United Way of Greater Houston
United Way of Greater Houston is a century-old 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 50 Waugh Drive in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1921, the organization has evolved to focus specifically on serving the region's most vulnerable populations. The organization operates as a grantmaking foundation and community convener, distributing over $34 million annually in grants to more than 160 nonprofit partners across a four-county region.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$99.5M
+7.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$40.5M
+18.5% YoY
Grant Count
275
+23.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$147K
-3.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
United Way of Greater Houston's mission is to create opportunities for every person in the community to thrive. The organization's work centers on three core areas:
- Immediate Crisis Support: Providing life-saving services to meet basic needs such as food and shelter, and supporting families and individuals experiencing crises including job loss, domestic violence, and natural disasters
- Pathway to Self-Sufficiency: Providing tools, resources, and education for families to achieve financial stability and independence, for children to succeed in school and in life, and for veterans to rebuild their lives after returning from service
- Community Convening: Bringing stakeholders together to address pressing community needs and improve quality of life across the region
Under its "Second Century Vision" strategic plan launched around its centennial in 2021, United Way has narrowed its focus to champion working families and individuals living in poverty. The organization specifically targets ALICE families (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), who represent 31% of the region's households, plus the 14% living below the federal poverty level.
Grantmaking
Grant application inquiries should be directed to communitybuilder@unitedwayhouston.org. The organization reviews applications annually during a specific window (April-June).
Grant Range
$846 to $4.2 million
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way of Greater Houston serves four counties in Texas:
- Fort Bend County
- Harris County
- Montgomery County
- Waller County
Montgomery County United Way, founded in 1955 and headquartered in The Woodlands, is now part of United Way of Greater Houston.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024-2025)
- Total assets: $99.5 million (2025)
- Total revenue: $79.6 million (2025)
- Total expenses: $69.7 million (2025)
- Total liabilities: $34.7 million (2025)
- Total giving: $40.8 million
Campaign Fundraising (2023-24)
- Community contributions: $56 million
- Foundation grants, bequests, and sponsorships: $7 million
Organizational Scale
- Employees: 224 (as of 2024)
- Nonprofit partners funded: 160+
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $99,530,404 | $92,353,745 | $87,814,609 |
| Revenue | $79,626,568 | $65,297,077 | $62,449,941 |
| Expenses | $69,729,412 | $61,309,329 | $61,902,888 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,332,083 | $1,507,857 | $382,645 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Stephens | Chair | 2 | — |
| Kelly Hackett | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Dorothy Ables | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Esi Akinosho | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Camilo Amezquita | Trustee | 2 | — |
| David Baker | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Marc Boom | Trustee | 2 | — |
| David L Callender | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Chris Champion | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Willie Chiang | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Shauna Johnson Clark | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Cynthia Colbert | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Paula DesRoches | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Daniel Cardinal DiNardo | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Jose Espinel | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Tina Faraca | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Clint Follette | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Jesse Gelsomini | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Martyn E Goossen | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Mary Beth Gracy | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Greg Grissom | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Scott Hallam | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Cynthia Hansen | Trustee | 2 | — |
| John Johnson | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Sandy Johnson | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Daniel Kalms | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Steve Kean | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Ryan Lance | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Liam Mallon | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Nataly Marks | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Lilyanne McClean | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Wayne McConnell | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Nancy A Meyer | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Desrye Morgan | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Tandra Perkins | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Doug Pferdehirt | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Dianne Ralston | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Tracie J Renfroe | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Joe Rovig | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Becky Rush | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Julie Sudduth | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Eric Tanzberger | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Sam Tucker | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Eli Viamontes | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Marc Watts | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Donna Sims Wilson | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Steven Wolf | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Don M Woo | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Allen Xi | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Melinda Yee | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Amanda McMillian | President & CEO | 50 | $425,321 |
| Bart Ferrell | CSFO (from 12/24) | 50 | $30,283 |
| Jaideep Hebbar | VP & CSFO (thru 8/24) | 50 | $211,319 |
| Angel Harris | VP & Chief Adv. Officer | 50 | $322,080 |
| Margaret M Oser | VP, Mission & Strategy | 50 | $207,135 |
| Mary Vazquez | VP, Community Outreach | 50 | $190,393 |
| Barbara L Walker | AVP, Principal Gifts Officer | 50 | $199,451 |
| Henry J Adaso | AVP, Marketing & Communications | 50 | $138,942 |
| Kenneth W Miller | Sr. Dir IT Technology & Security | 50 | $150,337 |
| Jeffrey Nash | AVP, Innovation & Data Management | 50 | $169,890 |
| Veronica Hagerty | Sr. Dir. Board Dev & NP Training | 50 | $148,890 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
United Way of Greater Houston has received significant foundation support to expand its nonprofit sector support:
United Way of Greater Houston Graduates First Cohort of ...Received a $3 million grant from Houston Endowment to support nonprofits pursuing government funding
United Way of Greater Houston Receives $3 Million Grant from Houston EndowmentReceived a $1.5 million grant from Houston Endowment to bolster local nonprofit initiatives
United Way of Greater Houston Receives $3 Million Grant from Houston EndowmentThe organization operates the 2-1-1 Texas/United Way HELPLINE, providing voice of help and hope 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Contact Information
- Website: unitedwayhouston.org
- Phone: (713) 685-2300
- Email: uofgreaterhouston@unitedwayhouston.org
- Grant Inquiries: communitybuilder@unitedwayhouston.org
- Address: 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, TX 77007
- EIN: 74-1167964
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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