Crime Stoppers of Houston

What Crime Stoppers of Houston does

Crime Stoppers of Houston is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1980 and headquartered in the Dave Ward Building at 3001 Main St., Houston — opened in 2017 as the first dedicated Crime Stoppers headquarters worldwide. The organization's core mission is to solve and prevent serious crime in the Greater Houston Area in partnership with citizens, media, and the criminal justice system, operating a portfolio of public-safety programs anchored by the Tip Line Program. The Tip Line Program runs 24/7 across phone (713-222-TIPS), a native iOS/Android mobile app branded Crime Stoppers Houston, and a web-based form hosted on P3Tips infrastructure, with tipster anonymity guaranteed by state law and cash rewards of up to $5,000 paid for information leading to felony arrests. Since 1980 the program has contributed to 37,282 cases solved, 28,090 arrests, and $201.6M in seized or recovered property.

Beyond the tip line, the organization runs the Safe School Institute (founded 1997, reaching nearly 2 million students across 107 Texas school districts with free presentations on bullying, cyber safety, human trafficking, substance abuse, mental health, and active shooter preparedness), the Safe Community Institute, the NEEDS Program for the neurodiverse community, the Victim Services and Advocacy Program (including a Victim Impact Video Project), the S.A.V.E. weekly webinar series in partnership with the Texas Education Agency, The Balanced Voice bilingual podcast, the SafeSpace for Students digital platform, and The Glenda Gordy Research Center for crime statistics. Revenue is generated entirely through tax-deductible donations (individual, corporate, and foundation grants), event fundraising led by the annual Raise 'Em Up for Texas Gala and Houston's Heroes Awards Luncheon, employer matching programs, and a dedicated tip-line reward fund. Major funding partners include the John M. O'Quinn Foundation, Goya Foods, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the Hamill Foundation, the Vivian L. Smith Foundation, and JetBlue. The organization maintains reciprocal partnerships with 70+ law enforcement agencies (including HPD, Harris County Sheriff's Office, Pasadena PD), 100+ media outlets (KHOU 11, KPRC 2, KTRK 13, KRIV 26, KRBE), academic partners (Baylor College of Medicine, University of Houston, Texas A&M Prairie View), and 291 trained Texas Crime Stoppers affiliates following a 2018 statewide expansion mandate under Governor Greg Abbott's School and Firearm Safety Action Plan.

Name

Crime Stoppers of Houston

Legal name

Crime Stoppers of Houston

Website

https://crime-stoppers.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Crime Stoppers of Houston is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1980 that operates an anonymous crime tip line (phone, mobile app, web) with up to $5,000 rewards and runs the Safe School Institute, serving citizens, K-12 schools, victims, and 70+ law enforcement agencies across the Greater Houston Area and Texas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Safety Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Investigation and Security Services (5616)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Crime Prevention & Community Policing Programs (EDALAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM)

Keywords

• Anonymous tip reporting
• Crime prevention education
• Victim advocacy services
• School safety programs
• Community public safety

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting crime prevention programs. Donors can give one-time or recurring donations, or make gifts in honor/memory of someone.
2. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Support from corporations, foundations, and organizations including major donors like The John M. O'Quinn Foundation, Goya Foods, and Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
3. Event Fundraising: Annual gala (Raise 'Em Up for Texas Gala), Houston's Heroes Awards Luncheon, and community events that raise significant funds for safety programs
4. Tip Line Reward Fund: Cash rewards paid to tipsters (up to $5,000) from a dedicated reward fund, supported by donations and partnerships
5. Employer Matching Programs: Corporate matching gift programs where employers match employee donations to multiply impact

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Crime Stoppers of Houston operates an anonymous crime reporting tip line available 24/7 via phone, mobile app, and online form, offering cash rewards up to $5,000 for information leading to felony arrests. The organization also delivers free school and community safety education programs, victim advocacy services, and specialized resources for the neurodiverse community, operating across the Greater Houston Area and the state of Texas since 1980.

