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Houston Texans Foundation

EIN 01-0572814 · Houston, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceWeak35 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE HOUSTON TEXANS FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO ENCOURAGING AND ENABLING ALL YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN HARRIS COUNTY TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS. IT SEEKS TO ASSIST THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, FINANCIAL, VOLUNTEER AND COLLABORATIVE SUPPORT. THE FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS PROGRAMS THAT DEVELOP STRONG MINDS AND BODIES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON LEADERSHIP, INTEGRITY AND CHARACTER FOR THE YOUTH WHO WILL BECOME THE LEADERS OF THE NEXT GENERATION.

Income
$3.7 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
11.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
0
Volunteers
889

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 39% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $455,000 spent. INSPIRE CHANGE GRANTTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS WHICH FOCUSES ON CREATING A POSITIVE IMPACT IN HOUSTON; AND TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT REDUCE BARRIERS TO OPPORTUNITY BY TARGETING IMPROVEMENTS TO POLICE AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS, IMPROVEMENTS TO EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.
  2. $265,000 spent. HURRICANE RELIEFTO PROVIDE MEALS AND ESSENTIAL SUPPORT THROUGH EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDING AND MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES IN RESPONSE TO HUMANITARIAN, CLIMATE AND COMMUNITY CRISES.
  3. $200,000 spent. DEPELCHIN CHILDREN'S CENTERTO STRENGTHEN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN BY ENHANCING THEIR MENTAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING.
  4. $885,052 spent. THE ORGANIZATION AWARDED GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE HOUSTON TEXANS FOUNDATION. FUNDED PROGRAMS PROMOTED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED SUPPORT FOR YOUTH FOOTBALL PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES, FOOD AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE, DISASTER RELIEF, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2002.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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