Houston Christian Foundation dba National Christian Foundation Houston
As the Houston affiliate of the National Christian Foundation (NCF), our mission is to serve and encourage givers to grow as faithful stewards who give wisely to further the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Houston Christian Foundation dba National Christian Foundation Houston at a glance
In short: Houston Christian Foundation dba National Christian Foundation Houston reported $5K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $4,800 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -61.6% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $1,345,625
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,441,735
- -14.1% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $45,307
- +59.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,439,853
- +14.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Houston Christian Foundation dba National Christian Foundation Houston funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Houston Christian Foundation dba National Christian Foundation Houston gives
- Giving fell 56% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2025) to $29K (2021). In 2025 it reported $5K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation Alpharetta, GA | The Houston Sunshine Fund | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,345,625 | $1,441,735 | $1,439,853 | $4,800 | Total only | $45,307 |
| 2024 | $1,346,771 | $1,677,438 | $1,257,467 | $12,500 | 1 | $28,425 |
| 2023 | $924,319 | $1,207,672 | $1,171,069 | $5,863 | Total only | $2,401 |
| 2022 | $727,853 | $915,007 | $1,017,701 | $13,750 | 1 | $300 |
| 2021 | $829,974 | $998,297 | $750,697 | $28,500 | 1 | $282 |
| 2020 | $639,147 | $806,124 | $685,304 | $5,000 | Total only | $303 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Houston Christian Foundation dba National Christian Foundation Houston
Based on IRS filings
Houston Christian Foundation dba National Christian Foundation Houston is a public charity, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it reported $5K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $45K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Houston Christian Foundation dba National Christian Foundation Houston is led by Trey Little, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 3 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Trey Little
President
Senior Relationship Manager → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$150K (2022) → $246K (2025)
Vince Elliott
Chairman
Chairman → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Shaw
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Clark
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Thomas
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Oelfke
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucas Cooper
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Morris
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Wareing
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arnold Gacita
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Applegate
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Albert Smith
President Emeritus
President → President Emeritus, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$189K (2020) → $163K (2025)
Richard Lackey
Relationship Manager
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$145K (2025)
Former officers (10)
- Former: Anne Csorba (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Raimie Hodges (2023) — Relationship Manager
- Former: Jennifer VanLoh (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Paul Thomas (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Scott Patrick (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ashley Clark (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David Wills (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rick Walker (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Kathleen Hayes (2020) — Director
- Former: Mike Mulcahy (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $246K, to Trey Little (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Houston Christian Foundation dba National Christian Foundation Houston
How much does Houston Christian Foundation dba National Christian Foundation Houston give each year?
Houston Christian Foundation dba National Christian Foundation Houston reported $5K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it gave $13K across 1 grant.
How large is Houston Christian Foundation dba National Christian Foundation Houston?
Houston Christian Foundation dba National Christian Foundation Houston reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
Where does Houston Christian Foundation dba National Christian Foundation Houston operate?
Houston Christian Foundation dba National Christian Foundation Houston has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is Houston Christian Foundation dba National Christian Foundation Houston's EIN?
Houston Christian Foundation dba National Christian Foundation Houston's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8780315. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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