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Nonprofit · EIN 74-1167964

UNITED WAY OF GREATER HOUSTON

Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77007

Financials

$65.3M$61.3M2023$79.6M$69.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of UNITED WAY OF GREATER HOUSTON by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2025990$79,626,568$69,729,412$9,897,156$99,530,404$34,731,471$64,798,933
March 31, 2024990$65,297,077$61,309,329$3,987,748$92,353,745$38,100,013$54,253,732
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$77,600,724
of which government grants
$4,554,684
Program service revenue
$649,520
Investment income
$1,332,083
Net gain from sales of assets
$24,469
Net income from fundraising events
$44,241
Other revenue
$44,241

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$40,797,345
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$1,563,838
Other salaries and wages
$13,527,611
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$18,923,726
Professional fundraising fees
$96,000
Legal fees
$12,129
Accounting fees
$89,115
Occupancy
$2,611,428
Travel
$107,897
Depreciation
$1,265,868
Program services (functional)
$58,443,746
Management and general (functional)
$4,543,620
Fundraising (functional)
$6,742,046

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$92,353,745
Total assets, end of year
$99,530,404
Total liabilities, end of year
$34,731,471
Net assets, end of year
$64,798,933
Land, buildings and equipment
$27,148,387
Publicly traded securities
$33,630,413
Net assets without donor restrictions
$50,306,532
Net assets with donor restrictions
$14,492,401
Gross receipts
$88,398,167
Employees
248
Volunteers
8,579
Year formed
1922
State of legal domicile
TX

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Amanda McMillianPresident & CEO
Officer
50$425,321$57,201
Angel HarrisVP & Chief Adv. Officer
Key employee
50$322,080$26,523
Mary VazquezVP, Community Outreach
Key employee
50$190,393$46,302
Margaret M OserVP, Mission & Strategy
Key employee
50$207,135$27,050
Jaideep HebbarVP & CSFO (thru 8/24)
Officer
50$211,319$20,232
Barbara L WalkerAVP, Principal Gifts Officer
Highest-paid employee
50$199,451$28,376
Jeffrey NashAVP, Innovation & Data Management
Highest-paid employee
50$169,890$35,577
Henry J AdasoAVP, Marketing & Communications
Highest-paid employee
50$138,942$42,433
Kenneth W MillerSr. Dir IT Technology & Security
Highest-paid employee
50$150,337$24,501
Veronica HagertySr. Dir. Board Dev & NP Training
Highest-paid employee
50$148,890$24,164
Bart FerrellCSFO (from 12/24)
Officer
50$30,283$0
Steve StephensChair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Kelly HackettSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Dorothy AblesTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Esi AkinoshoTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
46 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Camilo AmezquitaTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
David BakerTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Marc BoomTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
David L CallenderTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Chris ChampionTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Willie ChiangTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Shauna Johnson ClarkTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Cynthia ColbertTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Paula DesRochesTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Daniel Cardinal DiNardoTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Jose EspinelTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Tina FaracaTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Clint FolletteTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Jesse GelsominiTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Martyn E GoossenTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Mary Beth GracyTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Greg GrissomTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Scott HallamTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Cynthia HansenTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
John JohnsonTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Sandy JohnsonTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Daniel KalmsTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Steve KeanTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Ryan LanceTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Liam MallonTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Nataly MarksTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Lilyanne McCleanTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Wayne McConnellTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Nancy A MeyerTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Desrye MorganTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Tandra PerkinsTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Doug PferdehirtTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Dianne RalstonTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Tracie J RenfroeTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Joe RovigTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Becky RushTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Julie SudduthTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Eric TanzbergerTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Sam TuckerTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Eli ViamontesTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Marc WattsTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Donna Sims WilsonTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Steven WolfTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Don M WooTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Allen XiTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Melinda YeeTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 59 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Amanda McMillianPresident & CEO
Officer
50$407,240$52,275
Angel HarrisVP & Chief Adv. Officer
Key employee
50$306,574$27,139
Jaideep HebbarVP & CSFO
Officer
50$267,737$34,222
Mary VazquezVP, Community Outreach
Key employee
50$183,846$45,009
Margaret M OserVP, Mission & Strategy
Key employee
50$198,911$26,347
Wendy M JohnsonVP, Chief HR & Admin. Officer
Key employee
50$197,807$24,730
Barbara L WalkerAVP, Principal Gifts Officer
Highest-paid employee
50$192,918$28,162
Jeffrey NashAVP, Innovation & Data Mgt
Highest-paid employee
50$164,642$34,234
Virginia BreauxAVP, Acctg & Campaign Proc.
Highest-paid employee
50$153,859$25,087
Deborah Span-BaileyAVP, Donor Relations
Highest-paid employee
50$152,958$23,961
Veronica HagertySr. Dir. Board Dev & NP Training
Highest-paid employee
50$150,179$22,954
Willie ChiangChair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Amy ChronisSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Dorothy AblesTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Esi AkinoshoTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
David BakerTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Steve BergstromTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
David L CallenderTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Chris ChampionTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Shauna Johnson ClarkTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Cynthia ColbertTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Paula DesRochesTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Daniel Cardinal DiNardoTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Tina FaracaTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Clint FolletteTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Jesse GelsominiTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Martyn E GoossenTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Mary Beth GracyTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Greg GrissomTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Kelly HackettTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Scott HallamTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Cynthia HansenTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
John JohnsonTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Sandy JohnsonTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Daniel KalmsTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Liam MallonTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Nataly MarksTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Lilyanne McCleanTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Wayne McConnellTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Nancy A MeyerTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Desrye MorganTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Armando PerezTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Tandra PerkinsTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Doug PferdehirtTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Dianne RalstonTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Tracie J RenfroeTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Joe RovigTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Becky RushTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Steve StephensTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Julie SudduthTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Eric TanzbergerTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Christi Thoms-KnoxTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Sam TuckerTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Eli ViamontesTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Marc WattsTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Donna Sims WilsonTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Lynnae WilsonTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Don M WooTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Melissa YoungTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
50 WAUGH DR, HOUSTON, TX 77007-5813
In care of
% HAROLD COSARE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Amanda McMillian, 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, TX 770075813
Signed the 990
Bart Ferrell, Chief Strategy & Fin Officer
Phone
(713) 685-2300
Return prepared by
Blazek & Vetterling

