Kappa Kappa Gamma Charitable Foundation of Houston
Kappa Kappa Gamma Charitable Foundation is a public charity based in Houston, Texas. It supports charitable organizations, with its stated philanthropic focus on early-childhood education and development, particularly programs serving children in their first six years of life from low-income households.
Kappa Kappa Gamma Charitable Foundation of Houston at a glance
In short: Kappa Kappa Gamma Charitable Foundation of Houston gave $433K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $433,490
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- Average grant
- $20,642
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $311,838
- -15.3% vs 2024
- 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.
How to apply to Kappa Kappa Gamma Charitable Foundation of Houston
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 6770, Houston, TX 77265-6770
Phone: (713) 253-8399
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kappa Kappa Gamma Charitable Foundation of Houston funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Brenda & John H Duncan Rise School of Houston ($102K). Together the top 10 received $307K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 40 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s website says it funds Houston-area organizations. All 2025 grant dollars in the filing went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $262K (2023) to $433K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $433K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Brenda & John H Duncan Rise School of Houston Houston, TX | Program support | $102,290 |
| Be A Resource (BEAR) Houston, TX | Program support | $50,000 |
| Casa De Esperanza (CASA) Houston, TX | Program support | $30,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Houston Houston, TX | Program support | $24,000 |
| John Fontaine Jr Charity Houston, TX | Program support | $20,000 |
| Texas Hearing Institute Houston, TX | Program support | $20,000 |
| Communites of Resources Houston Houston, TX | Program support | $16,000 |
| Arrow Child and Family Ministries Spring, TX | Program support | $15,000 |
| Collaborative For Children Houston, TX | Program support | $15,000 |
| Epiphany Community Health Outreach Serv Houston, TX | Program support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $311,838 | $443,326 | $499,746 | $433,490 | 21 | $161 |
| 2024 | $368,258 | $342,014 | $20,763 | — | — | $66 |
| 2023 | $47,007 | $247,744 | $348,731 | $261,873 | 19 | $76 |
| 2022 | $147,994 | $134,087 | $28,863 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $43,293 | $12,556 | $102,153 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $132,890 | $108,377 | $17,343 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to attract and generate financial support for distribution to charitable organizations that meet its philanthropic guidelines. Its website describes a focus on high-quality early-childhood education and development in the Houston area, including education and development programs and related basic needs such as food, shelter, and health. It also identifies efforts to expand quality programs, build the capacity of early-childhood educators and providers, and strengthen caregivers’ knowledge of children’s development.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of services. Collaborative for Children says its mission is to improve the quality of early-childhood education and care for Greater Houston’s children. The Nehemiah Center says it aims to help children realize their potential; SoleAna Stables says it provides equine therapy for people with special needs; and Avondale House says it provides resources, education, and training to individuals with autism.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 21 grants totaling $433,490. Grants ranged from $5,500 to $102,290, with a median of $15,000. The Foundation’s website describes support for Houston-area charitable organizations and says requests should be for specific purposes—not operating expenses, general building funds, or capital campaigns. It will not consider reimbursement for funds already spent, and funds must be spent and accounted for within one year after receipt. Applicants must be tax-exempt under IRS Section 501(c)(3), 170(b)(1)(A)(v), or 170(c)(1). Requests must be submitted in writing, on time, and with the required documentation.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $102,290 to The Brenda & John H Duncan Rise School of Houston, $50,000 to Be A Resource (BEAR), $30,000 to Casa De Esperanza, and $24,000 to Ronald McDonald House Houston. Each was listed for program support. Other reported grants included $15,000 to Collaborative for Children, $15,000 to Nehemiah Center Inc, and $13,700 to SoleAna Stables.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Hope Huber as President; Catherine Campbell Lane as Vice President; Peggy Strode as Secretary; and Suzy Thompson as Treasurer. Trustees listed are Shelley Barineau, Kyrie Cameron, Carrie Fisher, Martha Johnson, Tany Klaes, and Sandra Langford.
Kappa Kappa Gamma Charitable Foundation of Houston is led by Hope Huber, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hope Huber
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Fisher
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyrie Cameron
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula Mentz
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Langford
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Robinson
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katrin Lau
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tany Klaes
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carole Monday
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lib Snell
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelley Barineau
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Campbell Lane
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Strode
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzy Thompson
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (27)
- Former: Elizabeth Brueggeman (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Aimee Dodson (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Sarah Lane (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Kristen Dampf (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Mimi Marix (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Kathryn Wilson (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Julia DeWalch (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Karen Ytterberg (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jenna Junell (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Kris Maclay (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Mundi Elam (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: MaeLissa Lipman (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Vickie McCarthy (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Clare Leppert (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Julie Donaldson (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Wendy Dalton (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Andria Frankfort (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Heather Herrold (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Joy Randall (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Susan Reasoner (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Tara Mize (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Cathy Burch (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Joan Stedman (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Kimberly Connell (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Kimberly Dominy (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Ruth Anne Douglass (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Stuart Hudson (2020) — Treasurer
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 Kappa Kappa Gamma Charitable Foundation of Houston
How much does Kappa Kappa Gamma Charitable Foundation of Houston give each year?
Kappa Kappa Gamma Charitable Foundation of Houston gave $433K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Kappa Kappa Gamma Charitable Foundation of Houston's typical grant size?
Kappa Kappa Gamma Charitable Foundation of Houston's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $20,642, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Kappa Kappa Gamma Charitable Foundation of Houston give grants?
Kappa Kappa Gamma Charitable Foundation of Houston gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (19 grants).
Does Kappa Kappa Gamma Charitable Foundation of Houston give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Kappa Kappa Gamma Charitable Foundation of Houston's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program support" (21 grants).
Who are Kappa Kappa Gamma Charitable Foundation of Houston's largest grantees?
Kappa Kappa Gamma Charitable Foundation of Houston's largest 2025 grantees include The Brenda & John H Duncan Rise School of Houston ($102,290), Be A Resource (BEAR) ($50,000) and Casa De Esperanza (CASA) ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kappa Kappa Gamma Charitable Foundation of Houston?
Kappa Kappa Gamma Charitable Foundation of Houston reported $312K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $443K.
What does Kappa Kappa Gamma Charitable Foundation of Houston fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to attract and generate financial support for distribution to charitable organizations that meet its philanthropic guidelines. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kappa Kappa Gamma Charitable Foundation of Houston?
Kappa Kappa Gamma Charitable Foundation of Houston has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Kappa Kappa Gamma Charitable Foundation of Houston's EIN?
Kappa Kappa Gamma Charitable Foundation of Houston's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2128158. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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