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Houston Food Bank

HOUSTON FOOD BANK'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FOOD FOR BETTER LIVES. LAST YEAR WE PROVIDED ACCESS TO 153 MILLION NUTRITIOUS MEALS IN 18 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST TEXAS THROUGH …

The Houston Food Bank

Houston, TX EIN 742181456 · IRS Sign up to see website
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63
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
63/100 · methodology

About Houston Food Bank

The Houston Food Bank provides food for better lives in 18 counties in southeast Texas through our 1,500 community partners.

Founded
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1984

Mission

Houston food bank's mission is to provide food for better lives. Last year we provided access to 153 million nutritious meals in 18 counties in southeast texas through our 1,600 community partners which includes food pantries, soup kitchens, social service providers, and schools. In addition to distributing food, we provide services and connections to programs that address the root causes of hunger and are aimed at helping families achieve long-term stability, including nutrition education, job training, health management, and help with securing state-funded assistance.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.08%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 63
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Houston Food Bank is a registered social services nonprofit based in Houston, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its EIN is 742181456. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 90/100 for social services charities in United States. The organization reports $453M in annual revenue. 98 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Houston Food Bank has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. 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 63 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.

Houston Food Bank is located in Houston, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years. Its registered address is 535 Portwall Street, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Houston Food Bank has $453M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Houston Food Bank is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $453M in annual revenue. The organization has 98 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Houston Food Bank. 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.

Houston Food Bank has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. Visit the Houston Food Bank profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Houston Food Bank provides food for better lives in 18 counties in southeast Texas through our 1,500 community partners. Houston Food Bank is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1982.

Among social services charities registered in United States: Houston Food Bank's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $453M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Houston Food Bank are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Houston Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 742181456, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

BE
Bernardo Martins
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amy R••••
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
BA
Barbara G••••
BOARD VICE CHAIR
BE
Ben S••••••
BOARD MEMBER
BE
Bernardo M••••••
CFO
BR
Brian G•••••
PRESIDENT & CEO
CA
Casey F••••••
SR. DIR. OF DATA & TECHNOLOGY
CH
Charles D•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
Darryl M•••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
Daryl G••••••
SR. DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
EB
Eby S••••
NETWORK ENGINEER
EV
Eve M•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
GR
Greg G••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JA
James D••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
JE
Jeff D•••••
BOARD TREASURER
JI
Jim D••
CFO
JI
Jim G••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
Jon Y••••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
Jose C••••••••
SR. DIRECTOR OF LOGISTICS
KA
Kathy F•••••••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
LA
Larry W••••
Director
LA
Laura J••••••
BOARD CHAIR
LI
Lisa H••••••
BOARD MEMBER
MA
Marcela D••••••
BOARD MEMBER
MA
Matthew T•••••
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
MA
Mayra V••••••
BOARD SECRETARY
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Form filed
$298.5M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$376.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$452.6M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$321.0M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other social services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Houston Food Bank This page 63 $452.6 million -
Oklahoma Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice 90 $289,561 98%
North Carolina Holocaust Foundation 90 $169,858 71%
Coalition for Responsible Home Education Inc 90 $196,212 88%
Grace Pregnancy Outreach 90 $205,386 99%
Count Us in 90 $124,733 100%
Olneyville Neighborhood Association 90 $536,142 100%
Court Appointed Special Advocates of San Benito County … 90 $321,975 94%
Association of the Bar of the City of … 89 $9.7 million 1%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 98 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Houston Food Bank

What is Houston Food Bank?
Houston Food Bank is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Houston, United States. The Houston Food Bank provides food for better lives in 18 counties in southeast Texas through our 1,500 community partners.
When was Houston Food Bank founded?
Houston Food Bank was founded in 1982.
Who leads Houston Food Bank?
Bernardo Martins serves as CFO.
Where is Houston Food Bank located?
Headquartered in Houston, United States.
What is Houston Food Bank's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Houston Food Bank trustworthy?
Houston Food Bank has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63 out of 100 (Partial 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 Houston Food Bank's registration number?
IRS EIN: 742181456.
What is Houston Food Bank's website?
https://www.houstonfoodbank.org