Houston area nonprofits

Name: Top 20 Houston area nonprofits
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There are 38,607 organizations in the greater Houstonmetro area, including the cities of Houston, Baytown, Conroe, Galveston, Sugar Land, and The Woodlands. Combined, these Houston metro nonprofits employ 266,108 people, earn more than $55 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $146 billion.

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Job trends for Houston nonprofits

Employees per organization	Number of organizations
0	5,267
1-10	1,337
11-25	477
26-100	442
101 to 1,000	235
1,000+	28

Key takeaways for employment stats:

Employment in Houston is driven by large organizations like Memorial Hermann Health System, Houston Methodist Leading Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine (BCM), Texas Children's Hospital (TCS), and Houston Methodist.
The largest employers tend to be hospital systems, specialty hospitals, professional schools, charter schools, and multiservice human service organizations.

Sizes of nonprofits in Houston

Revenues per organization	Number of organizations
< $250k	7,346
$250k to $1M	2,253
$1M to $5M	1,159
$5M to $25M	436
$25M to $100M	119
$100M+	51

Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Large organizations like Memorial Hermann Health System, Houston Methodist Leading Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital (TCS), Houston Methodist, and Texas Childrens Health Plan earn the majority of revenues among nonprofits in Houston.
Organizations with less than $1 million in revenue account for 3.0% of combined nonprofit revenues, whereas organizations in Houston with more than $100 million account for 74.4% of nonprofit earnings.
The highest earning organizations tend to be hospital systems, specialty hospitals, health financing and support organizations, health finance organizations, and private foundations.

Types of nonprofits in Houston

Nonprofit type	Number	Employees	Revenues	Assets
Religious organizations	8,203	2,863	$662,985,219	$1,635,211,606
Educational institutions	5,268	62,056	$7,207,046,885	$21,053,595,501
Human service organizations	3,987	24,481	$2,116,250,320	$3,141,622,003
Foundations	3,739	922	$4,195,901,825	$26,205,527,538
Recreation, sports, and social clubs	2,534	6,074	$842,205,043	$1,703,088,865
Business and community development organizations	2,026	4,103	$1,197,051,921	$4,114,662,557
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits	1,951	9,325	$1,006,633,868	$4,823,459,038
Youth development organizations	1,322	2,237	$121,094,236	$339,927,813
Housing providers and shelters	1,034	2,801	$874,279,661	$2,071,733,543
Health organizations	829	113,582	$31,419,864,918	$56,750,352,211

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Houston Ballet Foundation

Houston Ballet Foundation inspires dance through excellent performances, education programs and academy. Professional dancers perform locally and internationally.

Revenue

$38.8m

Assets

$169.9m

Employees

556

EIN

74-1394920

IRS type

501(c)(3)

KIPP Texas

We believe that every child, regardless of economic background has the right to be an exemplary education. We will empower our student to thrive in and graduate from college, choose their paths and positively impact their communities.

Revenue

$484.5m

Assets

$893.3m

Employees

6,375

EIN

01-0639602

IRS type

501(c)(3)

San Jacinto Community College Foundation

The SAN JACINTO COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION provides scholarships to San Jacinto College students and enhances the level of student achievement and excellence at the college. The Foundation awarded 5,397 scholarships in the amount of $4,012,096.

Revenue

$5.6m

Assets

$49.3m

Employees

EIN

76-0502278

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Amigos Por Vida - Friends for Life

Amigos Por Vida - Friends for Life is a Houston-based charter school providing education services in a safe environment to at-risk students.

Revenue

$8.7m

Assets

$34.0m

Employees

EIN

76-0433067

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Terry Foundation

To strengthen the State of Texas by identifying Texas high school graduates and transfer students who have promise of future leadership distinction and assisting them in developing their future and the future of those around them.

Revenue

$17.8m

Assets

$431.0m

Employees

EIN

31-1551093

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Robert A Welch Foundation

The Robert A Welch Foundation is a private foundation located in Houston, TX. It made 64 grants last year, of which 30 went to University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

Revenue

$47.6m

Assets

$631.1m

Employees

EIN

76-0343128

IRS type

501(c)(3)

The Post Oak School

Post Oak School offers Montessori education based on AMI principles in Bellaire, TX. It emphasizes community service from infancy through adolescence.

