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Episcopal Health Foundation

HOUSTON, TX EIN: 46-2599162 Website

Episcopal Health Foundation (EHF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Houston, Texas, established in 2013. The foundation operates as a supporting organization of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas and functions as a major health philanthropy focused on improving health outcomes across Texas through strategic grantmaking, research, and community partnerships.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.2B

+4.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$37.9M

+4.3% YoY

Grant Count

158

+22.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$240K

-14.8% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

EHF's mission is "changing systems and removing barriers to improve health, not just health care, for all Texans." The foundation believes all Texans deserve to be healthy and is committed to transforming community health by addressing the underlying non-medical causes of poor health.

The foundation's work is organized around three primary program areas:

  • Grantmaking: Making grants to qualified nonprofit organizations and governmental entities to improve health outcomes
  • Community and Congregational Engagement: Working directly with communities and congregations across the Episcopal Diocese of Texas
  • Research and Evaluation: Conducting research and evaluation to inform health improvement efforts

Grantmaking

EHF distributes millions annually in grants. Recent grant cycles include:

Review Cycle

include:

Grant Types

- **Capacity Building Support**: Free toolscoachingand peer learning for community-led nonprofits (launching February 2026)

How to Apply

- **Decision Timeline**: Approximately 5 months from Letter of Intent to award notification

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

EHF works across 57 counties in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, serving a population of approximately 15 million people across 81 counties in the Diocese.

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Cities

AUSTINAddisonAnahuacAngletonAustinBastropBay CityBeaumontBellaireBethesdaBryanCollege StationConroeCreve CoeurDallasFairfieldFort WorthGalvestonGeorgetownHearne

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

  • Total Assets: $1.224 billion
  • Total Revenue: $88.7 million
  • Total Expenses: $57.4 million
  • Annual Giving: $22.8 million (2024 grant cycle)
  • Number of Employees: 32

Historical Data (2023):

  • Revenue: $29.3 million
  • Expenses: $56 million
  • Total Assets: $1.17 billion
  • Total Liabilities: $18.8 million
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$86M$171M$257M$343M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,224,869,133$1,173,234,386$1,099,678,117
Revenue$88,717,449$29,297,302$55,124,556
Expenses$57,398,786$56,031,087$311,385,185
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income$87,892,278$28,362,518$34,269,089
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$74M$148M$222M$296M0 grants2020137 grants2021114 grants2022129 grants2023158 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

ECHOS-Epiphany Community…$600KChildren's Defense Fund$500KEpiscopal Diocese of Texas$500KCoalition For The Homele…$450KCommUnityCare dba Centra…$450KAustin-Travis County Men…$400KAvenue Community Develop…$400KBastrop County Cares$400KCity of Longview$400KEast Harris County Empow…$400K

Grant Size Distribution

200 grants across all recorded years

11<$50K10$50–100K78$100–250K65$250–500K33$500K–1M1$1–5M2$5M+

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Episcopal Health Foundation

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

  • C.J. Eisenbarth Hager: Vice President for Grants
  • Susybelle Gosslee: Chief Administrative Officer
  • Thomas Ortiz: Board Member

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Ann BarnesPresident & CEO$613KShao-Chee SimVP Research$342KSusybelle GossleeChief Administrative Officer$303KMichael WalshVP Grants$269KDale DoddsDirector of Finance$202KRobert SasserChief Communications Officer$189K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Rt Rev C Andrew DoyleChair10
Bill MontgomeryExecutive Chair2
Maria BoyceSecretary2
Rev Bill CarrollDirector2
Catherine CrainDirector2
Simone FlowersDirector2
Roland GoertzDirector2
Rev Peggy LoDirector2
Michele LynDirector2
Daisy MoralesDirector2
Precious Williams OwodunniDirector2
Arthur ShermanDirector2
Patricia SnyderDirector2
Rev Francene YoungDirector2
Ann BarnesPresident & CEO40$613,034
Linda Riley MitchellTreasurer & CFO10
David FisherAssistant Treasurer10
Shao-Chee SimVP Research40$342,435
Michael WalshVP Grants40$268,583
Susybelle GossleeChief Administrative Officer40$302,522
Robert SasserChief Communications Officer40$189,393
Dale DoddsDirector of Finance40$202,251

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2025

EHF invested $17.7 million in its final round of 2025 grants to organizations across Texas

EHF invests $17.7 million in its final round of 2025 grants to organizations

The foundation announced a $4.3 million investment in learning grants targeting new priorities for change

EHF invests $17.7 million in its final round of 2025 grants to organizations

EHF committed $5.3 million to support Texas organizations raising community voices to influence health

EHF invests $17.7 million in its final round of 2025 grants to organizations

The foundation announced a historic grant investment initiative

Episcopal Health Foundation Grants (2026) - SocialRoots.ai
2026

Capacity Building Support program launching February 2026, offering free tools, coaching, and peer learning for community-led nonprofits

Contact Information

  • Address: 500 Fannin Street, Suite 300, Houston, Texas 77002
  • Phone: 713-225-0900
  • Email: info@episcopalhealth.org
  • Website: episcopalhealth.org

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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