Friends of the Children - Houston
HOUSTON, TX · Human Services
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). Friends of the Children - Houston has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN IS A PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM HELPING THE CHILDREN FACING THE GREATEST RISK FACTORS DEVELOP THE RELATIONSHIPS, GOALS AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY, ABUSE AND VIOLENCE AND CHANGE THEIR LIFE'S TRAJECTORY. WE WORK WITH CHILDREN STARTING IN KINDERGARTEN AND STAY WITH THEM THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION - NO MATTER WHAT. EACH CHILD IS PAIRED WITH A "FRIEND" (A SALARIED, TRAINED, PROFESSIONAL, FULL-TIME STAFF MEMBER OF FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN) AND THEY SPEND 4 HOURS A WEEK TOGETHER 1:1 - IN SCHOOL, AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds Friends of the Children - Houston
$2.4M in foundation grants on record from 13 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Children | $999K | 3 |
| Friends of the Children - Austin | $531K | 1 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | $251K | 1 |
| Sarofim Foundation | $200K | 1 |
| American Endowment Foundation | $100K | 2 |
| Annunziato Family Foundation | $75K | 1 |
| Brown Foundation | $75K | 1 |
| Baxter Trust Co Private Foundation Services | $70K | 2 |
| Saramco Foundation | $45K | 2 |
| Elkins Foundation | $25K | 1 |
Leadership
TRE MAXIE — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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