Texas Low-Income Housing Information Service
Our mission is to support low-income Texans efforts to achieve the American dream of a decent, affordable home in a quality neighborhood. We believe that Texas critical low-income housing and community development needs can best be solved through a public-private partnership led by the initiative of low income Texans and supported by government, the private sector and the general public.
Texas Low-Income Housing Information Service at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,500,507
- -10.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $502,593
- +92.6% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $151,234
- +39.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $983,407
- -12.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Texas Low-Income Housing Information Service funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Mercedes, TX | Housing | $20,000 |
| Texas Tenants Union Dallas, TX | Housing | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,500,507 | $502,593 | $983,407 | — | — | $151,234 |
| 2023 | $3,893,034 | $260,946 | $1,125,088 | $40,000 | 2 | $108,307 |
| 2022 | $4,782,807 | $622,427 | $1,166,733 | — | — | $9,511 |
| 2021 | $5,417,490 | $2,277,680 | $1,048,840 | — | — | $6,382 |
| 2020 | $4,111,375 | $945,308 | $1,016,776 | — | — | $7,985 |
About Texas Low-Income Housing Information Service
Based on IRS filings
Texas Low-Income Housing Information Service is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. Net investment income was $151K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Texas Low-Income Housing Information Service is led by Karen Paup, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen Paup
Executive Director
Co-Director → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$53K (2020) → $70K (2024)
Veon McReynolds
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Rainey Willson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Van Zandt
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephan Fairfield
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Watriss
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Forbath
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Mueller
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rafael Torres
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Hatch
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John Henneberger (2020–2022) — Co-Director
- Former: Kate Raney (2021) — Director
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 $70K, to Karen Paup (Exec Director).
Frequently asked questions about Texas Low-Income Housing Information Service
How large is Texas Low-Income Housing Information Service?
Texas Low-Income Housing Information Service reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $503K.
What is Texas Low-Income Housing Information Service?
Texas Low-Income Housing Information Service is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Austin, TX. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Texas Low-Income Housing Information Service operate?
Texas Low-Income Housing Information Service has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Texas Low-Income Housing Information Service's EIN?
Texas Low-Income Housing Information Service's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2499910. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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