Evolve Houston
Evolve Houston is a public charity based in Houston, Texas. It supports electric-vehicle adoption and clean transportation in the Greater Houston area through community grants, microtransit services, and education and awareness efforts.
Evolve Houston at a glance
In short: Evolve Houston gave $215K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $215,000
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,357
- -19.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,423,182
- -17.6% 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 October 2026.
How to apply to Evolve Houston
- How to Apply
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The website says applications for 2026 projects are now closed. It directs prospective applicants to review the full grant guidelines for eligibility, project focus areas, and submission instructions.
- Review Cycle
- The Round 4 application deadline was October 15, 2025; that cycle is past. Applications for 2026 projects are now closed.
- Deadline
- The Round 4 application deadline was October 15, 2025; that cycle is past.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1111 Louisiana St Suite 4260, Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (832) 418-0676
Website: https://evolvehouston.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Evolve Houston funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Texas Sourthern University Foundation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 25 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Evolve Houston describes its work as serving the Greater Houston area and historically underserved communities. Its Round 3 grant announcement defined the eligible area as the Greater Houston area’s nine-county region. All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Evolve Houston gives
- 21% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $209K (2023) to $215K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $215K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Sourthern University Foundation Houston, TX | Workforce Developmen | $30,000 |
| Grow Houston, TX | Provide Ev Education | $15,000 |
| Drinkicks Houston, TX | Emobility Education | $15,000 |
| Eight Million Stories Inc Houston, TX | Emobility Education | $15,000 |
| Friends of Columia Tap Houston, TX | Access to Clean Tran | $15,000 |
| Greater First Baptist Church Houston, TX | Access to Ev Infrast | $15,000 |
| Hue Technology Houston, TX | Access to Ev Infrast | $15,000 |
| Hype Freedom School Inc Houston, TX | Emobility Education | $15,000 |
| Ivy Leaf Farms Houston, TX | Workforce Developmen | $15,000 |
| Scotty's Bikes Houston, TX | Access to Clean Tran | $15,000 |
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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 | $1,423,182 | $1,429,724 | $2,057,495 | $215,000 | 14 | $41 |
| 2023 | $1,727,087 | $1,424,377 | $1,184,344 | $209,432 | 11 | — |
| 2022 | $971,406 | $1,186,149 | $975,863 | — | — | $149 |
| 2021 | $1,014,660 | $950,469 | $684,883 | — | — | $469 |
| 2020 | $1,306,480 | $764,280 | $352,026 | — | — | $78 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Evolve Houston’s stated mission is to improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by supporting and enabling the Greater Houston area to increase EV adoption. Its stated vision is to make clean air and clean transportation a reality for all Houstonians.
Its eMobility grants support community-driven projects involving access to clean transportation, education and awareness, workforce development, and infrastructure solutions. The organization’s 2024 filing also describes a microtransit program providing EV services for first- and last-mile transportation needs, and a marketing program that promotes EV awareness.
The 2024 grantees included organizations with varied missions. Texas Southern University Foundation received $30,000; its stated purpose is to advance the university’s objectives, particularly research capabilities, community engagement, and student scholarships. Eight Million Stories Inc. received $15,000; its mission is to support vulnerable youth ages 16–24 through education, skills training, employment, and relationships. Alliance for Multicultural received $10,000; it says it creates opportunities for refugees, immigrants, and underserved residents to pursue self-sufficiency and improve quality of life.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Evolve Houston reported 14 grants totaling $215,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $30,000, with a median of $15,000. In 2023, it reported 11 grants totaling $209,432. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 14 grants totaling $215,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $30,000 to Texas Southern University Foundation for workforce development, and $15,000 each to GROW for EV education, Drinkicks and Eight Million Stories Inc. for eMobility education, Friends of Columbia Tap and Scotty’s Bikes for access to clean transportation, and Greater First Baptist Church and HUE Technology for access to EV infrastructure.
The organization’s eMobility grant information says applicants may request up to $15,000. Its Round 4 announcement invited grassroots organizations, nonprofits, community collectives, local leaders, organizations, individuals, clubs, and collectives to apply for one-time grants. The announcement lists EV charging access, community EV education, EV-based services that reduce emissions, and clean-transportation workforce development among the funding priorities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Casey Brown as executive director, Andrey Shuvalov as chair, Nicholas Hadjigeorge as secretary, and Catherine Pellegrin as treasurer. It also lists Gary Glasscock, Rina Harris, and Ramanan Krishnamoorti as directors.
Evolve Houston is led by Andrey Shuvalov, Chair on every filing since 2023; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrey Shuvalov
Chair
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ramanan Krishnamoorti
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Glasscock
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rina Harris
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Casey Brown
Executive Di
President & E → Executive Di, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$180K (2024)
Catherine Pellegrin
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Hadjigeorge
Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Christopher George (2020–2022) — President & E
- Former: Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock (2020–2022) — Director & C
- Former: Jason Klein (2020–2022) — Director & V
- Former: Lynda Clemmons (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Conklin (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Ryan Martin (2020–2022) — Managing Par
- Former: Stephanie Coates (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Tina Paez (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Christos Angelides (2021–2022) — Director & Vice
- Former: Jason Klein Depart (2021) — 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 $180K, to Casey Brown (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Evolve Houston
How much does Evolve Houston give each year?
Evolve Houston gave $215K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $209K across 11 grants.
What is Evolve Houston's typical grant size?
Evolve Houston's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,357, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Evolve Houston give grants?
Evolve Houston 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 (13 grants).
Does Evolve Houston give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Evolve Houston's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Emobility Education" (4 grants) and "Access to Clean Tran" (4 grants).
Who are Evolve Houston's largest grantees?
Evolve Houston's largest 2024 grantees include Texas Sourthern University Foundation ($30,000), Grow ($15,000) and Drinkicks ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Evolve Houston?
Evolve Houston reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What does Evolve Houston fund?
Evolve Houston’s stated mission is to improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by supporting and enabling the Greater Houston area to increase EV adoption. Its stated vision is to make clean air and clean transportation a reality for all Houstonians. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Evolve Houston?
The website says applications for 2026 projects are now closed. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Evolve Houston's EIN?
Evolve Houston's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3688749. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Evolve Houston funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/evolve-houston-morg_71d3227c9a0243848182a81dab165398
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