Houston Local Information Initiative Inc

EIN: 874133043 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Houston, TX

Total Revenue
$6,413,069
Total Expenses
$7,961,350
Total Assets
$13,153,849
Net Assets
$12,088,472
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Peter Bhatia
Phone
9176607395
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Houston Local Information Initiative Inc, founded in 2021, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $6.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 96% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $8.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 24% operating deficit.

Mission

To strengthen democracy and improve the lives of all Houstonians one story at a time.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,101,117
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $311,952
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $6,413,069

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $6,597,464
Fundraising Expenses $1,139,724
Program Expenses $5,356,827
Other Expenses $1,363,886
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,961,350

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,413,069 $3,265,721 +1.0%
Expenses $7,961,350 $5,803,703 +0.4%
Net Income $-1,548,281 $-2,537,982 -0.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
61
Volunteers
6

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$575,229
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
2
$368,922
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ann Stern Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Anne Chao Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeff Cohen Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Algenita Davis Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rich Kinder Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alex L Negrete Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Peter Bhatia CEO 40.00
Officer
$401,236 $17,132 $418,368
Konner Mackey CFO 40.00
Officer
$145,828 $11,033 $156,861
Kaneisha Lloyd Chief Development Officer 40.00
Key Emp
$153,859 $8,339 $162,198
Heather Houston Director of Corporate Sponsorship 40.00
Key Emp
$185,971 $20,753 $206,724
Kelly Avant Product Manager 40.00
Highest
$155,910 $11,129 $167,039
Angel Rodriguez Managing Editor 40.00
Highest
$170,937 $9,252 $180,189
Susie Hermsen Director of People 40.00
Highest
$146,385 $4,323 $150,708
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $6,413,069 $7,961,350 $13,153,849 $-1,548,281
2023 $3,265,721 $5,803,703 $14,762,119 $-2,537,982
2022 $6,787,200 $437,465 $6,401,321 $6,349,735
2022 $16,612,200 $437,465 $16,226,321 $16,174,735
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