The Houston Food Bank
The Houston Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Houston, Texas, serving 18 counties in Southeast Texas. The organization distributes nutritious meals to food-insecure individuals through a network of approximately 1,600 community partners, including food pantries, soup kitchens, schools, and multi-service centers. The Houston Food Bank distributes the most food in the Feeding America network of food banks.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$156.8M
+1.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$282.6M
Grant Count
866
Avg Grant Size
$326K
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To provide food for better lives.
The organization's primary focus areas include:
Food Distribution: The core function of Houston Food Bank, distributing food including fresh produce and select products to hunger-relief agencies and community service organizations that serve more than 1 million food-insecure individuals annually across 18 Southeast Texas counties.
Child Hunger Initiatives: Programs addressing hunger among children, including Kids Cafe Grant Program, School Market Program, and Summer Meal Program.
Community Assistance Program (CAP): Educates the community about available social services and state-funded programs. Through certified community resource navigators, CAP provides application and technical assistance for benefits including SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), Medicaid, TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), and CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program).
Policy Advocacy: Advocates for policy change and equitable access to services, promoting dialogue on ways to increase access to food and improve lives of those in communities served.
Grantmaking
The Houston Food Bank operates active grant programs:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Houston Food Bank serves 18 counties in Southeast Texas. In the most recent fiscal year, the organization distributed 140 million nutritious meals across this region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Revenue: $366 million
- Total Expenses: $358 million
- Total Assets: $157 million
- Total Liabilities: $12 million
Prior Year Data (2023):
- Total Revenues: $298,504,285
- Total Expenses: $314,899,919
- Total Assets: $154,916,055
- Net Assets/Fund Balances: $136,997,004
Staffing: 603 employees (as of 2023)
Financial Rating: The Houston Food Bank holds a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, reflecting a 100% score based on accountability, finance, impact measurement, and leadership criteria.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $156,837,283 | $154,916,055 | $160,263,387 |
| Revenue | $366,329,444 | $298,504,285 | $376,356,914 |
| Expenses | $358,419,910 | $314,899,919 | $364,898,828 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,645,252 | $-308,130 | $3,053,807 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Houston Food Bank
Houston Food Bank: Kids Cafe Grant Program
The Houston Food Bank
Amount
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Houston Food Bank: School Market Program Grant
The Houston Food Bank
Amount
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Houston Food Bank: Summer Meal Program Grant
The Houston Food Bank
Amount
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President & CEO: Brian Greene
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN GREENE | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $350,400 |
| JEFF DODSON | BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL HARRIS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS VICE-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| STEVE RETZLOFF | BOARD TREASURER | 1 | — |
| BEN SAMUELS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHARLES DAVIDSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| EIMEAR BONNER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| EVE MCFADDEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GREG GRISSOM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAMES BELL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LAURA JULIANO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LISA HELFMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARCELA DONADIO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MAREDITH DUNCAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MIGUEL CALATAYUD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TRACY VAUGHT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TROY HARDING | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AMY RAGAN | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $209,886 |
| BERNARDO MARTINS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $205,411 |
| CHINELO ARALU | Chief financial officer | 40 | — |
| KENDACE CULBRETH | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER | 40 | $187,812 |
| NICOLE LANDER | CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER | 40 | $219,808 |
| CASEY FERRELL | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DATA & TECH | 40 | $130,240 |
| KATHERINE HOWARD BYERS | GOVERNMENT RELATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $115,505 |
| KENIA M WAY | DATA DIRECTOR | 40 | $121,678 |
| PAULA MCKENZIE | DIRECTOR OF MAJOR GIFTS | 40 | $128,402 |
| TERENCE FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR OF STAFF ENGAGEMENT | 40 | $113,233 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Houston Food Bank has received significant recent funding and recognition:
New grant funding helps Houston Food Bank rescue more food from local grocersReceived a transformational donation from Chevron to expand the organization
NEWS: Houston Food Bank Receives Transformational Donation ...Received a $750,000 grant to boost food rescue efforts across 18 Southeast Texas counties
$750K Grant Boosts Houston Food Bank\u2019s Food Rescue Efforts Across 18\Received Walmart and Feeding America Retail Agency Capacity Grant funding
Walmart and Feeding America Retail Agency Capacity GrantAwarded grant funding to support food rescue efforts from local grocers
$750K Grant Boosts Houston Food Bank\u2019s Food Rescue Efforts Across 18\Provided grant funding to urban farms, including Plant it Forward
New grant funding helps Houston Food Bank rescue more food from local grocersThe organization continues to expand its reach and impact through partnerships and community engagement initiatives, including listening sessions to strengthen community voice across Southeast Texas.
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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