The mission of Avenue Community Development Corporation ("Avenue") is to invest in people, homes and communities to advance opportunity for all Houstonians. Continued on Schedule O. Avenue's vision is for all Houstonians to have the opportunity to live in quality homes in healthy, vibrant, and inclusive neighborhoods to ensure Houston's future as a world class city.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$63.7M
-27.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$81K
-88.8% YoY
Grant Count
5
+400.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-97.8% YoY
About Avenue Community Development Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Avenue Community Development Corporation is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $63.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $81K. Net investment income was $5.4M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $63,652,158 | $87,241,602 | $86,609,571 |
| Revenue | $15,106,297 | $10,964,102 | $13,725,798 |
| Expenses | $16,474,178 | $13,906,560 | $16,923,376 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,362,806 | $723,690 | $170,121 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Wesley Community Center ($30,500), MD Anderson Family YMCA ($23,918), Julia Hester House ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy Community Health Services Houston, TX | Healthy food access | $7,000 |
| Wesley Community Center Houston, TX | Food pantry | $30,500 |
| MD Anderson Family YMCA Houston, TX | Food distribution | $23,918 |
| Julia Hester House Houston, TX | T4T program | $10,000 |
| Magnolia Park Arts & Community Houston, TX | T4T program | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Tate Barkley | President | 1 | — |
| Jamie Bryant | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Daniel Ortiz | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Donna Espadas | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Viola Solomon | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Marie Arcos | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Janis Brackett | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Richard Campo | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Alexandra Clements | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Jesus Deanda | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Winnie Kwok | Director | 0.25 | — |
| John Price | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Meena Rupani | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Jose Sanchez | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Cassandra Silvernail | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Frances Valdez | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Elgin Weaver | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Mary Lawler | CEO | 39 | $158,462 |
| Karen Briggs Gwin | CFO | 39 | $154,685 |
| Miriam Camero | VP Programs | 39 | $108,178 |
| Darla Berry | VP Fund Development | 39 | $112,629 |
| Jason Holoubek | Real Estate Development Director | 39 | $109,942 |
| David Barron | Controller | 39 | $120,928 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avenue Community Development Corporation?
Avenue Community Development Corporation is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds $63.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Avenue Community Development Corporation?
As of 2024, Avenue Community Development Corporation holds $63.7M in total assets with $15.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $81K in 2024.
Where does Avenue Community Development Corporation operate?
Avenue Community Development Corporation has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does Avenue Community Development Corporation award?
In 2024, Avenue Community Development Corporation awarded 5 grants totaling $81K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Avenue Community Development Corporation's EIN?
Avenue Community Development Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0380602. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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