NonprofitsEast Harris County Empowerment Council

Community Improvement & Capacity Building

East Harris County Empowerment Council

HOUSTON, TX

Total revenue

$2.0M

Total expenses

$1.8M

Net assets

$1.1M

Grants received

$7.3M

87 grants

EIN

270377576

Tax year

2024

Mission

Ehcec exists to improve quality of life through innovative, susutainable programs and services that empower men, women and youth to achieve their full potential.

Programs

2 programs

Leadership & development: during 2024, total served 3000 residents - we believe that community transformation starts with the people who live there. Ehcecs leadership & development programs equip everyday residents, parents, entrepreneurs, and young advocates with the tools to lead change where they live, work, and play. Through leadership training, civic engagement, and collaborative projects, participatants strengthen their ability to build trust, influence outcomes, and shape a more connected and empowered east harris county

Expenses: $266K

Economic mobility: during 2024, total served 1223 residents - lasting stability comes from access to opportunity. Ehcecs economic mobility initiatives help families move from surviving to thriving by connecting them to workforce opportunities, financial literacy tools, and entrepreneurial resources. These programs empower residents to build financial resilience, achieve career growth, and create a stronger foundation for long-term prosperity.

Expenses: $109K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$1.9M
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue$67K
Total revenue$2.0M

Expenses

Grants paid$358K
Salaries & benefits$1.0M
Fundraising$296K
Other expenses$435K
Total expenses$1.8M
Total assets$1.3M
Net assets$1.1M

People

8 listed

NameRoleCompensation

TERENCE NARCISSE

CEO

Board

$142K

40 hrs/wk

BOBBY DURST

CHAIR

Board

2 hrs/wk

FINNEY CHACKO

TREASURER

Board

2 hrs/wk

MARK PATTERSON JR

SECRETARY

Board

2 hrs/wk

SAMUEL HANDSBOROUGH

BOARD MEMBER

Board

2 hrs/wk

ANNIE JONES

BOARD MEMBER

Board

2 hrs/wk

CHRISTINA ALLEY

CHIEF PEOPLE AND ADMIN OFFICER

Staff

$110K

40 hrs/wk

MAX MEISTER

CONTROLLER

Staff

$104K

40 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 87 of 87

FromAmountPurposeYear
$400K
Raise Community Voices
2024
$200K
Disaster - Beryl
2024
$150K
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
2024
$100K
Disaster - Derecho
2024
$50K
Workforce Development & Safety Training
2024
$34K
Grant Sub-Award
2024
$31K
POVERTY ASSISTANCE
2024
$25K
Toward climate justice organizing in East Harris County
2024
$10K
PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION
2024
$10K
Toward general operations
2024
$10K
2024 TURKEY DISTRIBUTION
2024
$5K
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
2024
$578K
POVERTY ASSISTANCE
2023
$250K
Raise Community Voices
2023
$150K
Raise Community Voices
2023
$133K
Grant Sub-Award
2023
$100K
HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES
2023
$91K
SUPPORT AS A MEMBER OF HEALTH PORT COMMUNITIES COALITION (HPCC)
2023
$74K
2023 DAY OF DIGNITY
2023
$42K
HUMAN SERVICES-HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AND OPEN FOR BUSINESS GRANT
2023
$25K
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
2023
$25K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2023
$15K
GENERAL DONATION
2023
$12K
2023 TURKEY DISTRIBUTION
2023
$12K
DAY OF DIGNITY GRANT
2023
$6K
2023 US QURBANI MEAT
2023
$5K
Community Entrepreneurship Academy
2023
$538K
POVERTY ASSISTANCE
2022
$400K
Raise Community Voices
2022
$300K
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
2022
$77K
Nonpartisan voter education and engagement
2022
$69K
GRANT SUB-AWARD
2022
$50K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2022
$50K
CONTRIBUTION 2 OF 2-FUNDING FOR A NEW POSITION -BUSINESS DEV. DIRECTOR
2022
$45K
HEALTHY PORTS FOR HOUSTON
2022
$25K
Toward climate justice organizing in East Harris County
2022
$25K
BE PREPARED! PROJECT
2022
$15K
GENERAL DONATION
2022
$15K
2022 DAY OF DIGNITY
2022
$13K
HUMAN SERVICES-HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
2022
$13K
HOME REPAIR/BUILDING FOR THE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED
2022
$10K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2022
$10K
To support nonpartisan civic engagement activities within their constituencies in the Fall of 2022.
2022
$10K
Grant to support AARP Foundation's Digital Skills Ready @ 50+ Workforce program
2022
$9K
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
2022
$5K
Money Males and More! Project
2022
$300
GENERAL DONATION
2022
$120K
THIS GRANT WAS AWARDED FOR RECOVERY FROM THE TEXAS WINTER STORMS TO ADDRESS THE NEED FOR A FULL-TIME RECOVERY MANAGER TO HELP OVERSEE SUCCESSFUL RECOVERY FOR THE CITIZENS OF EAST HARRIS COUNTY ( LOWER-INCOME AND MIXED STATUS MINORITY HOUSEHOLDS) THAT LACK MANY SOCIAL SERVICES.
2021
$100K
EMERGENCY ACTION FOR RESIDENTS & PARTNERS STABILITY
2021
$50K
CONTRIBUTION 1 OF 2-FUNDING FOR NEW POSITION
2021
$31K
GENERAL
2021
$30K
Grant Sub-Award
2021
$30K
SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE - YEAR 2 OF 3-YEAR TOTAL COMMITMENT OF $80,000
2021
$28K
HEALTHY PORTS FOR HOUSTON
2021
$10K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2021
$600
ANTI-RACISM 2X MATCHING GRANT
2021
$714K
Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund - Phase II
2020
$520K
Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund - Phase I
2020
$350K
COVID & Disaster Relief
2020
$90K
POVERTY ASSISTANCE
2020
$50K
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
2020
$50K
Direct financial assistance as described in your Imelda Assistance Fund grant application
2020
$35K
DEVELOP CLEAN AIR STRATEGY PLAN FOR THE PORT OF HOUSTON
2020
$30K
To support the overall coordinated work of Houston in Action
2020
$30K
SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE
2020
$20K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2020
$15K
WINTER STORM CRITICAL HOME REPAIRS
2020
$10K
To perform non-partisan voter mobilization efforts
2020
$10K
In support of your efforts to alleviate food insecurity
2020
$3K
To perform Census 2020 outreach through phone banking
2020
$1K
Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund - Phase II
2020
$35K
CAPACITY BUILDING
2019
$35K
HEALTHY PORT COMMUNITIES COALITION
2019
$20K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2019
$5K
NON-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL ORG
2019
$18K
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
2018
$8K
Ministry Donation
2018
$30K
Ministry Donation
2017
$10K
SOCIAL SERVICES/SOCIAL BENEFITS
2017

Funded by

$7.3M from 39 funders · 87 grants · 2017–2024

Greater Houston Community Foundation

$1.3M · 5 grants · 2020

Delivering Good Inc

$1.2M · 4 grants · 2020–2024

Episcopal Health Foundation

$1.2M · 4 grants · 2022–2024

United Way of Greater Houston

$1.1M · 4 grants · 2020–2024

Windward Fund

$450K · 2 grants · 2022–2024

The Urban Institute

$266K · 4 grants · 2021–2024

Public Citizen Foundation Inc

$234K · 5 grants · 2019–2023

Enterprise Community Partners Inc

$135K · 2 grants · 2019–2021

Details

EIN270377576
NTEE codeS20
Subsection03
Ruling date2009-12
Formed2008
Employees21
Volunteers250
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