Mahalo
Houston, TX

CHARITY GUILD OF CATHOLIC WOMEN OF HARRIS COUNTY

EIN 76-0388350
Education & Youth Development K-12 Schools Children & youth
Mission

To sanctify Guild members and practice charity by rendering assistance to Houston area children.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About CHARITY GUILD OF CATHOLIC WOMEN OF HARRIS COUNTY

The Charity Guild of Catholic Women of Harris County is a member-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Houston that raises funds through its Charity Guild Shop and volunteer activities to support children’s charities across the greater Houston area. Founded in 1922, the Guild combines a century-long volunteer tradition with annual competitive grantmaking to support education, health, hunger relief, social services and enrichment programs that serve children from conception through age 18. The organization awards grants to local child-serving agencies, operates a consignment/thrift storefront to generate revenue for grants, and maintains an active membership and volunteer program focused on direct philanthropic impact for Houston-area youth.

Notable achievements

Century of service

Founded in 1922, the Guild marked its 100-year anniversary and continues an active membership of several hundred volunteers supporting children in Houston.

Over $10 million distributed

Since 1996 the Charity Guild has distributed more than $10 million to over 200 children’s charities in the greater Houston area.

2025–2026 grant round

For the 2025–2026 grant year the Guild awarded $789,800 to local children’s organizations (grant checks presented February 10, 2026).

At a glance

Total assets
$7.9M
Annual revenue
$1.2M
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
76-0388350
Location
Houston, TX
On Mahalo since
September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Rated a Four-Star charity on Charity Navigator with a high accountability and finance score and an overall donor-facing profile.
Documented, up-to-date Form 990 filings and financial summaries available through public nonprofit reporting platforms.
Featured in local historical and community publications highlighting the Guild’s long-standing role in supporting Houston children.

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