Houston Regional HIV AIDS Resource Group Inc
Houston Regional HIV AIDS Resource Group Inc is a public charity based in Houston, Texas, formed in 1993. Its 2021 filing describes the organization as the primary administrative agency for distributing governmental funding for HIV/AIDS programs in Southeast Texas. The most recent filing on record is for 2021, with no subsequent filing reported; the organization may have stopped operating or grantmaking.
Houston Regional HIV AIDS Resource Group Inc at a glance
In short: Houston Regional HIV AIDS Resource Group Inc gave $10.1M across 20 grants in 2021 (avg $503K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $10,068,589
- -19.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 20
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $503,429
- -19.9% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $267,843
- Total assets
- $3,467,315
- -10.7% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Texas (96% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Houston Regional HIV AIDS Resource Group Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 Lovett Blvd Suite 100, Houston, TX 77006
Phone: (713) 526-1016
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Houston Regional HIV AIDS Resource Group Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Legacymontrose Clinicassist Fund ($2.4M). Together the top 10 received $8.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 11 grants of 40 (28%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated primary focus is East and Southeast Texas, although its mission refers to serving people affected by or at risk of HIV/AIDS nationally. In 2021, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 3% to North Carolina, and 1% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How Houston Regional HIV AIDS Resource Group Inc gives
- 100% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $10.1M (2021) to $12.6M (2020). In 2021 it made 20 grants totaling $10.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Legacymontrose Clinicassist Fund Houston, TX | HIV Services and Care | $2,372,012 |
| Special Health Resources Longview, TX | HIV Services and Care | $1,801,081 |
| Avenue 360 Health & Wellness Houston, TX | HIV Services and Care | $1,059,030 |
| Brown Family Health Center Inc Nacogdoches, TX | HIV Services and Care | $973,861 |
| STHOPE Foundation Houston, TX | HIV Services and Care | $854,122 |
| University of Texas-Med Branch - Galveston Galveston, TX | HIV Services and Care | $491,540 |
| Baptist Hospital of Se Texas Beaumont, TX | HIV Services and Care | $387,461 |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX | HIV Services and Care | $317,064 |
| AFH AIDS Foundation Houston Inc Houston, TX | HIV Services and Care | $286,531 |
| The Montrose Center Houston, TX | HIV Services and Care | $272,984 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3,467,315 | $13,553,453 | $13,539,354 | $10,068,589 | 20 |
| 2020 | $3,882,785 | $13,818,736 | $13,839,391 | $12,576,870 | 20 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to maximize medical, psychosocial, and educational resources for people affected by or at risk of HIV/AIDS nationally, with a primary focus on East and Southeast Texas.
Its 2021 grants were reported for HIV services and care. Grantees included organizations with varied health and support missions. For example, Special Health Resources for Texas described providing primary health care in 23 counties of Northeast Texas, including HIV medical care, testing and prevention, case management, and housing assistance. AIDS Foundation Houston described offering HIV prevention, testing, support services, education, case management, housing, and food and nutrition assistance. The Montrose Center described providing culturally affirming behavioral health and prevention services, primarily for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the organization reported 20 grants totaling $10,068,589. Grants ranged from $30,878 to $2,372,012, with a median of $267,842. Its largest reported awards included $2,372,012 to LegacyMontrose ClinicAssist Fund, $1,801,081 to Special Health Resources, $1,059,030 to Avenue 360 Health & Wellness, $973,861 to Brown Family Health Center Inc, and $854,122 to STHope Foundation. The filing listed HIV services and care as the purpose for these grants.
The organization stated that all grants were competitive and that each grantee was required to submit a request for proposal (RFP), along with substantial information about its organization and proposed use of the grant.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed Rasheda James, Bruce Butler, and Robert Perez as directors; Tammy Buchanan as secretary; Jeffrey Meyer as board vice chair; John Nemecek MD as chairman; and Tomeshia Beckett as treasurer.
Houston Regional HIV AIDS Resource Group Inc is led by John Nemecek MD, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
John Nemecek MD
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Butler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rasheda James
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Perez
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Meyer
Board Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Buchanan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tomeshia Beckett
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Regional HIV AIDS Resource Group Inc
How much does Houston Regional HIV AIDS Resource Group Inc give each year?
Houston Regional HIV AIDS Resource Group Inc gave $10.1M across 20 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $12.6M across 20 grants.
What is Houston Regional HIV AIDS Resource Group Inc's typical grant size?
Houston Regional HIV AIDS Resource Group Inc's median grant in 2021 was $267,843, and its average grant was $503,429, across 20 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does Houston Regional HIV AIDS Resource Group Inc give grants?
Houston Regional HIV AIDS Resource Group Inc gives mostly in Texas: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (10 grants), Galveston, TX (2 grants) and Beaumont, TX (2 grants).
Does Houston Regional HIV AIDS Resource Group Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Houston Regional HIV AIDS Resource Group Inc's 2021 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "HIV Services and Care" (20 grants).
Who are Houston Regional HIV AIDS Resource Group Inc's largest grantees?
Houston Regional HIV AIDS Resource Group Inc's largest 2021 grantees include Legacymontrose Clinicassist Fund ($2,372,012), Special Health Resources ($1,801,081) and Avenue 360 Health & Wellness ($1,059,030), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Houston Regional HIV AIDS Resource Group Inc?
Houston Regional HIV AIDS Resource Group Inc reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.6M.
What does Houston Regional HIV AIDS Resource Group Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to maximize medical, psychosocial, and educational resources for people affected by or at risk of HIV/AIDS nationally, with a primary focus on East and Southeast Texas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Houston Regional HIV AIDS Resource Group Inc?
Houston Regional HIV AIDS Resource Group Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Houston Regional HIV AIDS Resource Group Inc's EIN?
Houston Regional HIV AIDS Resource Group Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0414232. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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