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    Houston Food Bank

    ActiveFood, Agriculture & Nutrition
    Houston, TXWebsite7132233700EIN: 74-2181456

    About Houston Food Bank

    To feed people, build pathways to self-sufficiency, and end hunger in the Houston region.

    Focus Areas

    Food securityHunger reliefNutrition educationDisaster/emergency responseCommunity partnerships

    Who They Fund

    food-insecure individualslow-income householdshomeless individualshomebound seniors

    Funding Style

    direct service deliveryin-kind support (food donations)operational/recurring support for distributioncapacity-building for distribution logistics

    About Houston Food Bank

    The Houston Food Bank’s recent grantmaking is built around food distribution programs delivered through a wide network of local partners across Texas. Its largest listed award goes to Teachers Aid Center in Houston for $25,556,826, and another major commitment supports Montgomery County Food Bank in Conroe at $15,545,289. Those grants point to a model centered on moving food through community distribution sites rather than making a few isolated awards. The foundation’s own summary says it works to feed people, build pathways to self-sufficiency, and end hunger in the Houston region, and the recent grants show that mission expressed through recurring support for food banks, churches, community organizations, and pantry hubs. The scale is substantial: the latest 990 year on file is 2024, annual grants given are $579,803,215, and total assets are $154,916,055. Grants in the recent list also include multi-million-dollar support for Galveston County Food Bank in Texas City and Brazos Valley Food Bank in Bryan, showing that the organization funds both direct food access and the local infrastructure needed to move food efficiently to households. Leadership is listed under Brian Greene.

    What Houston Food Bank Funds

    Food distribution is the dominant thread across the recent grants. The Houston Food Bank gave $14,891,681 to Galveston County Food Bank in Texas City for Food Distribution Program support, and $4,773,305 to Brazos Valley Food Bank in Bryan for the same purpose. Those awards show a strong emphasis on partner-run distribution capacity. Community-based hunger relief appears through local intermediaries as well. The foundation awarded $4,604,216 to Catholic Charities in Houston for Food Distribution Program support, alongside $3,805,997 to Impact Houston in Houston. Both grants point to organizations that help move food to people facing immediate need. Its portfolio also includes neighborhood and faith-based partners. The Houston Food Bank provided $4,720,366 to HFB - Keegan Kitchen and $4,725,987 to The Community of Faith Church, both for Food Distribution Program work. The grant list also includes $3,860,145 to Tellepsen YMCA Food Pantry, underscoring that pantry operations are a core part of the funding pattern.

    How Houston Food Bank Gives

    Grant sizes cluster from roughly $24,938 at the 25th percentile to a median of $64,986, with the 75th percentile at $227,093. The recent grant list, however, includes many awards in the millions, reflecting a program that can operate at very different scales depending on the recipient and distribution role. Recipients also appear across multiple years: Montgomery County Food Bank, Galveston County Food Bank, Brazos Valley Food Bank, Annam CDC, and others show repeated support in 2023 and 2024. The Houston Food Bank is a regular funder and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. The available data does not show an application process.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $579.8M

    Total Assets

    $154.9M

    Total Revenue

    $298.5M

    Total Expenses

    $314.9M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $25K and $227K, with a median of $65K.

    25th Percentile

    $25K

    Median

    $65K

    75th Percentile

    $227K

    Geographic Reach

    Local6 states funded

    About 100% of grants go to recipients in TX.

    Funding intensity
    Low
    High
    Headquarters

    Leadership

    BRIAN GREENE

    Accepts unsolicited proposals

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    Topics

    emergency food distributionfood pantry/food bank operationshunger relief and food securityhome-delivered meals for homebound/seniorssupply chain and logistics for food access

    Where Houston Food Bank Makes Grants

    Giving is entirely local and entirely in Texas: 100% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and Texas is the top state by grant count. Recent awards land in Houston most often, with additional funding in Conroe, Texas City, Bryan, Baytown, Richmond, and West Columbia. The recipient country distribution is limited to the US, with 1,802 grants. The pattern shows a Houston-centered grantmaker that also supports nearby counties and regional distribution hubs across the state.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Houston Food Bank

    What does The Houston Food Bank fund most often?

    The most common grant purpose in the recent list is Food Distribution Program support. That pattern appears across grants to organizations such as Montgomery County Food Bank, Galveston County Food Bank, and Catholic Charities, showing that the funder prioritizes direct food access and the local partners that distribute it.

    How large are its typical grants?

    The grant-size distribution is $24,938 at the 25th percentile, $64,986 at the median, and $227,093 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list also includes awards in the millions, so the portfolio spans from smaller operational support to very large distribution commitments.

    Does The Houston Food Bank fund outside Texas?

