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United Way of Greater Houston
United Way of Greater Houston reported $79.6 million in revenue and $69.7 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $83.81 went to program services, $6.52 to management and general costs and $9.67 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 97.5% of the total. Government grants made up 5.7%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $482,522 (President & CEO). 45 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 10% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending March 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $70MFor context, the median across 1,001 covered philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking charities: $91.65 programs, $6.50 management, $1.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending March 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $80MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 83.8% | 90.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 9.7% | 1.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.09 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 97.5% | 79.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $482,522 | $325,675 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.69% | 1.56% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 45 | 3 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 11.2 | 56.6 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 50 of 50 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseCreating Opportunities for People to Prosper - See Schedule OCreating Opportunities for People to Prosper - Together we work to create opportunities for individuals and families to thrive and to achieve what every family wants: a pathway to self-sufficiency and a sustainable quality of life. This work and our investments are focused on ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). ALICE represents those who are working but struggle to afford the necessities of housing, food, childcare, health care, and transportation. Guided by research and data, United Way focuses on and invests in…
Community Outreach - See Schedule OCommunity Outreach services/programs: 2-1-1 Texas/United Way HELPLINE - In 2024, the 2-1-1 Texas/United Way HELPLINE connected 1.3 million of our neighbors with help, hope, and critical resources, via phone, live chat, text, and email. With 20+ years of experience, new partnerships, and more ways than ever to connect, 211 is proud to be one our community's most valuable resources. The 2-1-1 Texas/United Way HELPLINE operates 24/7, 365 days per year, and is a free and confidential service staffed by trained information and referral specialists who speak a…
Disaster Recovery, Resiliency, and Preparedness - See Schedule ODisaster Recovery, Resiliency, and Preparedness - In times of disaster, United Way of Greater Houston delivers vital information and resources to drive immediate relief and lead long-term recovery. Year-round, we plan, prepare, and strengthen our community so neighbors are better positioned when disaster strikes. The funds raised for disaster and long-term preparedness are not considered campaign revenue and are not commingled with any other revenue or any other internal or external fund. Key efforts include:United Way Strike…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President & CEO Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $425,321 | $0 | $57,201 | $482,522 |
| VP & Chief Adv. Officer Key employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $322,080 | $0 | $26,523 | $348,603 |
| VP, Community Outreach Key employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $190,393 | $0 | $46,302 | $236,695 |
| VP, Mission & Strategy Key employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $207,135 | $0 | $27,050 | $234,185 |
| VP & CSFO (thru 8/24) Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $211,319 | $0 | $20,232 | $231,551 |
| AVP, Principal Gifts Officer Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $199,451 | $0 | $28,376 | $227,827 |
| AVP, Innovation & Data Management Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $169,890 | $0 | $35,577 | $205,467 |
| AVP, Marketing & Communications Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $138,942 | $0 | $42,433 | $181,375 |
45 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from United Way of Greater Houston (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.6M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b50 · 50 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5248
- Volunteers Part I, line 68,579
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| Patient Care Intervention Center Consulting | $740,670 |
| Ward & Ames Special Events Event coordination | $284,089 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Evaluation services | $257,300 |
| Brazos Commercial Roofing Roof construction | $230,542 |
| Childrenflow LLC Childhood dev. services | $229,260 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 14 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
42 private foundations reported grants to United Way of Greater Houston totaling $6.9M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Every number above is copied from United Way of Greater Houston's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for United Way of Greater Houston, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Of every $100 United Way of Greater Houston spent in FY2025, $83.81 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of United Way of Greater Houston's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, United Way of Greater Houston reported that 83.8% of its $69.7 million in expenses went to program services, 6.5% to management and general and 9.7% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does United Way of Greater Houston pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation United Way of Greater Houston reported for one person in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025 was $482,522, for the role of President & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does United Way of Greater Houston get its money?
Of $79.6 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, 97.5% came from contributions and grants (including 5.7% from government grants) and 0.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is United Way of Greater Houston a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 74-1167964 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, object 202502779349300905 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, object 202442749349301144 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, object 202302699349301125 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, object 202212709349301871 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021, object 202122719349301037 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020, object 202032809349301363 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 74-1167964: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.