University of Houston College of Business
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University of Houston College of Business at a glance
In short: University of Houston College of Business gave $4.7M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $4.7M), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,672,351
- +98.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,672,351
- +98.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,672,351
- Total assets
- $118,594,336
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who University of Houston College of Business funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Houston ($4.7M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How University of Houston College of Business gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.4M (2024) to $4.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $4.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston Houston, TX | Charitable | $4,672,351 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $118,594,336 | $8,976,117 | $5,120,819 | $4,672,351 | 1 | $6,667,725 |
| 2024 | $109,677,260 | $16,852,542 | $2,663,244 | $2,357,268 | 1 | $6,637,833 |
| 2023 | $85,235,601 | $25,989,141 | $4,154,723 | $3,774,903 | 1 | $2,240,213 |
| 2022 | $59,862,087 | $9,166,081 | $3,966,444 | $3,723,901 | 1 | $2,803,298 |
| 2021 | $64,577,199 | $7,673,851 | $6,289,226 | $3,345,656 | 1 | $3,830,240 |
| 2020 | $55,085,524 | $19,555,793 | $4,601,893 | $3,520,511 | 1 | $2,814,880 |
About University of Houston College of Business
Based on IRS filings
University of Houston College of Business is a public charity focused on Education, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $118.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4.7M. Net investment income was $6.7M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
University of Houston College of Business is led by Lisa Airhart, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisa Airhart
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Stone
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cyvia Wolff
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edgardo Colon
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Coppedge
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Bozeman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard C Kuriger IV
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cyril Theccanat
Vice President
Secretarty & Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Menger
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: John King (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Leonard Roth (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Dennis Akromis (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about University of Houston College of Business
How much does University of Houston College of Business give each year?
University of Houston College of Business gave $4.7M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.4M across 1 grant.
How large is University of Houston College of Business?
University of Houston College of Business reported $118.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.0M.
What is University of Houston College of Business?
University of Houston College of Business is a public charity focused on Education, based in Houston, TX. It holds $118.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does University of Houston College of Business operate?
University of Houston College of Business has awarded grants in Texas.
What is University of Houston College of Business's EIN?
University of Houston College of Business's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7281200. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 7, 2026)
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