GFGH Fundraising
The corporation is organized and shall be operated for the purposes of providing support to the greater houston community foundation, a Texas nonprofit corporation ("ghcf").
GFGH Fundraising at a glance
In short: GFGH Fundraising gave $260K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $260,000
- +61.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $43,333
- +34.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $42,500
- Total assets
- $113,085
- +19.0% 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 GFGH Fundraising funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Eight Million Stories Inc ($55K). Together the top 6 received $260K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 11 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $161K (2023) to $260K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $260K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eight Million Stories Inc Houston, TX | Youth Development-Youth Development Programs | $55,000 |
| Fuller Life Family Therapy Institute Bellaire, TX | Human Services-Family Counseling | $50,000 |
| Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance Stafford, TX | Human Services-Children & Youth Services | $50,000 |
| Lunches of Love Rosenberg, TX | Religion-Related- Christianity | $35,000 |
| East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry Inc Stafford, TX | Food, Agriculture & Nutrition-Food Banks & Pantries | $35,000 |
| This Ones for the Gals Taft, TX | Education-Educational Services | $35,000 |
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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 | $113,085 | $327,132 | $308,849 | $260,000 | 6 | $8,160 |
| 2023 | $95,061 | $308,368 | $213,885 | $161,000 | 5 | $1,882 |
About GFGH Fundraising
Based on IRS filings
GFGH Fundraising is a public charity, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $113K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $260K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
GFGH Fundraising is led by Torrence Robinson, Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Torrence Robinson
Director & President
President → Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Jones
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Mosely
Director & Vice President
Vice President → Director & Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Kim
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Schoenherr
Director & Secretary
Secretary → Director & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Schoenherr
Director & Treasurer
Treasurer → Director & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Lathrop
Director & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Michael D. Pawson (2021–2022) — President & Director
- Former: Michael Trout (2021–2022) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Nelson Hernandez (2022) — Director
- Former: Edwin C. Padar (2021) — Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 GFGH Fundraising
How much does GFGH Fundraising give each year?
GFGH Fundraising gave $260K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $161K across 5 grants.
What is GFGH Fundraising's typical grant size?
GFGH Fundraising's median grant in 2024 was $42,500, and its average grant was $43,333, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does GFGH Fundraising give grants?
GFGH Fundraising 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 Stafford, TX (2 grants).
Does GFGH Fundraising give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on GFGH Fundraising's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are GFGH Fundraising's largest grantees?
GFGH Fundraising's largest 2024 grantees include Eight Million Stories Inc ($55,000), Fuller Life Family Therapy Institute ($50,000) and Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is GFGH Fundraising?
GFGH Fundraising reported $113K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $327K.
What is GFGH Fundraising's EIN?
GFGH Fundraising's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2471697. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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