Houston In Action
- Assets
- $3.9m
- Revenue
- $4.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 12/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 83-0940984
Organization Overview
Houston In Action is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (T22) the organization is classified as: Private Independent Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Houston In Action employed 11 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Houston In Action is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Houston In Action generated $4.2m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 12/2021.
Since 2018, Houston In Action has awarded 76 individual grants totaling $2,257,907. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BY FACILITATING THE COLLECTIVE ACTION OF LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTORS, WE WILL PROMOTE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND BREAK DOWN SYSTEMATIC BARRIERS TO CIVIC PARTICIPATION SO THAT EVERY RESIDENT REGARDLESS OF SOCIAL IDENTITY HAS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE AND HAVE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT ON CIVIC LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ISSUED GRANTS OF $1,586,564 IN SUPPORT OF FACILITATING THE COLLECTIVE ACTION OF LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTORS TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND BREAK DOWN SYSTEMIC BARRIERS TO CIVIC PARTICIPATION SO THAT EVERY RESIDENT, REGARDLESS OF SOCIAL IDENTITY HAS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE AND HAVE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT ON CIVIC LIFE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Frances Valdez Executive Director | 40 | $153,462 | |
Rebecca A Hove Interim President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Oni Blair Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Andrea Mayes Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nadia Vallianai Officer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Melissa Marschall Director | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Kickin Ass Takin Names Contract Staffing | 12/30/20 | $172,668 |
Votemap Llc Digital Media Campaign | 12/30/20 | $119,859 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $190,000 |
| Government grants | $14,215 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,999,275 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,203,490 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $34,337 |
| Investment income | $373 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,239,200 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,586,564 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $164,600 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $54,318 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $365,723 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,629 |
| Other employee benefits | $40,932 |
| Payroll taxes | $46,398 |
| Fees for services: Management | $66,876 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $30,490 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,210 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $841,485 |
| Advertising and promotion | $62,137 |
| Office expenses | $15,541 |
| Information technology | $55,482 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $26,000 |
| Travel | $60 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $504 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $3,019 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,378,175 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,673,549 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,200,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,000 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,875,549 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $108,405 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $108,405 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $3,767,144 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,875,549 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Houston In Action has awarded $1,584,564 in support to 29 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Houston, TX PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $170,000 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: PUBLIC BENEFIT | $160,000 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $103,592 |
Manvel, TX PURPOSE: HEALTH | $100,000 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $100,000 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: RELIGION | $100,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Houston In Action has recieved totaling $4,125,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Rockefeller Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF PROVIDING INCREASED ACCESS TO TRUSTED, SAFE, AND EFFECTIVE VACCINATION FOR THOSE MOST SOCIOECONOMICALLY AND EPIDEMIOLOGICALLY DISADVANTAGED OR MOST IMPACTED BY COVID-19 IN HOUSTON, TX, SPECIFICALLY LOW-WAGE BIPOC AND WOMEN WORKERS | $820,000 |
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF BLACK-LED ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS HARRIS COUNTY AND THE GREATER HOUSTON METROPOLITAN REGION | $800,000 |
Rockefeller Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF PROVIDING INCREASED ACCESS TO TRUSTED, SAFE, AND EFFECTIVE VACCINATION FOR THOSE MOST SOCIOECONOMICALLY AND EPIDEMIOLOGICALLY DISADVANTAGED OR MOST IMPACTED BY COVID-19 IN HOUSTON, TX, SPECIFICALLY LOW-WAGE BIPOC AND WOMEN WORKERS | $750,000 |
Houston Endowment Inc Houston, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TOWARD THE COORDINATION OF HOUSTON IN ACTION | $500,000 |
United Way Of Greater Houston Houston, TX PURPOSE: Disaster | $500,000 |
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $240,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc Houston, TX | $70,813,659 | $24,292,942 |
The Cullen Foundation Houston, TX | $278,005,765 | $19,628,625 |
Union General Hospital Farmerville, LA | $25,999,661 | $20,373,665 |
Karakin Foundation Abilene, TX | $132,653,937 | $29,351,833 |
Fore Kids Foundation Inc Avondale, LA | $11,128,381 | $16,554,167 |
Addy Foundation Dallas, TX | $79,281,983 | $6,993,780 |
Willard And Pat Walker Charitable Foundation Inc Fayetteville, AR | $353,155,323 | $36,054,174 |
Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation Dallas, TX | $203,743,171 | -$10,523,305 |
Srb Charitable Corporation Fort Worth, TX | $75,222,672 | $6,910,443 |
Jay Pritzker Foundation Houston, TX | $33,789,125 | $2,840,542 |
Greehey Family Foundation San Antonio, TX | $169,607,829 | $20,192,503 |
Eula Mae And John Baugh Foundation Jersey Village, TX | $172,592,135 | $27,686,076 |