TX 501(c)(3)

UNITED WAY OF GREATER HOUSTON

HOUSTON, TX Founded 1960 EIN 741167964
T70: Philanthropy, Voluntarism, Grantmaking $61,309,329 budget Filed 2024 Verified profile

See Schedule O We work together to improve lives, build a stronger community, and create meaningful opportunities for people to prosper.

Total received from foundations
$94.7M
624 grants from 216 funders · 2015–2025
Annual revenue
$65,297,077
Annual expenses
$61,309,329
Total assets
$92,353,745
Months of operating reserves
18.1
assets / monthly burn
Funding history · IRS 990-PF public records

Who funds UNITED WAY OF GREATER HOUSTON

$94.7M
Total received
216
Distinct funders
624
Grants on record
2015–2025
Span of records

Top funders by cumulative giving

  1. 1
    Houston, TX · 84 grants · last 2022
    $15.52M
    cumulative
  2. 2
    Newark, DE · 4 grants · last 2023
    $9.48M
    cumulative
  3. 3
    Boston, MA · 7 grants · last 2023
    $7.07M
    cumulative
  4. 4
    Dallas, TX · 10 grants · last 2024
    $6.93M
    cumulative
  5. 5
    Spring, TX · 4 grants · last 2024
    $5.23M
    cumulative
  6. 6
    Chicago, IL · 1 grant · last 2017
    $5.00M
    cumulative
  7. 7
    Houston, TX · 12 grants · last 2024
    $3.71M
    cumulative
  8. 8
    Houston, TX · 7 grants · last 2018
    $3.02M
    cumulative
  9. 9
    Jenkintown, PA · 6 grants · last 2023
    $2.61M
    cumulative
  10. 10
    Alexandria, VA · 8 grants · last 2022
    $2.57M
    cumulative
  11. 11
    San Francisco, CA · 6 grants · last 2023
    $2.21M
    cumulative
  12. 12
    Cedar Rapids, IA · 1 grant · last 2024
    $2.00M
    cumulative

Where the money came from (United States)

Texas counties the money came from

8 TX counties with funders on record
  1. 1 Harris 178 grants · $31.8M
  2. 2 Dallas 21 grants · $7.5M
  3. 3 Fort Bend 8 grants · $2.3M
  4. 4 Travis 8 grants · $515K
  5. 5 Bexar 7 grants · $389K
  6. 6 Tarrant 6 grants · $325K
  7. 7 Collin 4 grants · $102K
  8. 8 Galveston 1 grant · $1K
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Filing and contact details Data quality: 80%

Officer
Steve Stephens
Chair
Last 990 filed
2024
most recent IRS filing
Year founded
1960
IRS ruling year
EIN
741167964
NTEE classification
T70
Philanthropy, Voluntarism, Grantmaking
From Form 990

Programs and activities

Community Outreach - See Schedule OCommunity Outreach services/programs: 2-1-1 Texas/United Way HELPLINE - In 2024, the 2-1-1 Texas/United Way HELPLINE connected 1.3 million of our neighbors with help, hope, and critical resources, via phone, live chat, text, and email. With 20+ years of experience, new partnerships, and more ways than ever to connect, 211 is proud to be one our community's most valuable resources. The 2-1-1 Texas/United Way HELPLINE operates 24/7, 365 days per year, and is a free and confidential service staffed by trained information and referral specialists who speak a vari
Disaster Recovery, Resiliency, and Preparedness - See Schedule ODisaster Recovery, Resiliency, and Preparedness - In times of disaster, United Way of Greater Houston delivers vital information and resources to drive immediate relief and lead long-term recovery. Year-round, we plan, prepare, and strengthen our community so neighbors are better positioned when disaster strikes. The funds raised for disaster and long-term preparedness are not considered campaign revenue and are not commingled with any other revenue or any other internal or external fund. Key efforts include:United Way Strike Team
Data provenance

About this profile

Built from the IRS Business Master File, Form 990 and 990-EZ filings, and public website enrichment. Funding history is derived from IRS Form 990-PF Schedule I grant records for private foundations. Data accuracy depends on how recently the organization filed. The data-quality score reflects how many fields are populated.

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