The Houston Food Bank
AI Summary
The Houston Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that, in filing year 2025, reported 292 grantees and relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
The Houston Food Bank coordinates large scale distribution of food and other products to hunger relief agencies throughout 18 southeast Texas counties.
Cause Areas
3
Food banks
Basic and emergency aid
Food aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Montgomery County Food Bank
CONROE, TX
$17M
6%
GALVESTON COUNTY FOOD BANK
Texas City, TX
$13.6M
5%
BETHELS HEAVENLY HANDS
Houston, TX
$7.8M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
866
Median 1st year grant
$0
Median 2nd year grant
$0
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 253 grantees
- 89 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Houston Food Bank?
No. The Houston Food Bank does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Houston Food Bank give?
The Houston Food Bank primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Indiana, and Louisiana. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The Houston Food Bank’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Houston Food Bank fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $0. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Houston Food Bank make each year?
In 2024, The Houston Food Bank awarded about 870 grants, totaling nearly $282.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Houston Food Bank fund recently?
In 2024, The Houston Food Bank awarded grants to about 250 grantees. Recent grantees include Montgomery County Food Bank, GALVESTON COUNTY FOOD BANK, and BETHELS HEAVENLY HANDS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Houston Food Bank?
The Houston Food Bank does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.