Media Alliance of Houston Chapter
Media alliance of houston (MAH) is a national, non-profit organization. Our mission is to act as a foundation of leaders with a unity of purpose to promote progress and create change in the houston area. MAH offers a variety of opportunities and activities to the advertising community. In addition to our informative monthly luncheons, MAH offers leadership training, networking opportunities, the MAH job bank, the popular "battle of the ad stars" competition and the star awards gala. In addition to providing annual internships and scholarships to junior/senior broadcast and advertising students, MAH also provides donations to the dream fund, a charity which benefits members of the media industry who are in need after a medical or financial emergency.
Media Alliance of Houston Chapter at a glance
In short: Media Alliance of Houston Chapter gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,960
- +428.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $9,960
- Median grant
- $9,960
- Total assets
- $148,881
- -1.7% 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.
Who Media Alliance of Houston Chapter funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dream Fund ($10K).
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
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $10K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dream Fund Coppell, TX | Program Services | $9,960 |
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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 | $148,881 | $73,825 | $76,458 | $9,960 | 1 | $2 |
| 2024 | $151,514 | $89,680 | $70,926 | $1,884 | Total only | $2 |
| 2023 | $131,460 | $52,495 | $28,755 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $90,895 | $4,975 | $23,794 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $109,714 | $17,091 | $7,824 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $100,445 | $31,356 | $19,655 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Media Alliance of Houston Chapter
Based on IRS filings
Media Alliance of Houston Chapter is a public charity focused on Education, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $149K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $2.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Media Alliance of Houston Chapter is led by Avery Domenech, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 17 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Avery Domenech
President
Vice President Membershi → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raquel Moore
President El
Vice President Fundraisi → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → President El, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gene Loya
Director
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Graff
Director
Vice President Networkin → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Janowski
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelley Parlimentarian
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Ryan
Vice President Membershi
Board Member → Vice President Programmi, 2023
Vice President Programmi → Vice President Membershi, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leticia Garza
Vice President
Recording Se → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Celina Bautovich
Vice President Strategic
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grayson Fitchner
Treasurer El
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Montemayor
Vice President Fundraisi
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katelynn Martin
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Makenzie Stenum
Vice President Networkin
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marisela Paesano
Vice President Fundraisi
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meg Stamos
Recording Se
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Loya
Vice President Programmi
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Roby
Vice President Communications
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (35)
- Former: Rosa Guerrero (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Madison Minton (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Margo Johnson (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Jordan Hess (2020–2023) — President El
- Former: Liz Ferrari (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Marlies Arevalo (2021–2023) — Board Member at
- Former: Naja Cossey (2021–2023) — Board Member at
- Former: Lourdes Ruiz (2023) — Vice President Strategic
- Former: Nykia Jones (2023) — Corresp. Secretary
- Former: Rachel Signorelli (2023) — Board Member at
- Former: Amanda Rossy (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mara Diaz (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Mia Vieira (2021–2022) — Vice President Strateg P
- Former: Erin Hoffman (2022) — Vice President Programmi
- Former: Margo Roussel (2022) — Treasurer El
- Former: Maria De La Riva (2022) — Recording Se
- Former: Susan Miller (2022) — Vice President Programmi
- Former: Tania Forysiak (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Alberto Morales (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Victoria Lawson (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Caldwell (2021) — Vice President Programmi
- Former: Colleen Keehn (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Rebeca Ramsey (2021) — Recording Se
- Former: Stephanie Weaver McKee (2021) — Vice President Fundraisi
- Former: Angela Wilson (2020) — Correspond S
- Former: Ashlee Rohm (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Elizabeth Bond (2020) — Vice President Strategic
- Former: Elizabeth Smith (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Judy Larkin (2020) — Vice President Programmi
- Former: Kandis Lakin (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Kelley Rodriguez (2020) — Vice President Networkin
- Former: Sandy Colwell (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Sherly Grigsby (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Thomas Goggins (2020) — Vice President Membershi
- Former: Tina Mathis (2020) — Vice President Fundraisi
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 Media Alliance of Houston Chapter
How much does Media Alliance of Houston Chapter give each year?
Media Alliance of Houston Chapter gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $2K in grants paid.
How large is Media Alliance of Houston Chapter?
Media Alliance of Houston Chapter reported $149K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $74K.
What is Media Alliance of Houston Chapter?
Media Alliance of Houston Chapter is a public charity focused on Education, based in Houston, TX. It holds $149K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Media Alliance of Houston Chapter operate?
Media Alliance of Houston Chapter has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Media Alliance of Houston Chapter's EIN?
Media Alliance of Houston Chapter's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1612843. 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 2024 (received by the IRS June 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
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