    No. All grants in the provided data go to recipients in Texas, and the recipient country distribution is 100% US. The top state by grant count is TX, and the HQ state also receives 100% of grants.

    What kinds of organizations receive support?

    Recipients include food banks, churches, community development organizations, pantry hubs, and food pantry operators. Examples in the recent list include food banks in Conroe, Texas City, and Bryan, plus Houston-based community and faith organizations that operate distribution programs.

    Are grants recurring or mostly one-time awards?

    The data shows recurring support. Several recipients appear in both 2023 and 2024, including Montgomery County Food Bank, Galveston County Food Bank, Brazos Valley Food Bank, Annam CDC, and Impact Houston. That suggests the foundation often continues funding the same distribution partners across years.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2024

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2024.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    Montgomery County Food BankCONROE, TX$15,545,2892024Food Distribution Program
    Galveston County Food BankTexas City, TX$14,891,6812024Food Distribution Program
    Brazos Valley Food BankBryan, TX$4,773,3052024Food Distribution Program
    Annam CDCHOUSTON, TX$4,262,4772024Food Distribution Program
    Bethel Heavenly Hands Mealsite SpokeHOUSTON, TX$4,257,8892024Food Distribution Program
    West Houston Assist Min HUBHOUSTON, TX$3,829,3762024Food Distribution Program
    Teachers Aid CenterHOUSTON, TX$3,792,1502024Food Distribution Program
    Impact HoustonHOUSTON, TX$3,767,9272024Food Distribution Program
    Hearts and Hands of Baytown Food P HUBBAYTOWN, TX$3,238,3262024Food Distribution Program
    Catholic Charities - Richmond HUBRichmond, TX$3,003,7032024Food Distribution Program
    HFB Community Resource Center CRCHOUSTON, TX$2,767,1592024Food Distribution Program
    Royalty ChurchRichmond, TX$2,755,3312024Food Distribution Program
    Bethel's Heavenly Hands HUBHOUSTON, TX$2,685,9092024Food Distribution Program
    Fondren SDAMissouri City, TX$2,635,4642024Food Distribution Program
    Iglesia Bautista MelroseHOUSTON, TX$2,615,3552024Food Distribution Program
    Bible Way Fellowship Baptist HUBHOUSTON, TX$2,467,0542024Food Distribution Program
    Katy Christian MinistriesKATY, TX$2,324,1952024Food Distribution Program
    HFB - Keegan KitchenHOUSTON, TX$2,253,8832024Food Distribution Program
    Living Water IAMHOUSTON, TX$1,995,7262024Food Distribution Program
    The Community of Faith ChurchHOUSTON, TX$1,777,5372024Food Distribution Program
    Second Mile Mission CenterMissouri City, TX$1,774,6382024Food Distribution Program
    St Charles BorromeoHOUSTON, TX$1,729,1692024Food Distribution Program
    RCCG - The Kings PalaceKATY, TX$1,720,5892024Food Distribution Program
    Rosenberg Richmond Helping Hands CCR SPOKERichmond, TX$1,702,6132024Food Distribution Program
    Brazoria County Dream Center HUBClute, TX$1,674,1662024Food Distribution Program
    St Thomas CenterAngleton, TX$1,607,6952024Food Distribution Program
    Houston Central SDAHOUSTON, TX$1,603,8152024Food Distribution Program
    Sacred Heart of Jesus CatholicRosharon, TX$1,572,8402024Food Distribution Program
    Christian Helping HandsPEARLAND, TX$1,546,6092024Food Distribution Program
    Christian Outreach CtrLWFCHOUSTON, TX$1,535,9342024Food Distribution Program
    Catholic CharitiesHOUSTON, TX$1,422,1202024Food Distribution Program
    Iglesia Fuente de EsperanzaHOUSTON, TX$1,392,7612024Food Distribution Program
    Brazosport Cares IncFreeport, TX$1,392,7162024Food Distribution Program
    Promised Land Ministries ChurchTomball, TX$1,291,9182024Food Distribution Program
    Kids Meals Inc HUBHOUSTON, TX$1,283,8362024Food Distribution Program
    HFB SPECIAL EVENTHOUSTON, TX$1,267,9042024Food Distribution Program
    Fair Haven Food PantryHOUSTON, TX$1,242,4432024Food Distribution Program
    Tellepsen YMCA Food PantryHOUSTON, TX$1,176,1582024Food Distribution Program
    Iglesia Trinidad HUBHOUSTON, TX$1,148,1032024Food Distribution Program
    CWCI HUB LBCLEVELAND, TX$1,144,6252024Food Distribution Program
    Woods Edge Community ChurchSpring, TX$1,111,9382024Food Distribution Program
    Iglesia Centro CristianoWest Colombia, TX$1,092,0512024Food Distribution Program
    Houston First Baptist ChurchHOUSTON, TX$1,080,0592024Food Distribution Program
    Senior Box (CSFP)HOUSTON, TX$1,075,8712024Food Distribution Program
    LA Walters MinistriesLily of the Valley COGICANAHUAC, TX$1,055,4012024Food Distribution Program
    Alvin Community Food PantryALVIN, TX$1,049,8992024Food Distribution Program
    Almeda Plaza Missionary BaptistHOUSTON, TX$1,049,7252024Food Distribution Program
    Wesley Comm Center - PantryHOUSTON, TX$1,042,3642024Food Distribution Program
    Houston Area Community ServiceHOUSTON, TX$1,014,0892024Food Distribution Program
    Northview Baptist ChurchHUMBLE, TX$981,6392024Food Distribution Program