Mission

United Way works together to improve lives, build a stronger community, and create meaningful opportunities for people to prosper.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Creating 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 high-quality programs aimed at serving ALICE and those living below the Federal Poverty Level, a group which collectively makes up 44% of the population in the Greater Houston Area. The integrated Client Journey allows clients to create their own customized pathways based on their goals and needs, and orchestrates programs to make it easy for clients to engage across services, breaking down barriers and helping ensure success. Last year, through the various programs of this initiative, and with the collaboration of our Navigators and the Integrated Client Journey, United Way assisted the following groups in the Greater Houston Area: - More than 700,000 clients across 13 regions received help rebuilding their lives after crises through basic needs assistance, mental health services, housing and emergency shelter, domestic violence services, substance abuse services and assistance with needs such as transportation and life skills. Seniors and Veterans remained strong and independent through help with daily living, nutritious meals, home visits and care, social interaction and a citywide support network and advocacy for senior issues. - Families and neighborhoods received help becoming self-sufficient and strong through job skills and career readiness, financial coaching and literacy courses, credit-building, parenting classes, family counseling, health care and basic needs assistance through the United Way THRIVE collaborative which gives families the tools, resources, and support to achieve financial stability. More than 96,000 families were helped to establish a pathway to financial stability. - Young people received help building a foundation for future success through early childhood education, out-of-school enrichment, mentors, summer grants, and other academic, parent, and family engagement support through our United Way Bright Beginnings, Out 2 Learn, MATH programs, and partnerships. Through these programs, more than 7,000 children were provided with valuable educational opportunities.
    Expenses $46,997,484 · grants $32,233,064 · revenue $297,446
  • 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 variety of languages and find real answers for callers as they work the largest helpline of its kind in the country with one of the most comprehensive social services databases in the state. United Way Centers - United Way Centers across our 4-county region increase access to and availability of health and human services in our community in the Bay Area, Fort Bend County, Montgomery County, and Waller County through agencies providing programs like financial and employment coaching, physical and behavioral health care, basic needs assistance, youth programs and disaster response. The centers house 41 nonprofit agencies, offering essential services tailored to each region's needs. Through in-kind support valued at over $1 million, our Centers helped agencies expand services, deliver services more efficiently, and deepen their impact across the region. In 2024, our Centers welcomed over 60,000 individuals serving as trusted hubs for community connection, access to critical services, and local collaboration. Nearly 20,000 guests/visitors utilized our conference rooms for community events, workshops, and nonprofit programming, underscoring our Centers' role as go-to spaces for convening and collective impact.United Way Nonprofit Connection - For more than 30 years, United Way Nonprofit Connection has been Houston's primary nonprofit resource for developing emerging leaders, building dynamic and engaged boards, and helping nonprofits operate effectively. United Way does this through innovative programming such as the Power Tools for Nonprofits conference, Emerging Leadership Institute, annual Board Fair, Project Blueprint program and other leadership development programs. In 2024, the 32nd annual Power Tools welcomed over 800 attendees to its annual Nonprofit Power Tools Conference featuring a day of knowledge-building and networking for nonprofit professionals. Special programming such as the Government Funding Initiative enabled nonprofits to diversify their funding base in order to become more financially sustainable. Nonprofit Connection provided an array of board and organizational development services for more than 119 nonprofit organizations, created job posting opportunities for 176 nonprofits and 728 individuals via its free online Job Bank. In addition, Nonprofit Connection offered 48 workshops on relevant and timely topics for more than 1,430 individuals.United Way's Community Resource Center, located at our 50 Waugh Drive building, is a space dedicated to community leadership, organizational development, and volunteer service. Our Community Resource Center serves as a central gathering place for community groups that include area nonprofit and community development organizations, civic groups, and collaborative and grassroots initiatives. Eligible nonprofit organizations have access to spacious conference rooms, a variety of meeting rooms, and an auditorium, free of charge during United Way's business hours, to solve community issues, promote collaboration, and encourage mutual understanding among diverse constituencies. It is made available at no/low cost to nonprofits and community organizations. In 2024, United Way welcomed its one millionth visitor to the Community Resource Center.
