Housing & Shelter
Avenue Community Development Coporation
HOUSTON, TX
Total revenue
$15.1M
Total expenses
$16.5M
Net assets
$20.0M
Grants received
$16.1M
63 grants
EIN
760380602
Tax year
2024
Mission
To invest in people, homes and communities to advance opportunity for all Houstonians.
Programs
2 programs
Community Initiatives: Fosters resident engagement, leadership, and collaboration to strengthen neighborhoods. Activities include life-skills training, civic engagement, volunteerism, and advocacy for community improvements. By working with residents, government agencies, community organizations, and businesses, Avenue helps increase public safety, beautify neighborhoods, promote health and wellness, improve educational outcomes, and support local arts and culture.
Family Asset-Building and Other Programs: Promotes homeownership and financial stability through education and counseling. Services include homebuyer education classes, pre- and post-purchase counseling, foreclosure intervention, and matched savings opportunities. During 2024, Avenue provided homebuyer education to 775 households, supported 114 new homeowners, assisted 108 households in preserving their homes, and helped 28 clients access matched savings.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
23 listed
Mary Lawler
CEO
$158K
39 hrs/wk
Karen Briggs Gwin
CFO
$155K
39 hrs/wk
Janis Brackett
Director
—
0.25 hrs/wk
Richard Campo
Director
—
0.25 hrs/wk
Alexandra Clements
Director
—
0.25 hrs/wk
Jesus Deanda
Director
—
0.25 hrs/wk
Winnie Kwok
Director
—
0.25 hrs/wk
Michael Tate Barkley
President
—
1 hrs/wk
Meena Rupani
Director
—
0.25 hrs/wk
Jose Sanchez
Director
—
0.25 hrs/wk
Cassandra Silvernail
Director
—
0.25 hrs/wk
Frances Valdez
Director
—
0.25 hrs/wk
Elgin Weaver
Director
—
0.25 hrs/wk
John Price
Director
—
0.25 hrs/wk
Jamie Bryant
Vice President
—
1 hrs/wk
Daniel Ortiz
Vice President
—
1 hrs/wk
Donna Espadas
Treasurer
—
1 hrs/wk
Viola Solomon
Secretary
—
1 hrs/wk
Marie Arcos
Director
—
0.25 hrs/wk
David Barron
Controller
$121K
39 hrs/wk
Darla Berry
VP Fund Development
$113K
39 hrs/wk
Jason Holoubek
Real Estate Development Director
$110K
39 hrs/wk
Miriam Camero
VP Programs
$108K
39 hrs/wk
Independent contractors
Cole Klein
Construction
Principal Infrastructure
Construction
Box PreFab
Construction
Whitestone Construction
Construction
Tempo
HVAC services
Grants received
Showing 63 of 63
Funded by
$16.1M from 24 funders · 63 grants · 2017–2024
$6.0M · 5 grants · 2018–2020
$4.3M · 8 grants · 2017–2023
$2.0M · 4 grants · 2020–2024
$1.5M · 5 grants · 2020–2024
$950K · 4 grants · 2020–2023
$218K · 3 grants · 2022–2024
$213K · 2 grants · 2023–2024
$185K · 4 grants · 2018–2022