Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council
SOUTHEAST TEXAS REGIONAL ADVISORY, based in Houston, Texas, is a public charity whose mission is to bring healthcare providers, responders, and related partners together to improve health outcomes. Its work centers on trauma care, emergency preparedness, and regional healthcare coordination.
Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council at a glance
In short: Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council gave $287K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Texas. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $286,849
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,077
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,453
- Total assets
- $8,123,380
- -14.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council
- Contact
Mailing address: 1111 North Loop West 160, Houston, TX 77008
Phone: (281) 822-4444
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council
Who Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fire Fighters Foundation of Houston ($131K). Together the top 10 received $281K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 82 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s website identifies its region as Trauma Service Area Q, comprising Austin, Colorado, Fort Bend, Harris, Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, Waller, and Wharton Counties. The RHPC Excellence Award’s stated geographic scope is the SETRAC Trauma Service Area. The 2024 filing reports that all grant dollars went to Texas recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $213K (2020) to $801K (2021). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $287K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Fighters Foundation of Houston Bellaire, TX | Pass-Through County | $130,894 |
| Montgomery County Hospital District Conroe, TX | Pass-Through County | $36,742 |
| Fort Bend County EMS Rosenberg, TX | Pass-Through County | $29,499 |
| Matagorda Volunteer Fire Department Matagorda, TX | Pass-Through County | $17,449 |
| Colorado County EMS Columbus, TX | Pass-Through County | $14,763 |
| Huntsville-Walker County EMS Huntsville, TX | Pass-Through County | $14,453 |
| County of Austin Belville, TX | Pass-Through County | $10,602 |
| Waller County EMS Hempstead, TX | Pass-Through County | $9,382 |
| City of Wharton EMS Wharton, TX | Pass-Through County | $8,767 |
| City of El Campo EMS El Campo, TX | Pass-Through County | $8,767 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,123,380 | $9,715,004 | $9,947,193 | $286,849 | 11 | $118,067 |
| 2023 | $9,478,962 | $9,879,487 | $9,058,944 | $286,402 | 11 | $81,840 |
| 2022 | $6,556,536 | $11,405,453 | $8,870,682 | $289,784 | 10 | $7,674 |
| 2021 | $4,089,891 | $16,447,154 | $15,158,017 | $801,252 | 41 | $1,338 |
| 2020 | $2,974,869 | $7,402,211 | $6,790,582 | $213,428 | 9 | $774 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to develop and sustain a coalition of providers, responders, and healthcare-related partners to save lives and improve health outcomes through research, education, and collaboration. Its stated goals include public awareness and prevention, encouraging EMS provider participation, coordinating access and referrals, promoting communication among system partners, and using continuous quality improvement to support more consistent care.
The 2024 filing lists grants to Texas EMS, fire, hospital-district, county, and city recipients; each grant’s stated purpose is “PASS-THROUGH COUNTY.” One recipient, Matagorda Volunteer Fire Department, describes its own mission as providing fire protection and emergency medical care at no charge across 100 square miles through volunteer members.
The organization’s RHPC Excellence Award recognizes commitment to comprehensive emergency management in the regional healthcare community. Its stated eligibility includes hospital facilities, long-term care facilities, and partnering organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 11 grants totaling $286,849. Grant amounts ranged from $5,531 to $130,894, with a median of $14,453. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, and each grant was designated “PASS-THROUGH COUNTY.”
The largest listed grants were $130,894 to Fire Fighters Foundation of Houston, $36,742 to Montgomery County Hospital District, and $29,499 to Fort Bend County EMS. Other listed recipients included Matagorda Volunteer Fire Department ($17,449), Colorado County EMS ($14,763), and Huntsville-Walker County EMS ($14,453).
The RHPC Excellence Award is described as currently open. Its two-tier scoring considers reports and training requirements under the RHPC agreement and ASPR Healthcare Preparedness Capabilities, as well as innovation, leadership, and community involvement. The listed recent winners are from 2021 and 2018.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lori Upton as chief executive officer; James Campbell and Tom Flanagan as vice chairs; David Persse MD as chairman; and Todd Caliva, Justin Cude, Michael Furrh, Rhonda Getschman, Christy Gonzalez, and Brent Kaziny as board members.
Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council is led by Lori Upton, Chief Executive O since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 20 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lori Upton
Chief Executive O
Interim CEO → CEO, 2022
CEO → Chief Executive O, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$175K (2020) → $227K (2024)
David Persse MD
Chairman
Chairman → Chair, 2022
Chair → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brent Kaziny
Board Member
Member at Large → Member at La, 2023
Member at La → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Campbell
Vice Chairman
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Cude
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lon Squyres
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Sloan
Board Member
At Large # → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Furrh
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Syed Raza MD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Caliva
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Flanagan
Vice Chairman
Vice Chair → Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Walter Morrow
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Voss
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Schulz
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christy Gonzalez
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Getschman
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Brass MD
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dudley Wait
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Reed
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Parker
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Benjamin Oei MD (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dean Casburn (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Darrell Pile (2020–2022) — CEO
- Former: Donald Morrison (2020–2022) — CFO
- Former: Lisa Spivey (2020–2022) — Dir-Preparedness
- Former: Christopher Collier (2022) — Director-Response
- Former: Bo Hashaw (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Collier (2020–2021) — Director-Response
- Former: Graig Temple (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: John Kowalik (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Kevin Bates (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Amanda Daniel (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jeremiah Williamson (2021) — Director-It
- Former: Jeremy Way (2021) — Coordinator Tsa R
- Former: Amy Iademarco (2020) — Reg'l Dir-Clinical
- Former: Fidel Calvillo (2020) — Coordinator-Tsa Q
- Former: Toni Carnie (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $227K, to Lori Upton (Chief Exec O).
Frequently asked questions about Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council
How much does Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council give each year?
Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council gave $287K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $286K across 11 grants.
What is Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council's typical grant size?
Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council's median grant in 2024 was $14,453, and its average grant was $26,077, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council give grants?
Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Pass-Through County" (11 grants).
Who are Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council's largest grantees?
Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council's largest 2024 grantees include Fire Fighters Foundation of Houston ($130,894), Montgomery County Hospital District ($36,742) and Fort Bend County EMS ($29,499), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council?
Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.7M.
What does Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council fund?
The organization’s mission is to develop and sustain a coalition of providers, responders, and healthcare-related partners to save lives and improve health outcomes through research, education, and collaboration. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council?
Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council's EIN?
Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0419172. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 27, 2026)
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