United Way of Greater Houston
United Way of Greater Houston is a public charity based in Houston, Texas. It supports programs intended to help individuals and families in the Greater Houston area achieve a sustainable quality of life, with a focus on people experiencing ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) and those living below the Federal Poverty Level.
Key facts about United Way of Greater Houston
In short: United Way of Greater Houston gave $40.5M across 275 grants in 2025 (avg $147K), mostly in Texas. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 74-1167964
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,453,436
- Grants made (2025)
- 275
- Average grant
- $147,103
- Median grant
- $100,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (50 of 138, 2025)
- Total assets
- $99,530,404
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Deadline
- The 2024 proposal deadline was April 18, 2024.
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · 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
Is United Way of Greater Houston open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 50 of 138 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $123K; repeat grants $390K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $260K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to work together to improve lives, build a stronger community, and create meaningful opportunities for people to prosper. Its funding approach emphasizes the Integrated Client Journey, with integrated services in financial stability, early childhood and youth development, health care, and legal services, alongside safety-net services such as basic needs and short-term crisis support. Its broader work also includes disaster recovery and 211 information and referral services.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of grantees. BakerRipley says its mission is to bring resources, education, and connection to emerging neighborhoods and help residents become productive, self-sufficient individuals. Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council says Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character. Houston Habitat for Humanity says it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Katy Responds describes itself as a collaborative network providing care and restoration services after disasters and helping with community readiness.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, United Way reported 275 grants totaling $40,453,436. Grants ranged from $5,500 to $1,298,000, with a median grant of $100,000. The largest awards included BakerRipley ($1,298,000, financial stability), YMCA of the Greater Houston Area ($1,147,100, early childhood and youth education), Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston ($808,000, basic needs), SER-Jobs for Progress ($608,000, financial stability), and Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston ($592,500, early childhood and youth education). Other notable awards included Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star ($587,500), Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council ($550,000), Houston Habitat for Humanity ($525,000), Covenant Community Capital ($492,000), and Katy Responds ($475,000).
The funder’s Single Investment Process invites eligible nonprofit social-service organizations to apply for three-year funding. The 2024 announcement required funded partners to provide one or more program areas within the Integrated Client Journey and to serve residents, with a presence in one or more of 12 priority regions across Fort Bend, Harris, Montgomery, and Waller counties. The process describes reviewing financial, governance, and program information, and encourages agencies to explain how they can bundle services or collaborate with partners. The funder’s website says applications will reopen in 2027.
Review Cycle
The 2024 proposal deadline was April 18, 2024.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization identifies its service area as the Greater Houston region, including Fort Bend, Harris, Montgomery, and Waller counties. Its 2025 filing records 100% of grant dollars going to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 275 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34.1M (2024) to $65.5M (2021). In 2025 it made 275 grants totaling $40.5M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was BakerRipley ($1.8M across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $12.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,182 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 427 grants of 1,182 (36%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BakerRipley Houston, TX | Financial Stability | $1,298,000 |
| YMCA of the Greater Houston Area Houston, TX | Early childhood and youth education | $1,147,100 |
| Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston Houston, TX | Basic Needs | $808,000 |
| SER-Jobs for Progress Houston, TX | Financial Stability | $608,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston Inc Houston, TX | Early childhood and youth education | $592,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star Houston, TX | Early childhood and youth education | $587,500 |
| Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Houston, TX | Early childhood and youth education | $550,000 |
| Houston Habitat for Humanity Houston, TX | Disaster - Beryl | $525,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Sam Houston Area Council Houston, TX | Early childhood and youth education | $500,000 |
| Covenant Community Capital Houston, TX | Disaster - Beryl | $492,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $99,530,404 | $79,626,568 | $69,729,412 | $40,453,436 | 275 |
| 2024 | $92,353,745 | $65,297,077 | $61,309,329 | $34,144,497 | 223 |
| 2023 | $87,814,609 | $62,449,941 | $61,902,888 | $35,005,742 | 227 |
| 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 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,332,083 | $1,507,857 | $382,645 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing include Steve Stephens, Chair, and Kelly Hackett, Secretary. Listed trustees include Dorothy Ables, Esi Akinosho, Camilo Amezquita, David Baker, Marc Boom, David L Callender, Chris Champion, and Willie Chiang.
