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Houston, TX

LINK Houston

EIN 82-2124290
Justice, Rights & Public Safety Civic Engagement & Democracy Communities of color Low-income
Mission

LINK Houston advocates for a robust and equitable transportation network so that all people can reach opportunity.

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

About LINK Houston

LINK Houston is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) advocacy organization founded in 2017 (IRS ruling 2018) that advances equitable, multimodal transportation policy and planning. The organization combines community organizing, policy research, and coalition-building to improve walking, rolling, biking, and transit access—with particular focus on neighborhoods historically underserved by transportation investments.

In the last 2–3 years LINK Houston has published signature research (Equity in Transit 2024/2025), scaled its Community Action Network to organize residents across neighborhoods, and played a central role in coalition advocacy and civil-rights actions related to major highway projects that affect low-income and communities of color. LINK Houston engages residents directly in public comment, budget advocacy, and local planning processes to protect communities from displacement and to expand access to jobs, housing, and services through better transportation choices.

Notable achievements

Title VI coalition action and FHWA outcome

Co-led a multi-organization Title VI civil-rights complaint challenging the proposed I-45 North Houston Highway project; the complaint prompted federal review and a Voluntary Resolution Agreement with TxDOT in 2023, shaping mitigation and review commitments for the project.

Equity in Transit flagship research

Published the Equity in Transit report (2024/2025 edition), producing data-driven analysis and policy recommendations on transit service frequency, on-time performance, and equity impacts to inform local transit and planning decisions.

Community Action Network (CAN)

Built and launched the Community Action Network to train and mobilize residents for budget advocacy, public comment campaigns, and neighborhood-level outreach on bus, rail, and pedestrian infrastructure.

At a glance

Total assets
$2.1M
Annual revenue
$324K
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
82-2124290
Location
Houston, TX
Website
linkhouston.org
On Mahalo since
September 2026

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

Recognition

Four-star Charity Navigator-style evaluation and high accountability/finance ratings reflected in public charity-rating platforms.
GuideStar / Candid transparency recognition (Gold-level transparency seal displayed on organizational materials).
Local and regional media and partner coverage for its policy work and role in the federal review of major highway projects (including coverage of the FHWA Voluntary Resolution Agreement).

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