University of Houston Foundation
The University of Houston Foundation (UHF) is a Houston, Texas–based public charity that provides independent support for the University of Houston and, over time, the University of Houston System and its universities. It was chartered in 1960.
University of Houston Foundation at a glance
In short: University of Houston Foundation gave $10.7M across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $629K), mostly in Texas. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,686,045
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $628,591
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $105,652
- Total assets
- $225,583,239
- +5.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to University of Houston Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 4543 Post Oak Place 250, Houston, TX 77027
Phone: (713) 622-6061
Website: https://universityofhoustonfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who University of Houston Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Houston ($4.1M). Together the top 10 received $10.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 22 grants of 84 (26%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is University of Houston Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 17 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6.9M (2021) to $10.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $10.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston Houston, TX | Scholarships | $4,144,691 |
| UH - System Houston, TX | Program Support | $2,701,068 |
| UH - College of Global Hospitality Leadership Houston, TX | Program Support | $1,560,810 |
| UH - Athletics Houston, TX | Program Support | $593,434 |
| UH - College of the Arts Houston, TX | Program Support | $414,348 |
| UH - Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Houston, TX | Program Support | $404,324 |
| UH - Engineering Houston, TX | Program Support | $228,396 |
| UH - Optometry Houston, TX | Program Support | $166,877 |
| UH - Social Work Houston, TX | Program Support | $105,652 |
| UH - Natural Sciences & Mathematics Houston, TX | Program Support | $92,358 |
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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 | $225,583,239 | $17,065,228 | $12,511,787 | $10,686,045 | 17 | $12,476,591 |
| 2024 | $214,610,234 | $16,456,033 | $11,538,603 | $9,835,497 | 17 | $11,136,529 |
| 2023 | $187,490,103 | $14,179,306 | $10,476,449 | $8,901,404 | 18 | $9,659,952 |
| 2022 | $176,095,945 | $16,062,659 | $9,831,467 | $8,285,632 | 16 | $9,648,263 |
| 2021 | $206,848,450 | $26,110,587 | $8,367,832 | $6,947,075 | 16 | $11,843,343 |
| 2020 | $158,605,191 | $15,183,514 | $10,091,400 | $8,720,017 | 17 | $5,618,509 |
| 2019 | $154,286,308 | $14,358,744 | $9,651,264 | $8,353,853 | 16 | $7,695,289 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to support the advancement and general welfare of the educational, research, and charitable activities of the UH System and universities. Its 2023 filing describes its program support as benefiting scholarship and educational programs. The Foundation’s website says it manages endowed gifts and short-term cash gifts, with distributions made according to donor stipulations.
The 2025 filing lists grants to the University of Houston and units including UH System, colleges, Athletics, and Houston Public Media. The Foundation’s website says it supports the University of Houston System, the University of Houston, UH-Downtown, and UH-Clear Lake; an older mission page also names UH-Victoria.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 17 grants totaling $10,686,045. Grants ranged from $7,762 to $4,144,691, with a median of $105,652. The largest listed grants were $4,144,691 to the University of Houston for scholarships; $2,701,068 to UH System for program support; and $1,560,810 to the UH College of Global Hospitality Leadership for program support. Other listed recipients included UH Athletics ($593,434), the UH College of the Arts ($414,348), and UH Liberal Arts and Social Sciences ($404,324), each for program support.
The Foundation’s website describes its principal role as managing endowed gifts. It says donors may establish a named endowment with a minimum contribution of $25,000, with income distributed to the college or program of the donor’s choice. It also accepts gifts of cash and securities and, when appropriate, real property. These are giving instructions; the available information does not describe a grant-application process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lisa Duchman as chair; J Downey Bridgwater as vice chair; Mia Lorick as secretary; Jeff Granberry as treasurer; Rob Arnold, Mike Booker, Arturo Chavez, Orlando Sanchez, and Alvin Zimmerman as trustees; and Terrylin G. Neale as president.
University of Houston Foundation is led by Terrylin G Neale, President on every filing since 2019; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Terrylin G Neale
President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$259K (2019) → $329K (2025)
Lisa Duchman
Chair
Trustee → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alvin Zimmerman
Trustee
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Orlando Sanchez
Trustee
Secretary → Chair, 2022
Chair → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Arnold
Trustee
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Booker
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arturo Chavez
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Kelley
Accounting Manager
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$106K (2020) → $158K (2025)
Jeff Granberry
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J Downey Bridgwater
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mia Lorick
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Paula Douglass (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Rebecca Hoyt (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Ricky Raven (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Ronald Page (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Cheryl Creuzot (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Cemo (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Cullen (2019–2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $329K, to Terrylin G Neale (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about University of Houston Foundation
How much does University of Houston Foundation give each year?
University of Houston Foundation gave $10.7M across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $9.8M across 17 grants.
What is University of Houston Foundation's typical grant size?
University of Houston Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $105,652, and its average grant was $628,591, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does University of Houston Foundation give grants?
University of Houston Foundation 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 (17 grants).
Does University of Houston Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on University of Houston Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (16 grants).
Who are University of Houston Foundation's largest grantees?
University of Houston Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Houston ($4,144,691), UH - System ($2,701,068) and UH - College of Global Hospitality Leadership ($1,560,810), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is University of Houston Foundation?
University of Houston Foundation reported $225.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.1M.
What does University of Houston Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to support the advancement and general welfare of the educational, research, and charitable activities of the UH System and universities. Its 2023 filing describes its program support as benefiting scholarship and educational programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from University of Houston Foundation?
University of Houston Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check universityofhoustonfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is University of Houston Foundation's EIN?
University of Houston Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6041411. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 1, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 22, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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