United Way of Greater Houston is led by Amanda McMillian, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 11 of 61 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amanda McMillian
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$210K (2021) → $425K (2025)
Steve Stephens
Chair
Trustee → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Hagerty
Senior Director Board Development & Np Training
Assistant Vice President Committee Relations → Assistant Vice President & Community Relations, 2022
Assistant Vice President & Community Relations → Senior Director Board Development & Np Training, 2024
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$141K (2021) → $149K (2025)
Kenneth W Miller
Senior Director It Technology & Security
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$150K (2025)
Becky Rush
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Champion
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clint Follette
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Colbert
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Cardinal DiNardo
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Baker
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David L Callender
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Sims Wilson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Ables
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Pferdehirt
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Tanzberger
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Gelsomini
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Rovig
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lilyanne McClean
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Boom
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nataly Marks
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Lance
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Hallam
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracie J Renfroe
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne McConnell
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Willie Chiang
Trustee
Trustee → Chair, 2023
Chair → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don M Woo
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Esi Akinosho
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liam Mallon
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Watts
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Beth Gracy
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Tucker
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina Faraca
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Hansen
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Kalms
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Desrye Morgan
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dianne Ralston
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martyn E Goossen
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy A Meyer
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula DesRoches
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tandra Perkins
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eli Viamontes
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Grissom
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Sudduth
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shauna Johnson Clark
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allen Xi
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Camilo Amezquita
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jose Espinel
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Yee
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Kean
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Wolf
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara L Walker
Assistant Vice President & Principal Gifts Officer
Assistant Vice President Donor Relation → Assistant Vice President & Donor Relations, 2022
Assistant Vice President & Donor Relations → Assistant Vice President & Principal Gifts Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$158K (2021) → $199K (2025)
Jeffrey Nash
Assistant Vice President, Innovation & Data Management
Assistant Vice President Innov & Data Mgt → Assistant Vice President, Innovation & Data Mgt, 2022
Assistant Vice President, Innovation & Data Mgt → Assistant Vice President, Innovation & Data Management, 2025
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$140K (2021) → $170K (2025)
Margaret M Oser
Vice President, Mission & Strategy
Vice President Mission & Strategy → Vice President, Mission & Strategy, 2022
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$165K (2021) → $207K (2025)
Mary Vazquez
Vice President & Community Outreach
Vice President Community Outreach → Vice President & Community Outreach, 2023
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$154K (2021) → $190K (2025)
Angel Harris
Vice President & Chief Adv. Officer
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$244K (2022) → $322K (2025)
Jaideep Hebbar
Vice President & Csfo
Vice President & Cfso → Vice President & Csfo, 2023
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$29K (2022) → $211K (2025)
Bart Ferrell
Csfo
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$30K (2025)
Henry J Adaso
Assistant Vice President, Marketing & Communications
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$139K (2025)
Kelly Hackett
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (32)
- Former: Amy Chronis (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Armando Perez (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Melissa Young (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Steve Bergstrom (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Wendy M Johnson (2021–2024) — Vice President, Chief Hr & Administrator Officer
- Former: Christi Thoms-Knox (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Deborah Span-Bailey (2023–2024) — Assistant Vice President & Donor Relations
- Former: Virginia Breaux (2023–2024) — Assistant Vice President, Acctg & Campaign Proc.
- Former: Lynnae Wilson (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Antonio Tony Canales (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jamey Rootes (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Rabbi David Lyon (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ralph Martinez (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ron Oran (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Leslie Duke (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Lesia Crumpton-Young (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Anna M Babin (2021–2022) — Senior Advisor
- Former: Bill Yardley (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Donna L Cook (2021–2022) — Vice President, Communications & Cbo
- Former: Geraldine Slattery (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jean-Francois Poupeau (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: John Gremp (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Kenneth M Mercado (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Michael K Stewart (2021–2022) — Executive Vice President & CFO
- Former: Sue Payne (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Traci M Jack (2021–2022) — Senior Director, Strategy & Analytics
- Former: Y Ping Sun (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Bill Strait (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Christi Thoms (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Delphia Y Ridley (2021) — Vice President Donor Relations
- Former: Irma Diaz-Gonzalez (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Neil Duffin (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $425K, to Amanda McMillian (President & CEO). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, TX 77007-5813
Phone: (713) 685-2300
Website: https://unitedwayhouston.org
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Greater Houston
How much does United Way of Greater Houston give each year?
United Way of Greater Houston gave $40.5M across 275 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $34.1M across 223 grants.
What is United Way of Greater Houston's typical grant size?
United Way of Greater Houston's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $147,103, across 275 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of Greater Houston that year got $123K on average.
Where does United Way of Greater Houston give grants?
United Way of Greater Houston gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (208 grants), Conroe, TX (14 grants), Richmond, TX (9 grants) and Cypress, TX (8 grants).
Does United Way of Greater Houston give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 275 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Greater Houston's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Basic Needs" (50 grants), "Early childhood and youth education" (43 grants) and "Financial Stability" (38 grants).
Who are United Way of Greater Houston's largest grantees?
United Way of Greater Houston's largest 2025 grantees include BakerRipley ($1,841,000 across 5 grants), YMCA of the Greater Houston Area ($1,404,600 across 3 grants) and Memorial Assistance Ministries ($1,376,756 across 7 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Greater Houston?
United Way of Greater Houston reported $99.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $79.6M.
What does United Way of Greater Houston fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to work together to improve lives, build a stronger community, and create meaningful opportunities for people to prosper. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Greater Houston?
United Way of Greater Houston has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check unitedwayhouston.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of Greater Houston's EIN?
United Way of Greater Houston's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1167964. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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