    Expenses $2,399,435 · grants $87,077 · revenue $352,074
  • 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 Team - When a disaster strikes, crisis ensues, and time is of the essence, the United Way Strike Team is in the community, "boots on the ground," ready to help our neighbors in their most dire moments. This team responds and guides those families and individuals who need immediate crisis assistance. During blue skies, this strike team also works to address emergent needs by working with our community's social service providers to assess emergent needs, identify partners to help meet them, and provide ongoing resources and support. This year, 1,273 referrals for assistance were successfully screened, assessed and provided resources. In addition, 123 households were connected to $468,788 in rental assistance through Harris County's eviction diversion program. Greater Houston Disaster Alliance - In its second year, the Disaster Alliance focused on strengthening preparedness and accelerating recovery. GHDA launched two recovery funds just six weeks apart--the Severe Weather & Derecho and Hurricane Beryl funds--raising $9.1M to support 35 nonprofits in serving nearly 4,100 vulnerable households with emergency financial assistance, disaster resource navigation, and home repair. Recovery timelines improved, with Round 1 grants announced in 22 days, down from 34. GHDA also strengthened data partnerships, refined rapid analysis to identify hardest-hit zip codes, and piloted a coordinated intake system to expand access to emergency financial assistance. Preparedness workshops engaged over 80 nonprofits, while a transparent engagement strategy and regular convenings advanced improved processes for future response. Early resiliency efforts included developing a framework and pursuing national funding to bring long-term investments to the region.Long-Term Recovery Committees - Throughout the year, United Way convenes and leads four long-term recovery committees: Fort Bend Recovers, H-Town Recovers, MCCARES in Montgomery County, and the Waller County Recovery Committee. Meeting bimonthly, these committees bring together over 100 local nonprofits and city and county emergency management officials to maintain readiness, develop unified recovery plans, and ensure efforts remain responsive to community needs.
    Expenses $9,046,827 · grants $8,477,204

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
74-1167964
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1960
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$99,530,404
Income (IRS master file)
$88,398,167

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025$79,626,568$69,729,412$99,530,404XML
990March 2024$65,297,077$61,309,329$92,353,745XML
990March 2023$62,449,941$61,902,888$87,814,609IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990March 2019–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 74-1167964).

Questions about UNITED WAY OF GREATER HOUSTON

What is the EIN of UNITED WAY OF GREATER HOUSTON?
The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED WAY OF GREATER HOUSTON is 74-1167964.
Is UNITED WAY OF GREATER HOUSTON tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1960.
Are donations to UNITED WAY OF GREATER HOUSTON tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does UNITED WAY OF GREATER HOUSTON file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of UNITED WAY OF GREATER HOUSTON due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did UNITED WAY OF GREATER HOUSTON last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
Who is the principal officer of UNITED WAY OF GREATER HOUSTON?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names Amanda McMillian.
Who are the officers and directors of UNITED WAY OF GREATER HOUSTON?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 61 people; 11 received compensation from the organization, the highest $425,321 (Amanda McMillian, President & CEO).
How much revenue does UNITED WAY OF GREATER HOUSTON have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $79,626,568, expenses of $69,729,412 and total assets of $99,530,404 at year end.

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