To steward a reflective space and present programs that promote spirituality, creativity, dialogue, and action leading to more equitable, empowered, and engaged communities.
Key facts about Rothko Chapel
- EIN
- 22-7229934
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Total assets
- $44,759,191
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How Rothko Chapel gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$44.8M
+14.3% YoY
Revenue
$4.3M
+9.3% YoY
Net Investment Income
$1.1M
-4.3% YoY
Expenses
$3.3M
+6.7% YoY
About Rothko Chapel
Based on IRS filings
Rothko Chapel is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $44.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $44,759,191 | $39,143,243 | $37,470,894 |
| Revenue | $4,311,215 | $3,942,975 | $3,131,441 |
| Expenses | $3,252,421 | $3,048,852 | $3,259,187 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,050,977 | $1,098,492 | $1,162,110 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 6, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Porter | Chairman of the Board | 2 | — |
| Lee Lahourcade | Vice Chair; Co-Chair, Capital Campaign Committee | 1 | — |
| Christoher Rothko | Vice Chair; Co-Chair, Capital Campaign Committee | 1 | — |
| Michelle Sabino | Secretary; Chair of Governance Committee | 1 | — |
| CC Lee | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Maire Baldwin | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Sanford Dow | Chair Development Committee | 1 | — |
| Omar El-Halwagi | Chair of Program Committee | 4 | — |
| Michael Keegan | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Melanie Lawson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Laura Mayo | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Judy Nyquist | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kate Rothko Prizel | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Aziz Shaibani | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Carlos Silva | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Nicola Springer | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ellen Susman | Board Member | 1 | — |
| David Leslie | Executive Director | 40 | $185,854 |
| Michael Hudson | Director of Finance & Oper | 40 | $120,667 |
| Thuy Tran | Director of Advancement | 40 | $120,238 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rothko Chapel?
Rothko Chapel is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in Houston, TX. It holds $44.8M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Rothko Chapel?
As of 2025, Rothko Chapel holds $44.8M in total assets with $4.3M in annual revenue.
Where does Rothko Chapel operate?
Rothko Chapel has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Pennsylvania.
What is Rothko Chapel's EIN?
Rothko Chapel's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-7229934. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.