United Way of Greater Houston
Houston, Texas · EIN 741167964 · Private foundation
United Way of Greater Houston is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2021) reports $66.4M in grants paid and $102.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1,295 individual grants from this funder — $293.9M awarded across 2018–2025 — including its support for community improvement. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What United Way of Greater Houston funds
United Way of Greater Houston's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, early childhood education, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, health care, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakerripley Disaster | Houston, TX | $6.6M | 2018 |
| Bakerripley Developing Children | Houston, TX | $6.2M | 2018 |
| Bakerripley THRIVE | Houston, TX | $5.6M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from United Way of Greater Houston
United Way of Greater Houston's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at unitedwayhouston.org.
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Frequently asked questions about United Way of Greater Houston
- Does United Way of Greater Houston accept grant applications?
- United Way of Greater Houston's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does United Way of Greater Houston fund?
- United Way of Greater Houston's grants focus on community improvement. Example recipients include Bakerripley. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does United Way of Greater Houston give in grants?
- United Way of Greater Houston reported $66.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $293.9M over 1,295 grants.
- Where is United Way of Greater Houston located?
- United Way of Greater Houston is based in Houston, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 741167964.
- How can I find foundations similar to United Way of Greater Houston?
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