Revenue

$15.8m

Assets

$34.7m

Employees

140

EIN

74-1486232

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Thermal Energy Corporation (TECO)

Houston-based Thermal Energy Corporation (TECO) has provided reliable, cost-effective and energy-efficient cooling and heating to institutions in the Texas Medical Center.

Revenue

$86.1m

Assets

$550.1m

Employees

101

EIN

94-3425643

IRS type

501(c)(3)

University of Houston College of Business Foundation

To solicit, receive, or acquire real or personal property, and to administer such property with the primary objective of improving the quality provided by the College of Business.

Revenue

$26.0m

Assets

$85.2m

Employees

EIN

23-7281200

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Houston Arts Alliance

Houston Arts Alliance fosters arts and culture development, supports artists, and enhances resilience in the Houston community through grantmaking and disaster preparedness initiatives.

Revenue

$22.7m

Assets

$37.1m

Employees

EIN

74-1946756

IRS type

501(c)(3)

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

The Hobby Center Foundation coordinates events and manages premier venues for resident companies at The Hobby Center for Performing Arts.

Revenue

$39.8m

Assets

$81.6m

Employees

100

EIN

76-0428914

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Houston Museum of Natural Science

Houston's natural science museum offers extensive collections, interactive exhibits, films, and educational opportunities for all ages.

Revenue

$82.1m

Assets

$308.2m

Employees

984

EIN

74-1036131

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Asia Society Texas Center

Asia Society Texas Center is an organization that promotes education and understanding of cultural diversity between Asia and the United States.

Revenue

$6.2m

Assets

$70.3m

Employees

EIN

03-0433949

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Legacy Community Health Services

We believe that comprehensive health care is a human right. Legacy's services and programs are open to all who need us, regardless of the ability to pay, without judgment or exception.

Revenue

$339.9m

Assets

$163.4m

Employees

2,012

EIN

76-0009637

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Cenikor Foundation

The Cenikor Foundation provides affordable, personalized treatment for substance use disorder, serving diverse age groups and promoting long-term recovery through inclusive, evidence-based programs.

Revenue

$37.8m

Assets

$51.6m

Employees

858

EIN

76-0031861

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Houston Humane Society

Houston Humane Society prevents animal cruelty, provides care and low-cost medical services. It also educates the public on animal welfare.

Revenue

$10.8m

Assets

$28.8m

Employees

165

EIN

74-1340341

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Houston Astros LLC

The Astros Golf Foundation operates as a community foundation headquartered in Houston, TX and generated $11,181,792 in revenues last year.

Revenue

$5.3m

Assets

$27.8m

Employees

EIN

83-1791157

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Memorial Hermann Health System

Memorial Hermann Health System is the largest not-for-profit health system in southeast Texas and consists of 14 hospitals, 8 Cancer Centers, 3 Heart & Vascular Institutes, and 27 sports medicine and rehabilitation centers.

Revenue

$7.6b

Assets

$12.1b

Employees

34.4k

EIN

74-1152597

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Alley Theatre

Alley Theatre inspires through diverse theatrical experiences, engages the community, and cultivates future artists, fostering empathy and discourse in Houston.

Revenue

$26.3m

Assets

$101.8m

Employees

419

EIN

74-1143076

IRS type

501(c)(3)

Ampp Global Center

Nace International protects against corrosion through publications, standards, and networking for over 245k professionals. Located in Houston, TX.

Revenue

$42.8m

Assets

$77.1m

Employees

EIN

74-1018374

IRS type

501(c)(3)

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Houston area nonprofits

Job trends for Houston nonprofits

Sizes of nonprofits in Houston

Types of nonprofits in Houston

Directory of nonprofits in Houston

Houston Ballet Foundation

KIPP Texas

San Jacinto Community College Foundation

Amigos Por Vida - Friends for Life

Terry Foundation

Robert A Welch Foundation

The Post Oak School

Thermal Energy Corporation (TECO)

University of Houston College of Business Foundation

Houston Arts Alliance

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

Houston Museum of Natural Science

Asia Society Texas Center

Legacy Community Health Services

Cenikor Foundation

Houston Humane Society

Houston Astros LLC

Memorial Hermann Health System

Alley Theatre

Ampp Global Center

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