About United Way of Greater Houston
Together, we create opportunities for people to prosper. Connecting people to possibility by helping individuals and families achieve financial stability, early childhood and youth development, health and basic needs support.
Focus Areas
Early childhood & youth developmentFinancial stability (including United Way THRIVE)Disaster recovery and relief fundsHealth careBasic needs (food, housing, utilities)Veterans & active duty support211 Texas / United Way HELPLINENonprofit training, workshops and capacity building
Who They Fund
children and youth (early childhood focus)disaster-affected individuals and communitieslow-income individuals and families
About United Way of Greater Houston
United Way of Greater Houston’s giving is defined by repeated, multi-year support for Houston organizations serving children, families, and households working toward financial stability. Its largest recent awards go to local anchors such as YMCA of the Greater Houston Area and BakerRipley, each appearing in multiple years and across different program areas. The pattern points to a funder that backs established Houston nonprofits rather than one-off projects, with grants commonly in the six-figure range and often renewed year after year. The foundation supports early childhood and youth development, financial stability, basic needs, health care, and disaster recovery. Recent grants also show attention to capacity-building and strategic support through organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America - Sam Houston Area Council. Across the grant list, the same Houston institutions recur in consecutive years, including Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston Inc, Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council, Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star, and Family Service Center at Houston and Harris County. That repeat funding pattern suggests a portfolio built around ongoing local service delivery and sustained community infrastructure.
What United Way of Greater Houston Funds
Early childhood and youth education is one of the clearest areas of support. United Way of Greater Houston gave $1,525,550 in 2024 and $1,500,234 in 2023 to YMCA of the Greater Houston Area for early childhood and youth education, and it also awarded $706,257 in 2023 and $706,257 in 2024 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston Inc for the same purpose. Financial stability is another major theme. The foundation awarded $1,471,941 in 2023, $1,471,941 in 2024, and $1,298,000 in 2025 to BakerRipley for financial stability, while Family Service Center at Houston and Harris County received $718,034 in 2024 and $618,034 in 2023 for financial stability. Basic needs and health care also appear in the grant list. Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston received $808,000 in 2025 for basic needs, and Family Service Center at Houston and Harris County received $512,510 in 2024 and $512,510 in 2023 for health care.
How United Way of Greater Houston Gives
Typical grant size sits at $44,803 at the 25th percentile, $100,000 at the median, and $200,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards show a strong renewal pattern: several recipients appear across multiple years, including BakerRipley, YMCA of the Greater Houston Area, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston Inc, Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council, Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star, and Family Service Center at Houston and Harris County. The foundation is classified as a mixed community foundation and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. Its recent grants are local and overwhelmingly concentrated in Texas, with 99% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$40.5M
Total Assets
$99.5M
Total Revenue
$79.6M
Total Expenses
$69.7M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $45K and $200K, with a median of $100K.
25th Percentile
$45K
Median
$100K
75th Percentile
$200K
Geographic Reach
Local5 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
Amanda McMillian
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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