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Houston area nonprofits

There are 41,547 organizations in the greater Houston metro area, including the cities of Houston, Baytown, Conroe, Galveston, Sugar Land, and The Woodlands. Combined, these Houston metro nonprofits employ 420,721 people, earn more than $59 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $161 billion.
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Job trends for Houston nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
5,739
1-10
 
1,415
11-25
 
482
26-100
 
432
101 to 1,000
 
227
1,000+
 
29
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in Houston

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
7,653
$250k to $1M
 
2,456
$1M to $5M
 
1,231
$5M to $25M
 
466
$25M to $100M
 
143
$100M+
 
53
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in Houston

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Religious organizations
 
8,762
 
$1,025,836,651
Educational institutions
 
5,681
 
$8,672,213,167
Human service organizations
 
4,384
 
$2,149,965,021
Foundations
 
3,860
 
$6,356,567,704
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
 
2,817
 
$1,054,842,012
Business and community development organizations
 
2,252
 
$1,376,041,346
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
 
2,120
 
$1,136,447,786
Youth development organizations
 
1,583
 
$258,167,144
Housing providers and shelters
 
1,010
 
$889,666,885
Health organizations
 
916
 
$30,325,587,507
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Directory of nonprofits in Houston

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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
$42.0m
Assets
$185.0m
Employees
602
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
$479.4m
Assets
$868.1m
Employees
5,081
EIN
01-0639602
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Houston Museum of Natural Science

Houston Museum of Natural Science sparks lifelong curiosity through immersive exhibits, films, and hands-on programs, drawing on 1.5 million objects to advance science learning.
Revenue
$48.4m
Assets
$299.4m
Employees
944
EIN
74-1036131
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hamill Foundation

The Hamill Foundation is a private foundation located in Houston, TX that made 91 grants last year to organizations such as The Museum of Fine Arts Houston. The trustees of the foundation are Charlie H. Read, Charles W. Snider, and Thomas H. Brown.
Revenue
$26.5m
Assets
$212.4m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7028238
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
$36.3m
Assets
$113.7m
Employees
388
EIN
74-1143076
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
$25.5m
Assets
$39.7m
Employees
31
EIN
74-1946756
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The SLW Charitable Foundation

The SLW Charitable Foundation, a Houston-based family foundation, primarily funds general operations and awarded 10 grants last year, including to Sailing Angels Foundation.
Revenue
$30.9m
Assets
$24.1m
Employees
0
EIN
99-2248499
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Fay School

The Fay School is a nonsectarian, not-for-profit, co-educational school in which children of diverse talents and backgrounds with strong academic abilities are offered a high-quality education.
Revenue
$14.6m
Assets
$33.2m
Employees
137
EIN
76-0321325
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
$9.0m
Assets
$118.6m
Employees
1
EIN
23-7281200
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Post Oak School

The Post Oak School nurtures diverse Montessori learners through individualized, hands-on study, multi-age classrooms, deep mastery, and embedded service that builds independence and compassion.
Revenue
$16.7m
Assets
$35.5m
Employees
152
EIN
74-1486232
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Powell Foundation

The Powell Foundation distributes funds for public charitable purposes, principally for the encouragement and support of public education, the arts, conservation and human services, with a direct impact within the Foundation's geographic zone of interest.
Revenue
$49.1m
Assets
$491.9m
Employees
10
EIN
74-6104592
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
$453.8m
Assets
$139.3m
Employees
2,348
EIN
76-0009637
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Strake Foundation

The Strake Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to churches, schools and other nonprofit causes. Last year, it made 222 grants.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$47.3m
Employees
3
EIN
76-0041524
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
$55.9m
Assets
$66.9m
Employees
881
EIN
76-0031861
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Buffalo Bayou Partnership

Buffalo Bayou Partnership plans, activates, and stewards parks, trails, and public spaces along Buffalo Bayou, centering community voices and equitable access.
Revenue
$31.0m
Assets
$127.1m
Employees
66
EIN
76-0183954
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
$11.2m
Assets
$35.9m
Employees
91
EIN
76-0433067
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dovetail Impact Foundation

The Dovetail Impact Foundation is a Houston-based family foundation funding scalable, sustainable partners advancing human flourishing through health, education, livelihoods, justice, and community development.
Revenue
$31.9m
Assets
$172.6m
Employees
5
EIN
76-0324538
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Robert A Welch Foundation

The Robert A Welch Foundation is a Houston-based private foundation funding basic chemical research in Texas through grants, conferences, and chemistry awards.
Revenue
$36.8m
Assets
$619.0m
Employees
17
EIN
76-0343128
IRS type
501(c)(3)

MD Anderson Physicians Network

To eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
Revenue
$65.1m
Assets
$45.2m
Employees
77
EIN
76-0449960
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
$91.7m
Assets
$549.7m
Employees
102
EIN
94-3425643
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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