    Montgomery County Food Bank

    $15,545,289
    CONROE, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Galveston County Food Bank

    $14,891,681
    Texas City, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Brazos Valley Food Bank

    $4,773,305
    Bryan, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Annam CDC

    $4,262,477
    HOUSTON, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Bethel Heavenly Hands Mealsite Spoke

    $4,257,889
    HOUSTON, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    West Houston Assist Min HUB

    $3,829,376
    HOUSTON, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Teachers Aid Center

    $3,792,150
    HOUSTON, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Impact Houston

    $3,767,927
    HOUSTON, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Hearts and Hands of Baytown Food P HUB

    $3,238,326
    BAYTOWN, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Catholic Charities - Richmond HUB

    $3,003,703
    Richmond, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    HFB Community Resource Center CRC

    $2,767,159
    HOUSTON, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Royalty Church

    $2,755,331
    Richmond, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Bethel's Heavenly Hands HUB

    $2,685,909
    HOUSTON, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Fondren SDA

    $2,635,464
    Missouri City, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Iglesia Bautista Melrose

    $2,615,355
    HOUSTON, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Bible Way Fellowship Baptist HUB

    $2,467,054
    HOUSTON, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Katy Christian Ministries

    $2,324,195
    KATY, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    HFB - Keegan Kitchen

    $2,253,883
    HOUSTON, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Living Water IAM

    $1,995,726
    HOUSTON, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    The Community of Faith Church

    $1,777,537
    HOUSTON, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Second Mile Mission Center

    $1,774,638
    Missouri City, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    St Charles Borromeo

    $1,729,169
    HOUSTON, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    RCCG - The Kings Palace

    $1,720,589
    KATY, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Rosenberg Richmond Helping Hands CCR SPOKE

    $1,702,613
    Richmond, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Brazoria County Dream Center HUB

    $1,674,166
    Clute, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    St Thomas Center

    $1,607,695
    Angleton, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Houston Central SDA

    $1,603,815
    HOUSTON, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic

    $1,572,840
    Rosharon, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Christian Helping Hands

    $1,546,609
    PEARLAND, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Christian Outreach CtrLWFC

    $1,535,934
    HOUSTON, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Catholic Charities

    $1,422,120
    HOUSTON, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Iglesia Fuente de Esperanza

    $1,392,761
    HOUSTON, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Brazosport Cares Inc

    $1,392,716
    Freeport, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Promised Land Ministries Church

    $1,291,918
    Tomball, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Kids Meals Inc HUB

    $1,283,836
    HOUSTON, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    HFB SPECIAL EVENT

    $1,267,904
    HOUSTON, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Fair Haven Food Pantry

    $1,242,443
    HOUSTON, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Tellepsen YMCA Food Pantry

    $1,176,158
    HOUSTON, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Iglesia Trinidad HUB

    $1,148,103
    HOUSTON, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    CWCI HUB LB

    $1,144,625
    CLEVELAND, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Woods Edge Community Church

    $1,111,938
    Spring, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Iglesia Centro Cristiano

    $1,092,051
    West Colombia, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Houston First Baptist Church

    $1,080,059
    HOUSTON, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Senior Box (CSFP)

    $1,075,871
    HOUSTON, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    LA Walters MinistriesLily of the Valley COGIC

    $1,055,401
    ANAHUAC, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Alvin Community Food Pantry

    $1,049,899
    ALVIN, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Almeda Plaza Missionary Baptist

    $1,049,725
    HOUSTON, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Wesley Comm Center - Pantry

    $1,042,364
    HOUSTON, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Houston Area Community Service

    $1,014,089
    HOUSTON, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program

    Northview Baptist Church

    $981,639
    HUMBLE, TX2024

    Food Distribution Program