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Houston area nonprofits

There are 37,769 organizations in the greater Houstonmetro area, including the cities of Houston, Baytown, Conroe, Galveston, Sugar Land, and The Woodlands. Combined, these Houston metro nonprofits employ 263,225 people, earn more than $55 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $142 billion.
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Job trends for Houston nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
4,781
1-10
1,334
11-25
474
26-100
434
101 to 1,000
230
1,000+
29
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in Houston

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
7,275
$250k to $1M
2,195
$1M to $5M
1,158
$5M to $25M
414
$25M to $100M
127
$100M+
49
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in Houston

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Religious organizations
7,968
$619,565,437
Educational institutions
5,175
$7,138,930,895
Human service organizations
3,889
$2,069,451,762
Foundations
3,709
$5,344,930,480
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
2,456
$789,066,288
Business and community development organizations
1,967
$1,109,842,156
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
1,890
$995,892,228
Youth development organizations
1,273
$130,530,828
Housing providers and shelters
1,012
$788,762,161
Health organizations
814
$30,948,287,527
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Directory of nonprofits in Houston

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Houston Ballet Foundation

Houston Ballet Foundation inspires dance through excellent performances, education programs and academy. Professional dancers perform locally and internationally.
Revenue
$38.8m
Assets
$169.9m
Employees
556
EIN
74-1394920
IRS type
501(c)(3)

KIPP Texas

We believe that every child, regardless of economic background has the right to be an exemplary education. We will empower our student to thrive in and graduate from college, choose their paths and positively impact their communities.
Revenue
$484.5m
Assets
$893.3m
Employees
6,375
EIN
01-0639602
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Fay School

The Fay School is a nonsectarian, not-for-profit, co-educational school in which children of diverse talents and backgrounds with strong academic abilities are offered a high-quality education.
Revenue
$10.8m
Assets
$30.5m
Employees
117
EIN
76-0321325
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Amigos Por Vida - Friends for Life

Amigos Por Vida - Friends for Life is a Houston-based charter school providing education services in a safe environment to at-risk students.
Revenue
$8.7m
Assets
$34.0m
Employees
94
EIN
76-0433067
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Beta Foundation

Beta Foundation nurtures students toward academic and life success by providing educational opportunities and experiences in Houston, TX.
Revenue
$19.9m
Assets
$41.4m
Employees
177
EIN
45-3019142
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

The Hobby Center Foundation coordinates events and manages premier venues for resident companies at The Hobby Center for Performing Arts.
Revenue
$39.8m
Assets
$81.6m
Employees
100
EIN
76-0428914
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Post Oak School

Post Oak School offers Montessori education based on AMI principles in Bellaire, TX. It emphasizes community service from infancy through adolescence.
Revenue
$15.8m
Assets
$34.7m
Employees
140
EIN
74-1486232
IRS type
501(c)(3)

MD Anderson Physicians Network

To eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
Revenue
$65.1m
Assets
$45.2m
Employees
77
EIN
76-0449960
IRS type
501(c)(3)

University of Houston College of Business Foundation

To solicit, receive, or acquire real or personal property, and to administer such property with the primary objective of improving the quality provided by the College of Business.
Revenue
$26.0m
Assets
$85.2m
Employees
1
EIN
23-7281200
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cenikor Foundation

Cenikor Foundation provides detox, residential treatment, and recovery housing programs in seven locations for better health and lives.
Revenue
$39.2m
Assets
$52.8m
Employees
796
EIN
76-0031861
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Thermal Energy Corporation (TECO)

Houston-based Thermal Energy Corporation (TECO) has provided reliable, cost-effective and energy-efficient cooling and heating to institutions in the Texas Medical Center.
Revenue
$86.1m
Assets
$550.1m
Employees
101
EIN
94-3425643
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alley Theatre

Alley Theatre inspires through diverse theatrical experiences, engages the community, and cultivates future artists, fostering empathy and discourse in Houston.
Revenue
$26.1m
Assets
$98.8m
Employees
416
EIN
74-1143076
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dovetail Impact Foundation

The David Weekley Family Foundation is a Houston, TX based private foundation that last year made 104 grants. Its purpose is to incur travel expenses and other administrative costs to thoroughly vet and monitor grantees.
Revenue
$25.4m
Assets
$143.2m
Employees
6
EIN
76-0324538
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Strake Foundation

The Strake Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to churches, schools and other nonprofit causes. Last year, it made 222 grants.
Revenue
$18.5m
Assets
$44.9m
Employees
0
EIN
76-0041524
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Robert A Welch Foundation

The Robert A Welch Foundation is a private foundation located in Houston, TX. It made 64 grants last year, of which 30 went to University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
Revenue
$47.6m
Assets
$631.1m
Employees
15
EIN
76-0343128
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Powell Foundation

The Powell Foundation distributes funds for public charitable purposes, principally for the encouragement and support of public education, the arts, conservation and human services, with a direct impact within the Foundation's geographic zone of interest.
Revenue
$22.8m
Assets
$421.2m
Employees
8
EIN
74-6104592
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation

The Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation is a private foundation that makes grants to organizations across the United States.
Revenue
$26.1m
Assets
$26.5m
Employees
1
EIN
30-0005201
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hamill Foundation

The Hamill Foundation is a private foundation located in Houston, TX that made 91 grants last year to organizations such as The Museum of Fine Arts Houston. The trustees of the foundation are Charlie H. Read, Charles W. Snider, and Thomas H. Brown.
Revenue
$25.4m
Assets
$206.9m
Employees
4
EIN
23-7028238
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Terry Foundation

To strengthen the State of Texas by identifying Texas high school graduates and transfer students who have promise of future leadership distinction and assisting them in developing their future and the future of those around them.
Revenue
$23.9m
Assets
$440.2m
Employees
13
EIN
31-1551093
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Legacy Community Health Services

We believe that comprehensive health care is a human right. Legacy's services and programs are open to all who need us, regardless of the ability to pay, without judgment or exception.
Revenue
$339.9m
Assets
$163.4m
Employees
2,012
EIN
76-0009637
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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