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Greater Houston Community Foundation

The mission of the greater houston community foundation (ghcf) is expanding philanthropic impact by connecting donors to the causes they care about, providing excellent stewardship of assets entrusted …

Advocacy & Civil Rights Houston, TX EIN: 237160400 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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80
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Greater Houston Community Foundation

Maximize your charitable impact with Greater Houston Community Foundation, your preferred philanthropic partner in Houston.

Founded
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T31
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2017

Mission

The mission of the greater houston community foundation (ghcf) is expanding philanthropic impact by connecting donors to the causes they care about, providing excellent stewardship of assets entrusted to us, and convening resources to address important community needs.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 97%
Peer average: 85%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.24%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.97
Program$0.97
97% to programs beats the peer average (85%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Greater Houston Community Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 96% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 83,892 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 2% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Greater Houston Community Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Houston, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1971 and has been operating for 55 years. Its EIN is 237160400. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $293M in annual revenue. 165 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Greater Houston Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237160400. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Greater Houston Community Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 97% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

Greater Houston Community Foundation is located in Houston, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1971 and has been active for 55 years.

Based on official tax filings, Greater Houston Community Foundation has $293M in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 85% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Greater Houston Community Foundation is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $293M in annual revenue. The organization has 165 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Greater Houston Community Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Greater Houston Community Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 97% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Maximize your charitable impact with Greater Houston Community Foundation, your preferred philanthropic partner in Houston. Greater Houston Community Foundation is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1971.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $293M is well above the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Greater Houston Community Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 237160400, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
97% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
52

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MI
Michael D P•••••
Treasurer/CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Tight-knit neighbors, better lives: How strong community ties can help Houstonians feel healthier, safer - Kinder Institute for Urban Research | Rice University

kinder.rice.edu ·

Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2026 Results - Kinder Institute for Urban Research | Rice University

kinder.rice.edu ·

ExxonMobil's 2025 Giving Campaign delivers record results to United Way of Greater Houston and Houston community - Exxon Mobil Corporation

corporate.exxonmobil.com ·

Houston community colleges eye more competitive tuition amid record enrollment - The Business Journals

www.bizjournals.com ·

Houston groups get $500,000 to expand scholarships, career support - Houston Chronicle

www.houstonchronicle.com ·

One out of every seven Houston area residents know of someone detained by ICE, survey finds - Houston Public Media

www.houstonpublicmedia.org ·

Greater Houston Community Foundation surpasses $3 billion in grants distributed - The Business Journals

www.bizjournals.com ·

What do Houston’s Asian residents love and dislike about the region? Here’s what 2,500 of them said. - Kinder Institute for Urban Research | Rice University

kinder.rice.edu ·

'Tis the season for giving: 3 things donors should know about giving as 2025 ends - Houston Chronicle

www.houstonchronicle.com ·

Houston CommUNITY Journey returns from Israel after transformative week - Jewish Herald-Voice

jhvonline.com ·

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Tight-knit neighbors, better lives: How strong community ties can help Houstonians feel healthier, safer - Kinder Instit
Apr 2026
kinder.rice.edu
Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2026 Results - Kinder Institute for Urban Research | Rice University
Apr 2026
kinder.rice.edu
ExxonMobil's 2025 Giving Campaign delivers record results to United Way of Greater Houston and Houston community - Exxon
Apr 2026
corporate.exxonmobil.com
Houston community colleges eye more competitive tuition amid record enrollment - The Business Journals
Apr 2026
www.bizjournals.com
Houston groups get $500,000 to expand scholarships, career support - Houston Chronicle
Mar 2026
www.houstonchronicle.com
One out of every seven Houston area residents know of someone detained by ICE, survey finds - Houston Public Media
Mar 2026
www.houstonpublicmedia.org
Greater Houston Community Foundation surpasses $3 billion in grants distributed - The Business Journals
Feb 2026
www.bizjournals.com
What do Houston’s Asian residents love and dislike about the region? Here’s what 2,500 of them said. - Kinder Institute
Feb 2026
kinder.rice.edu
'Tis the season for giving: 3 things donors should know about giving as 2025 ends - Houston Chronicle
Dec 2025
www.houstonchronicle.com
Houston CommUNITY Journey returns from Israel after transformative week - Jewish Herald-Voice
Nov 2025
jhvonline.com
Form filed
$293.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$242.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$234.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$567.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$196.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 165 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 165 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1971
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Greater Houston Community Foundation

What is Greater Houston Community Foundation?
Greater Houston Community Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Houston, United States. Maximize your charitable impact with Greater Houston Community Foundation, your preferred philanthropic partner in Houston.
When was Greater Houston Community Foundation founded?
Greater Houston Community Foundation was founded in 1971.
Who leads Greater Houston Community Foundation?
Michael D Pawson serves as Treasurer/CFO.
Where is Greater Houston Community Foundation located?
Headquartered in Houston, TX, United States.
What is Greater Houston Community Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 97% of expenses go to program services.
Is Greater Houston Community Foundation trustworthy?
Greater Houston Community Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Greater Houston Community Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237160400.
What is Greater Houston Community Foundation's website?
http://www.ghcf.org