Bunnies on the Bayou Inc
Bunnies on the Bayou Inc is a Houston, Texas, public charity that raises money through community events and makes grants to support LGBTQ+ organizations and programs. Its website describes it as an all-volunteer organization; its signature event is an annual Easter Sunday music festival.
Bunnies on the Bayou Inc at a glance
In short: Bunnies on the Bayou Inc gave $109K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Texas. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $108,500
- -37.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,042
- -21.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Total assets
- $33,933
- -16.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bunnies on the Bayou Inc
- How to Apply
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Submit a proposal for a specific program or project during the annual Call for Beneficiaries window. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations in good standing with the IRS, with filed returns; 501(c)(4) organizations and political or religious activities are not eligible. Church-affiliated organizations may apply if the organization sponsoring the project has eligible tax-exempt status. Preference is given to projects operating for at least a year. Applicants are asked for an organization or program description, the amount requested, the latest tax filing, proof of 501(c)(3) status, and a detailed project budget. Bunnies prefers overhead expenses to be no more than 1% of the project budget and asks applicants to explain those expenses in the narrative. It requires grantees to provide a follow-up report on fund use, with documentation whenever possible.
- Review Cycle
- The Call for Beneficiaries page was dated September 30, 2024. That is a past cycle; the available information does not state a current deadline.
- Deadline
- The Call for Beneficiaries page was dated September 30, 2024.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 66832, Houston, TX 77266-6832
Phone: (979) 583-6598
Website: https://bunniesonthebayou.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bunnies on the Bayou Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pride Chorus Houston ($14K). Together the top 10 received $96K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website invites Greater Houston-area organizations and projects to apply. All 12 grants reported for 2024 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bunnies on the Bayou Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $109K (2024) to $210K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pride Chorus Houston Houston, TX | General support | $14,000 |
| Thomas Street Patient Services Houston, TX | General support | $10,500 |
| The Lazarus House Houston, TX | General support | $10,500 |
| Montrose Grace Place Houston, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Normal Anomaly Initiative Houston, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Open Gate Ministries Houston, TX | General support | $9,000 |
| The Montrose Center Houston, TX | General support | $8,000 |
| Avenue 360 Health and Wellness Houston, TX | General support | $8,000 |
| MEN Inc Houston, TX | General support | $8,000 |
| Trans Legal Aid Clinic Houston Houston, TX | General support | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,933 | $210,929 | $222,413 | $108,500 | 12 | $33 |
| 2023 | $40,417 | $269,949 | $289,698 | $173,500 | 15 | $42 |
| 2022 | $60,166 | $249,569 | $262,937 | $210,000 | 15 | $5 |
| 2021 | $73,534 | $30,895 | $12,343 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $54,982 | $44,053 | $21,982 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $40,747 | $236,791 | $201,878 | $170,000 | 14 | $6 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
In its 2024 filing, Bunnies on the Bayou describes its mission as providing grants to 501(c)(3) organizations that assist people with life-threatening illnesses or in crisis, and promoting a positive image of the LGBT community through educational and art programs. The website groups its grantmaking into Health & Wellness, Community Development, and Education, and says it supports local programs serving the LGBTQ+ community.
Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Pride Chorus Houston says it uses music to make a positive change in the community; Montrose Grace Place provides a safe, welcoming environment and support for vulnerable homeless youth of all sexualities and genders; and The Montrose Center provides culturally affirming and affordable behavioral health and prevention services to empower its community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Bunnies on the Bayou awarded 12 grants totaling $108,500. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $14,000, with a median of $8,500. The organization’s application page says awards vary and are typically capped at $20,000; the final award depends on proceeds from that year’s main event.
The largest 2024 awards included $14,000 to Pride Chorus Houston; $10,500 each to Thomas Street Patient Services and The Lazarus House; $10,000 each to Montrose Grace Place and Normal Anomaly Initiative; and $9,000 to Open Gate Ministries. All 12 grants were listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jacques Bourgeois as President; Brandon Rhodes as Vice President; Brandon Mack as Secretary; Brittney Jenkins as Treasurer; Ana Sanchez as President Pro Tempore; and Angel Galvan, Arron Harris, Tyler Smith, and Ambalika Williams as directors.
Bunnies on the Bayou Inc is led by Ana Sanchez, President Pro Tempore since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ana Sanchez
President Pro Tempore
Director → President Pro Tempore, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacques Bourgeois
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arron Harris
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ambalika Williams
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angel Galvan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Smith
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Rhodes
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Mack
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brittney Jenkins
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Sarah Thompson (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jorge Cervantes (2022) — Director
- Former: Ronny Adriansyah (2022) — Director
- Former: Chad Cornwell (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: David Melo (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Divya Kumar (2019–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Nathan Cruz (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Stephen Duckett (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Dale Labang (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Luis Morales Lopez (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bunnies on the Bayou Inc
How much does Bunnies on the Bayou Inc give each year?
Bunnies on the Bayou Inc gave $109K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $174K across 15 grants.
What is Bunnies on the Bayou Inc's typical grant size?
Bunnies on the Bayou Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,500, and its average grant was $9,042, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bunnies on the Bayou Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does Bunnies on the Bayou Inc give grants?
Bunnies on the Bayou Inc gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (12 grants).
Does Bunnies on the Bayou Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bunnies on the Bayou Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Bunnies on the Bayou Inc's largest grantees?
Bunnies on the Bayou Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Pride Chorus Houston ($14,000), Thomas Street Patient Services ($10,500) and The Lazarus House ($10,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bunnies on the Bayou Inc?
Bunnies on the Bayou Inc reported $34K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $211K.
What does Bunnies on the Bayou Inc fund?
In its 2024 filing, Bunnies on the Bayou describes its mission as providing grants to 501(c)(3) organizations that assist people with life-threatening illnesses or in crisis, and promoting a positive image of the LGBT community through educational and art programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bunnies on the Bayou Inc?
Submit a proposal for a specific program or project during the annual Call for Beneficiaries window. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bunnies on the Bayou Inc's EIN?
Bunnies on the Bayou Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0486477. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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