To feed people, build pathways to self-sufficiency, and end hunger in the Houston region.
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.
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.
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.
$579.8M
$154.9M
$298.5M
$314.9M
Most grants fall between $25K and $227K, with a median of $65K.
25th Percentile
$25K
Median
$65K
75th Percentile
$227K
About 100% of grants go to recipients in TX.
BRIAN GREENE
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2024
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2024.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County Food Bank | CONROE, TX | $15,545,289 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Galveston County Food Bank | Texas City, TX | $14,891,681 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Brazos Valley Food Bank | Bryan, TX | $4,773,305 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Annam CDC | HOUSTON, TX | $4,262,477 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Bethel Heavenly Hands Mealsite Spoke | HOUSTON, TX | $4,257,889 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| West Houston Assist Min HUB | HOUSTON, TX | $3,829,376 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Teachers Aid Center | HOUSTON, TX | $3,792,150 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Impact Houston | HOUSTON, TX | $3,767,927 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Hearts and Hands of Baytown Food P HUB | BAYTOWN, TX | $3,238,326 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Catholic Charities - Richmond HUB | Richmond, TX | $3,003,703 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| HFB Community Resource Center CRC | HOUSTON, TX | $2,767,159 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Royalty Church | Richmond, TX | $2,755,331 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Bethel's Heavenly Hands HUB | HOUSTON, TX | $2,685,909 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Fondren SDA | Missouri City, TX | $2,635,464 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Iglesia Bautista Melrose | HOUSTON, TX | $2,615,355 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Bible Way Fellowship Baptist HUB | HOUSTON, TX | $2,467,054 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Katy Christian Ministries | KATY, TX | $2,324,195 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| HFB - Keegan Kitchen | HOUSTON, TX | $2,253,883 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Living Water IAM | HOUSTON, TX | $1,995,726 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| The Community of Faith Church | HOUSTON, TX | $1,777,537 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Second Mile Mission Center | Missouri City, TX | $1,774,638 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| St Charles Borromeo | HOUSTON, TX | $1,729,169 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| RCCG - The Kings Palace | KATY, TX | $1,720,589 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Rosenberg Richmond Helping Hands CCR SPOKE | Richmond, TX | $1,702,613 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Brazoria County Dream Center HUB | Clute, TX | $1,674,166 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| St Thomas Center | Angleton, TX | $1,607,695 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Houston Central SDA | HOUSTON, TX | $1,603,815 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic | Rosharon, TX | $1,572,840 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Christian Helping Hands | PEARLAND, TX | $1,546,609 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Christian Outreach CtrLWFC | HOUSTON, TX | $1,535,934 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Catholic Charities | HOUSTON, TX | $1,422,120 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Iglesia Fuente de Esperanza | HOUSTON, TX | $1,392,761 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Brazosport Cares Inc | Freeport, TX | $1,392,716 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Promised Land Ministries Church | Tomball, TX | $1,291,918 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Kids Meals Inc HUB | HOUSTON, TX | $1,283,836 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| HFB SPECIAL EVENT | HOUSTON, TX | $1,267,904 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Fair Haven Food Pantry | HOUSTON, TX | $1,242,443 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Tellepsen YMCA Food Pantry | HOUSTON, TX | $1,176,158 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Iglesia Trinidad HUB | HOUSTON, TX | $1,148,103 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| CWCI HUB LB | CLEVELAND, TX | $1,144,625 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Woods Edge Community Church | Spring, TX | $1,111,938 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Iglesia Centro Cristiano | West Colombia, TX | $1,092,051 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Houston First Baptist Church | HOUSTON, TX | $1,080,059 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Senior Box (CSFP) | HOUSTON, TX | $1,075,871 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| LA Walters MinistriesLily of the Valley COGIC | ANAHUAC, TX | $1,055,401 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Alvin Community Food Pantry | ALVIN, TX | $1,049,899 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Almeda Plaza Missionary Baptist | HOUSTON, TX | $1,049,725 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Wesley Comm Center - Pantry | HOUSTON, TX | $1,042,364 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Houston Area Community Service | HOUSTON, TX | $1,014,089 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
| Northview Baptist Church | HUMBLE, TX | $981,639 | 2024 | Food Distribution Program |
Montgomery County Food Bank
$15,545,289Food Distribution Program
Galveston County Food Bank
$14,891,681Food Distribution Program
Brazos Valley Food Bank
$4,773,305Food Distribution Program
Annam CDC
$4,262,477Food Distribution Program
Bethel Heavenly Hands Mealsite Spoke
$4,257,889Food Distribution Program
West Houston Assist Min HUB
$3,829,376Food Distribution Program
Teachers Aid Center
$3,792,150Food Distribution Program
Impact Houston
$3,767,927Food Distribution Program
Hearts and Hands of Baytown Food P HUB
$3,238,326Food Distribution Program
Catholic Charities - Richmond HUB
$3,003,703Food Distribution Program
HFB Community Resource Center CRC
$2,767,159Food Distribution Program
Royalty Church
$2,755,331Food Distribution Program
Bethel's Heavenly Hands HUB
$2,685,909Food Distribution Program
Fondren SDA
$2,635,464Food Distribution Program
Iglesia Bautista Melrose
$2,615,355Food Distribution Program
Bible Way Fellowship Baptist HUB
$2,467,054Food Distribution Program
Katy Christian Ministries
$2,324,195Food Distribution Program
HFB - Keegan Kitchen
$2,253,883Food Distribution Program
Living Water IAM
$1,995,726Food Distribution Program
The Community of Faith Church
$1,777,537Food Distribution Program
Second Mile Mission Center
$1,774,638Food Distribution Program
St Charles Borromeo
$1,729,169Food Distribution Program
RCCG - The Kings Palace
$1,720,589Food Distribution Program
Rosenberg Richmond Helping Hands CCR SPOKE
$1,702,613Food Distribution Program
Brazoria County Dream Center HUB
$1,674,166Food Distribution Program
St Thomas Center
$1,607,695Food Distribution Program
Houston Central SDA
$1,603,815Food Distribution Program
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic
$1,572,840Food Distribution Program
Christian Helping Hands
$1,546,609Food Distribution Program
Christian Outreach CtrLWFC
$1,535,934Food Distribution Program
Catholic Charities
$1,422,120Food Distribution Program
Iglesia Fuente de Esperanza
$1,392,761Food Distribution Program
Brazosport Cares Inc
$1,392,716Food Distribution Program
Promised Land Ministries Church
$1,291,918Food Distribution Program
Kids Meals Inc HUB
$1,283,836Food Distribution Program
HFB SPECIAL EVENT
$1,267,904Food Distribution Program
Fair Haven Food Pantry
$1,242,443Food Distribution Program
Tellepsen YMCA Food Pantry
$1,176,158Food Distribution Program
Iglesia Trinidad HUB
$1,148,103Food Distribution Program
CWCI HUB LB
$1,144,625Food Distribution Program
Woods Edge Community Church
$1,111,938Food Distribution Program
Iglesia Centro Cristiano
$1,092,051Food Distribution Program
Houston First Baptist Church
$1,080,059Food Distribution Program
Senior Box (CSFP)
$1,075,871Food Distribution Program
LA Walters MinistriesLily of the Valley COGIC
$1,055,401Food Distribution Program
Alvin Community Food Pantry
$1,049,899Food Distribution Program
Almeda Plaza Missionary Baptist
$1,049,725Food Distribution Program
Wesley Comm Center - Pantry
$1,042,364Food Distribution Program
Houston Area Community Service
$1,014,089Food Distribution Program
Northview Baptist Church
$981,639Food Distribution Program
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