The Harris County Hospital District Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization based in Bellaire, Texas, that raises funds and awareness in support of Harris Health System (formerly known as Harris County Hospital District). Harris Health System is a governmental entity with taxing authority that owns and operates three hospitals and numerous clinics throughout Harris County, Texas, serving the Houston area and surrounding communities.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$31.8M
+4.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.7M
-23.0% YoY
Grant Count
26
+44.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$141K
-46.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Harris County Hospital District Foundation strives to make a difference in the lives of patients and residents of Harris County served by Harris Health System, as well as the doctors, nurses, and staff who care for these patients. The Foundation funds and supports programs that reach out into the community to provide care for the area population with the greatest need.
The Foundation works hand-in-hand with Harris Health Administration to fund projects and initiatives identified under the Harris Health Strategic Plan. Program areas include:
- Heart Health Initiative
- Nursing Leadership and Education
- Shattered Dreams
- Trauma Prevention and Outreach Programs
- School of Diagnostic Medicine
- Reproductive Health
- Nonprofit Human Services
- Workplace quality enhancement for Harris Health employees
Grantmaking
The Foundation maintains an active Small Grants Fund. Based on recent IRS filings, typical grant awards range from $6,000 to $48,936,923, with total giving of $5,005,774 reported in 2024.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation's funding focus is primarily in Texas, with emphasis on Harris County and the greater Houston area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $30,426,197
- Total Revenue: $2,046,807
- Total Expenses: $5,317,568
- Total Liabilities: $1,110,000
- Total Giving: $5,005,774
The Foundation is rated as a Four-Star charity with a 100% score based on Accountability & Finance metrics.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $31,759,368 | $30,426,197 | $28,832,624 |
| Revenue | $4,486,747 | $2,046,807 | $2,366,724 |
| Expenses | $4,406,388 | $5,317,568 | $13,658,420 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,683,918 | $1,500,958 | $1,335,104 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Harris County Hospital District
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristin Blomquist | Chair | 4 | — |
| Theodore Franklin | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Wea Lee | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Wendy Montoya Cloonan | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Michael Chadwick | President | 2 | — |
| Cynthia Adkins | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Denis DeBakey | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Jay R Houren | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Donald Blake | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Ewan Johnson MD PhD | Assistant Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Peggy Smith MA PhD | Assistant Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Beth Young | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Wanda LeBlanc | Assistant Secretary | 2 | — |
| Patrick Blake | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Meredith T Cullen | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Laura Dale | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Algenita S Davis | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Marianne P Fanning | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Elvin Franklin Jr | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Roland Garcia Jr | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Kenneth L Mattox MD FACS | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Michael Mithoff | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Virginia Mithoff | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Matthew Plummer Jr DMD | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Regina J Rogers | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Jennifer Tijerina | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Jeffrey Baker | Executive Director | 40 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation awarded $846,247 to Children's Health Fund recipients in the 2024-2025 grant cycle. The Foundation continues to support Harris Health System's strategic initiatives and community health programs serving over one million underserved Harris County residents annually.
[PDF] AGENDA - Harris HealthSubject 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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