Greater Houston Partnership Foundation
Support the economic development in the greater houston area with attention to areas in houston that have been economically depressed with historically low capital investment and job growth. The foundation is organized and operated to develop and implement strategic plans for the economic development of the greater houston region.
Greater Houston Partnership Foundation at a glance
In short: Greater Houston Partnership Foundation gave $2.2M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2.2M), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,230,782
- -19.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,230,782
- -19.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,230,782
- Total assets
- $10,457,497
- +82.4% 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 Greater Houston Partnership Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Houston Partnership Inc ($2.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Greater Houston Partnership Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.2M (2024) to $3.9M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Houston Partnership Inc Houston, TX | Support | $2,230,782 |
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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 | $10,457,497 | $6,873,344 | $2,241,818 | $2,230,782 | 1 | $52,013 |
| 2023 | $5,732,274 | $3,181,357 | $2,887,877 | $2,776,428 | 1 | $30,799 |
| 2022 | $5,401,549 | $1,866,671 | $3,917,638 | $3,910,000 | 1 | $1,040 |
| 2021 | $7,452,516 | $4,378,728 | $2,386,366 | $2,376,552 | 1 | $30 |
| 2020 | $5,460,154 | $1,597,267 | $3,807,044 | $3,800,000 | 1 | $13,767 |
About Greater Houston Partnership Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Greater Houston Partnership Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.2M. Net investment income was $52K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Greater Houston Partnership Foundation is led by Robert W Harvey, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert W Harvey
President
President & CEO → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steve Kean
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Bellow
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
ERIC Mullins
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gretchen Watkins
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katharine Pryor
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
Senior Vice President Membership Engagement → Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Susan Davenport (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Marc Boom (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Geraldine Richards (2020–2022) — Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer · Filing note: Thru 422
- Former: Thad Hill (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Amy Chronis (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Bobby Tudor (2020) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Greater Houston Partnership Foundation
How much does Greater Houston Partnership Foundation give each year?
Greater Houston Partnership Foundation gave $2.2M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.8M across 1 grant.
How large is Greater Houston Partnership Foundation?
Greater Houston Partnership Foundation reported $10.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.9M.
What is Greater Houston Partnership Foundation?
Greater Houston Partnership Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Houston, TX. It holds $10.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Greater Houston Partnership Foundation operate?
Greater Houston Partnership Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Greater Houston Partnership Foundation's EIN?
Greater Houston Partnership Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8179135. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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