Houston Jewish Community Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas · EIN 76-0187329
- Texas
- Houston
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Texas
- Total giving
- $29MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $260MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
The mission of the Houston Jewish Community Foundation is to reflect the collective charitable hearts of our donors by advising on, receiving, administering, distributing and efficiently serving as the steward of funds that are designated for the present and future benefit of qualified charitable organizations and promote the practice of tzedakah (righteousness, charity) and the pursuit of tikkun olam (repairing the world) by serving as a central resource and advocate for charitable giving.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Jewish Family Foundation | $5M | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Houston | $4.5M | 2023 |
| Emery-Weiner Center for Jewish Education | $1.3M | 2023 |
| Joan & Stanford Alexander Jewish Family Service | $1.2M | 2023 |
| Congregation Emanu El | $810K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.hjcf.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.