Houston Pets Alive
Houston Pets Alive!s (HPA!) mission is to save the lives of at-risk companion cats and dogs and find them loving homes.
Houston Pets Alive at a glance
In short: Houston Pets Alive gave $7K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,845
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $6,845
- Median grant
- $6,845
- Total assets
- $799,699
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Houston Pets Alive funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions ($7K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions Houston, TX | Sponsor adoption events | $6,845 |
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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 | $799,699 | $1,141,994 | $1,173,194 | $6,845 | 1 | $15,463 |
| 2023 | $763,489 | $1,565,548 | $1,357,154 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $544,061 | $1,393,466 | $1,437,266 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $587,861 | $1,098,840 | $1,137,692 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $733,118 | $1,385,134 | $933,193 | — | — | — |
About Houston Pets Alive
Based on IRS filings
Houston Pets Alive is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $800K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K. Net investment income was $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Houston Pets Alive is led by Noelle Delgado, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Noelle Delgado
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
55 hrs/week
$111K (2022) → $26K (2025)
Shannon Parker
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
55 hrs/week
$110K (2025)
Laura Humble
Chair
New on the 2025 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennice Wilson
Board Member
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberley Morris
Board Member
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Frazier
Vice Chair
Board Chair → Chair, 2021
Chair → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cameron George
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grace Gonzales
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Florez
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Cheng
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Hartley
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Robert Hefner (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Betsy Riley (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Curtis Levy (2020–2021) — Executive Director to
- Former: Elizabeth Ruiz (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Gyongyver Menesi-Bondar (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Laura Goldner (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Nicole Anderson (2021) — Executive Director -
- Former: Julia Morales-Clark (2020) — Board Member
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 $110K, to Shannon Parker (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Houston Pets Alive
How much does Houston Pets Alive give each year?
Houston Pets Alive gave $7K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Houston Pets Alive?
Houston Pets Alive reported $800K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Houston Pets Alive?
Houston Pets Alive is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Houston, TX. It holds $800K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Houston Pets Alive operate?
Houston Pets Alive has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Houston Pets Alive's EIN?
Houston Pets Alive's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5455638. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 17, 2026)
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