Texas Health Action
Texas Health Action (THA) is a community-informed 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing access to culturally affirming, quality health services in a safe and supportive environment with an expertise in serving lgbtqia+ people and people impacted by hiv.
Texas Health Action at a glance
In short: Texas Health Action gave $52K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $52K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $51,949
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $51,949
- Median grant
- $51,949
- Total assets
- $50,958,999
- +16.0% vs 2023
- 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.
Who Texas Health Action funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Carver ATX Foundation ($52K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carver ATX Foundation Austin, TX | General Operating Support | $51,949 |
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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 | $50,958,999 | $31,319,644 | $27,147,133 | $51,949 | 1 | $1,074,568 |
| 2023 | $43,929,078 | $21,141,349 | $24,279,044 | — | — | $823,851 |
| 2022 | $45,535,338 | $21,696,826 | $20,604,306 | — | — | $661,260 |
| 2021 | $49,074,855 | $32,679,506 | $18,094,788 | — | — | $485,390 |
| 2020 | $31,794,871 | $23,908,338 | $10,285,403 | — | — | $266,278 |
| 2019 | $16,707,258 | $14,517,251 | $5,516,976 | — | — | $82,716 |
About Texas Health Action
Based on IRS filings
Texas Health Action is a public charity focused on Health, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $51.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $52K. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Texas Health Action is led by Christopher Hamilton, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 10 of 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Hamilton
CEO
Chief Executive Officer → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$97K (2019) → $248K (2024)
Rich Gottbrath
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Adams
CFO
Chief Financial Officer → CFO, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$96K (2020) → $208K (2024)
Megan Brunson
COO
Chief Operating Officer → COO, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $214K (2024)
Juan Benitez
CAO
Chief Advancement Officer → CAO, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$138K (2024)
Sandra Guerra
CMO
Chief Medical Officer → CMO, 2024
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$175K (2023) → $331K (2024)
Arlene Loveless
Clinician
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$136K (2024)
Cynthia Stewart
Clinician
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$120K (2024)
Leticia Perez
Clinician
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$123K (2024)
Sean Dooley
Vice President - Clinical Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$144K (2024)
Suzy Hirsch
Clinician
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$122K (2024)
Nikelle Meade
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Sprute
Board Member
Board Chair → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Pokluda
Board Member
Board Chair → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Javier Lemus
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Johnny Devora
Vice Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2022
Chair → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Weigle
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Jimenez
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juan Valdemoros
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zeus Kain
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grayson Cabian
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Michele Auwae-Lapilio (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Gryason Cabian (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Rick Cofer (2019–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Gary Galbraith (2021–2022) — Chief Marketing & Comms of
- Former: Cynthia Brinson (2019–2021) — Chief Medical Officer
- Former: Douglas Plummer (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jamie Zapata (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Chad Denman (2019–2020) — Past Vice Chair
- Former: Mark Erwin (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Isela Werchan (2020) — Board Member
- Former: James Nowlin (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Melanie Pokluda-McLeroy (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $331K, to Sandra Guerra (CMO). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Texas Health Action
How much does Texas Health Action give each year?
Texas Health Action gave $52K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Texas Health Action?
Texas Health Action reported $51.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $31.3M.
What is Texas Health Action?
Texas Health Action is a public charity focused on Health, based in Austin, TX. It holds $51.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Texas Health Action operate?
Texas Health Action has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Texas Health Action's EIN?
Texas Health Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3809253. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
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