Houston in Action
Houston in Action is a Houston, Texas-based public charity whose stated purpose is to provide support for 501(c)(3) organizations. Its 2022 filing reports 14 grants totaling $13,771,853. The 2024 filing reports no grants and no assets, so the organization appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Houston in Action at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Houston in Action
- Contact
Mailing address: 515 Post Oak Blvd 1000, Houston, TX 77027
Phone: (713) 333-2200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Houston in Action funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 43 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Houston, Texas. Listed 2022 grantees were based in Houston, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is Houston in Action open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3.3M; repeat grants $61K. How we count
Medians: $80K first-time, $63K repeat.
- 57% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2022). 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $618K (2020) to $13.8M (2022). In 2022 it made 14 grants totaling $13.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston in Action Network Houston, TX | Public Benefit | $12,948,853 |
| Bonding Against Adversity Inc Houston, TX | Public Benefit | $100,000 |
| Gulf Coast Leadership Council Inc Houston, TX | Religion | $100,000 |
| West Street Recovery Houston, TX | Human Services | $90,000 |
| Young Invincibles Washington, DC | Public Benefit | $78,000 |
| Back to Eden Fellow Program Houston, TX | Human Services | $70,000 |
| The Mahogany Project Houston, TX | ARTS | $65,000 |
| Cristina Project Missouri City, TX | Educational | $60,000 |
| Mi Familia Vota Education Fund Phoenix, AZ | Public Benefit | $60,000 |
| Urban Community Network Houston, TX | Human Services | $55,000 |
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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 | — | $173 | $4,196 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $8,586 | $604 | $4,589 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $7,922 | $12,126,026 | $14,685,248 | $13,771,853 | 14 | $5,269 |
| 2021 | $3,875,549 | $4,239,200 | $3,378,175 | $1,584,564 | 29 | $373 |
| 2020 | $2,957,349 | $5,140,463 | $3,406,577 | $617,636 | 43 | $2,840 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to provide support for 501(c)(3) organizations. Its 2022 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, Gulf Coast Leadership Council described its work as developing and educating leaders in congregations, while West Street Recovery said it connects communities to resources to rebuild after climate disasters and build resilient communities. The Mahogany Project described its mission as creating safe social spaces for transgender and nonbinary people in Houston.
Other 2022 grantees included organizations whose stated missions involved citizenship assistance, youth and family well-being, arts education, and civic participation. These are the grantees’ own descriptions of their work.
Grantmaking
In 2022, Houston in Action reported 14 grants totaling $13,771,853. Listed recipients included Gulf Coast Leadership Council and Bonding Against Adversity, each at $100,000; West Street Recovery at $90,000; Young Invincibles at $78,000; The Mahogany Project at $65,000; Mi Familia en Acción at $60,000; Urban Community Network at $55,000; and Multicultural Education and Counseling Through the Arts at $20,000. These are examples of reported grants, not a complete list.
The 2023 and 2024 filings report no grants. No application process or deadline is stated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Rebecca Hove, president; Andrea Mayes, treasurer; and Nadia Valliani, secretary.
Houston in Action is led by Rebecca A. Hove, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rebecca A. Hove
President
Interim President → Interim President & Director, 2022
Interim President & Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Mayes
Treasurer
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2022
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nadia Valliani
Secretary
Officer → Director, 2022
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Frances Valdez (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Melissa Marschall (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Oni Blair (2020–2022) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Renee Wizig-Barrios (2020) — Chair & 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.
Frequently asked questions about Houston in Action
What does Houston in Action fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to provide support for 501(c)(3) organizations. Its 2022 grants included organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Houston in Action?
Houston in Action has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check houstoninaction.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Houston in Action make grants?
The organization is based in Houston, Texas. Listed 2022 grantees were based in Houston, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C.
What is Houston in Action's EIN?
Houston in Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0940984. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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