Greater Houston Partnership Inc
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What it says it does
THE MISSION AT THE GREATER HOUSTON PARTNERSHIP IS TO MAKE THE HOUSTON REGION THE WORLD'S BEST PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, AND BUILD A BUSINESS. WE DO THIS THROUGH OUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, OUR PUBLIC POLICY WORK, AND BY COLLABORATING WITH LEADERS OF THE COMMUNITY TO HELP SOLVE THE REGION'S MOST PRESSING ISSUES.
- Income
- $18.6 million
- Spending
- $23.1 million
- Employees
- 108
- Volunteers
- 3,000
- Highest pay
- $607,728, president and ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (3)
- THROUGH ITS MEMBERSHIP, GREATER HOUSTON PARTNERSHIP REPRESENTS THE INTERESTS OF THE 12 COUNTY HOUSTON REGION WITH MEMBERS PARTICIPATING IN COMMITTEES, TASK FORCES AND INITIATIVES. DURING 2024, OVER 70 EVENTS AND WEBINAR SERIES WERE HOSTED; ENJOYED BY OVER 9,000 PARTICIPANTS.
- THE PARTNERSHIP PROMOTES THE HOUSTON REGION ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND AROUND THE GLOBE. IN 2024, THE GREATER HOUSTON PARTNERSHIP'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TEAM AND ITS REGIONAL ALLIES ASSISTED IN 35 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, ACCOUNTING FOR OVER $1.1 BILLION IN CAPITAL EXPENDITURE AND OVER 4,600 NEW JOBS TO THE REGION. THE PARTNERSHIP'S INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT AND TRADE ACTIVITIES IN 2024 INCLUDED HOSTING 91 INBOUND DELEGATIONS FROM 31 COUNTRIES TO FURTHER GROW THE REGION'S INTERNATIONAL TIES.
- In 2024, the Partnership played a vital role in bringing together policymakers and business leaders to ensure that Houston's priorities were heard at the state and federal levels. Through events like Houston Day and the Washington, D.C. Fly-In, we provided platforms for meaningful dialogue and collaboration. In preparation for the 2025 Texas Legislative Session, the Partnership's Board of Directors and Public Policy Steering Committee outlined a strategic legislative agenda aimed at addressing the Houston region's most pressing challenges. These priorities reflect the voice of the business community and serve as a blueprint for our advocacy work, focusing on ensuring Houston's continued growth and competitiveness. Key areas include Public School Accountability & Funding, Workforce Development, and Water Infrastructure.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1990.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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