Connective
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Connective at a glance
In short: Connective gave $255K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $85K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $255,375
- +734.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $85,125
- +178.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $85,125
- Total assets
- $1,875,122
- -4.8% vs 2023
- 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.
Who Connective funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston ($85K). Together the top 3 received $255K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Connective gives
- Giving grew 751% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $255K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $255K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Houston, TX | Human Services-Personal Social Services | $85,125 |
| Wesley Community Center Inc Houston, TX | Human Services-Child Day Care | $85,125 |
| Chinese Community Center Inc Houston, TX | Human Services-Personal Social Services | $85,125 |
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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 | $1,875,122 | $1,825,286 | $1,985,714 | $255,375 | 3 | $52,382 |
| 2023 | $1,970,294 | $2,767,669 | $1,556,749 | $30,615 | 1 | $13,775 |
| 2022 | $816,451 | $1,758,384 | $2,231,263 | $90,000 | 1 | $10,602 |
| 2021 | $1,281,261 | $2,534,416 | $2,692,387 | $30,000 | 2 | $208 |
| 2020 | $1,595,108 | $2,168,122 | $1,685,795 | — | — | $2,021 |
About Connective
Based on IRS filings
Connective is a public charity, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $255K. Net investment income was $52K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Connective is led by Elena White, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elena White
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$92K (2020) → $167K (2024)
Diana Zarzuelo
Chair & Director
Chair & Director → Chair, 2021
Chair → Chair & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cara Baez
Chair & Director
Director → Chair & Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Morales Diaz
Senior Director, Partnerships & Policy
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$107K (2023) → $127K (2024)
Lamecia Butler
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lydia Hickey
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Aguirre
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Manish Gundecha
Treasurer & Director
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Martha Macris Treasurer (2024) — Director · Filing note: Thru
- Former: Martha Macris (2020–2023) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Traci Thibodeaux (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Dylan McNally (2023) — Director of Programs & Operations
- Former: Earthea Nance (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Mary Vazquez (2020) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Renee Wizig-Barrios (2020) — Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $167K, to Elena White (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Connective
How much does Connective give each year?
Connective gave $255K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $31K across 1 grant.
What is Connective's typical grant size?
Connective's median grant in 2024 was $85,125, and its average grant was $85,125, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Connective give grants?
Connective 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 (3 grants).
Does Connective give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Connective's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Connective?
Connective reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is Connective's EIN?
Connective's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3567749. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 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 October 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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