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Nonprofit · EIN 76-0579680

FOUNDATION FOR HOUSTON ACHIEVEMENT PLACE

Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77008

Financials

$256K$215K2023$793K$304K2024$1.1M$136K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FOUNDATION FOR HOUSTON ACHIEVEMENT PLACE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,115,213$136,155$979,058$16,111,058$0$16,111,058
December 31, 2024990$792,569$303,914$488,655$13,855,153$0$13,855,153
December 31, 2023990$256,111$214,712$41,399$12,981,491$0$12,981,491
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,069,070
Net rental income
$4,555
Net gain from sales of assets
$554,940
Other revenue
$46,143

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$16,322
Program services (functional)
$136,155

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$13,855,153
Total assets, end of year
$16,111,058
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$16,111,058
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,601,531
Publicly traded securities
$14,478,085
Net assets without donor restrictions
$16,111,058
Gross receipts
$2,503,572
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Year formed
1998
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
PAUL GILFORDEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
2$0$199,952$8,361
GUS NOOJINSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
JOHN KAJANDERVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
JOHN HARTMANVP
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
KEITH SHORTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
JOHN BREEDINGPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
PAUL GILFORDEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
2$0$205,212$8,446
GUS NOOJINSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
JOHN KAJANDERVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
JOHN HARTMANVP
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
KEITH SHORTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
JOHN BREEDINGPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
PAUL GILFORDEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
2$0$206,359$10,043
GUS NOOJINSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
JOHN KAJANDERVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
JOHN HARTMANVP
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
KEITH SHORTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
JOHN BREEDINGPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
245 W 17TH ST, HOUSTON, TX 77008-4001
In care of
% KEITH SHORT
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
PAUL GILFORD, 245 W 17TH ST, HOUSTON, TX 770084001
Signed the 990
PAUL GILFORD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(713) 868-1943
Return prepared by
GERMAN & COHN PC

Mission

SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • FOUNDATION FOR HOUSTON ACHIEVEMENT PLACE OPERATES AS A NONPROFIT, SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING, SUPPORT AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PRIMARILY FOCUSED ON SERVING CHILDREN WHO ARE DISADVANTAGED, UNDERSERVED AND FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. FOUNDATION FOR HOUSTON ACHIEVEMENT PLACE IS COMMITTED TO HELPING CHILDREN AND ADULTS FOR ACHIEVEMENT AND SUCCESS AT HOME, IN SCHOOL, AND IN THE COMMUNITY. FOUNDATION FOR HOUSTON ACHIEVEMENT PLACE SUPPORTS PROJECT CLASS PROGRAM SERVICES. PROJECT CLASS STANDS FOR CHILDREN LEARNING APPROPRIATE SOCIAL SKILLS AND SERVICES. CHILDREN PRIMARILY 3-12 YEARS OLD AND THEIR ADULT CARE PROVIDERS - TEACHERS, PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS , FOSTER PARENTS, AND OTHER CARING ADULTS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO SCHOOLS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.
    Expenses $136,155

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
76-0579680
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization of unknown type
Exempt since
1998
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P200)
Assets (IRS master file)
$16,111,058
Income (IRS master file)
$2,503,572

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,115,213$136,155$16,111,058XML
990December 2024$792,569$303,914$13,855,153XML
990December 2023$256,111$214,712$12,981,491XML
990December 2022$580,271$221,560$11,688,241IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 76-0579680).

Questions about FOUNDATION FOR HOUSTON ACHIEVEMENT PLACE

What is the EIN of FOUNDATION FOR HOUSTON ACHIEVEMENT PLACE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FOUNDATION FOR HOUSTON ACHIEVEMENT PLACE is 76-0579680.
Is FOUNDATION FOR HOUSTON ACHIEVEMENT PLACE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to FOUNDATION FOR HOUSTON ACHIEVEMENT PLACE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
Which annual return does FOUNDATION FOR HOUSTON ACHIEVEMENT PLACE 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 FOUNDATION FOR HOUSTON ACHIEVEMENT PLACE due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FOUNDATION FOR HOUSTON ACHIEVEMENT PLACE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FOUNDATION FOR HOUSTON ACHIEVEMENT PLACE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names PAUL GILFORD.
Who are the officers and directors of FOUNDATION FOR HOUSTON ACHIEVEMENT PLACE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FOUNDATION FOR HOUSTON ACHIEVEMENT PLACE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,115,213, expenses of $136,155 and total assets of $16,111,058 at year end.

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