756 Since 2017
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.8M
▼ 26.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$26.9M
Net assets
$231.1M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating99% to programs
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. For Greater Houston Community Foundation: 99% to programs earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating103 mo reserves · -360% 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: 103 mo reserves · -360% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BGovernance25% of the rating4 of 6 checks met
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. For Greater Houston Community Foundation: 4 of 6 checks met earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Provide support for 501(c)(3) organizations.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $220.4M (FY2022) to $5.8M (FY2024) across 3 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $231.1M
Operating margin
-360.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$231.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$231.1M
Salaries & benefits
$0
0% of expenses
Board members
3
1 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,837,065▼26.2% | $26,867,486▲19.8% | $231,135,688▲0.1% | $231,135,688▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $7,907,153▼96.4% | $22,419,740▲11953% | $230,997,075▲5.8% | $230,999,455▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $220,378,385 | $186,007 | $218,428,809 | $218,428,809 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Touchet | Secretary/director | 0.5 | — |
| Julie Lawson | President/director | 1 | — |
| Stephen D Maislin | Treasurer/director | 0.5 | — |
Grants received · $170.0M total
1 grant to Greater Houston Community Foundation totaling $170.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Public benefit | 2022 | $170,000,000 |
Grants made · $26.3M in FY2024
1 grant totaling $26.3M in FY2024. All grants made by Greater Houston Community Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Public benefit | $26,304,000 |
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 88-1330756, based in Houston, Texas.
- What is Greater Houston Community Foundation's EIN?
- Greater Houston Community Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 88-1330756.
- How much revenue does Greater Houston Community Foundation report?
- Greater Houston Community Foundation reported $5,837,065 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Greater Houston Community Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Greater Houston Community Foundation spends about 99% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Greater Houston Community Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Greater Houston Community Foundation C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Greater Houston Community Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Greater Houston Community Foundation's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Jennifer Touchet (Secretary/director).
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Data for Greater Houston Community Foundation (EIN 88-1330756) 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.