Product overview

Crime Stoppers of Houston is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1980 that operates a portfolio of public safety programs. The core offerings include the Tip Line Program (anonymous crime reporting via phone, mobile app, and online with rewards up to $5,000), the Safe School Institute (free school safety education across Texas), the Safe Community Institute (community crime prevention resources), and the Victim Services and Advocacy Program. Additional offerings include the NEEDS Program for neurodiverse individuals, The Balanced Voice Podcast, SafeSpace for Students digital platform, the S.A.V.E. Webinar Series for educators, and The Glenda Gordy Research Center for crime statistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tip Line Program: Anonymous crime reporting hotline that solves crime through tips in partnership with law enforcement agencies, offering cash rewards up to $5,000
• Safe School Institute (SSI)
• Safe Community Institute (SCI)
• NEEDS Program
• The Balanced Voice Podcast
• Victim Services and Advocacy Program
• Crime Stoppers Houston Mobile App

Products and services

• Tip Line Program Anonymous crime reporting hotline allowing citizens to report crimes without identification, with potential cash rewards up to $5,000 for information leading to felony arrests. Operates 24/7 through phone, mobile app, and online form for residents of the Greater Houston/Harris County area.
• Safe School Institute Free year-round school safety education program delivering prevention-based presentations to students, school staff, and parents across Texas school districts, covering topics including bullying prevention, cyber safety, human trafficking awareness, mental health, substance use prevention, and active shooter preparedness.
• Safe Community Institute Centralized hub for public safety resources, crime prevention education, statistical data, and community safety awareness content serving the Greater Houston Area, with presentations delivered to parents, community organizations, and law enforcement agencies on topics including domestic violence, elder abuse, and substance use prevention.
• NEEDS Program (Neurodiversity, Educate, Empower, Deliver, Safety)
• Victim Services and Advocacy Program
• Crime Stoppers Houston Mobile App
• S.A.V.E. Webinar Series (Safety Awareness, Valuable Education)
• SafeSpace for Students
• The Balanced Voice Podcast
• The Glenda Gordy Research Center

Quantifiable outcome

• 37,282 cases solved and 28,090 suspects arrested since 1980
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Houston Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary law enforcement partner collaborating with the Tip Line Program to solve crimes in Houston. Serves as major sponsor of the tip line program.
• Harris County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor law enforcement partner in the tip line program and campus safety initiatives. Victim Services Unit collaborates on victim advocacy.
• Harris County District Attorney's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTip Line Program sponsor and key partner in the criminal justice system. Victim Witness Division collaborates on victim services.
• Texas Education Agency (TEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide partner supporting Safe School Institute expansion and S.A.V.E. Webinar Series. TEA-approved vendor for school safety education.
• Baylor College of MedicinemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner collaborating on research and educational content for school and community safety programs.
• David's Legacy FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing bullying prevention content and resources for Safe School Institute presentations.
• Mental Health Foundation of West MichiganmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLicensed partner for the 'be nice.' mental health awareness program used in school presentations.
• JetBluemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting Active Shooter Awareness presentations in schools and communities.
• Texas A&M Prairie View - Juvenile Crime Prevention CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner studying crimes against autistic community and creating sample legislation for NEEDS Program advocacy.
• Harris County Precinct One Constable's OfficemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped 8-hour TCOLE-certified autism training program for law enforcement and first responders. Provides Hussman Autism Kits for First Responders.
• KHOU 11 (CBS)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner publicizing unsolved cases and crime safety awareness content.
• KPRC 2 (NBC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for case publicity and public safety campaigns.
• KTRK 13 (ABC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner broadcasting crime alerts and safety information.
• KRIV 26 (FOX)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for crime reporting outreach and safety programming.
• 104.1 KRBE The Roula and Ryan Morning ShowmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio partner promoting tip reporting and community safety messages.
• Demand DisruptionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing educational videos for Cyber Safety and Human Trafficking presentations.
• Dr. Nissi HamiltonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert contributor providing valuable video content for cyber safety and human trafficking prevention presentations.
• Autism Rescue AngelsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource partner providing financial assistance and support for families affected by autism.
• Autism SpeaksmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational advocacy partner providing resources and support for autism awareness in the NEEDS Program.
• University of HoustonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner supporting community safety education initiatives.
• Texas Children's HospitalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner collaborating on child safety and health-related safety programming.
• National Center of Missing and Exploited ChildrenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner supporting missing children and exploitation prevention efforts.
• United Against Human TraffickingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnti-trafficking partner providing resources and education on human trafficking prevention.
• Houston Women's CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting domestic violence prevention and victim services.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• WeTip: National anonymous crime reporting hotline offering cash rewards for tips. Competes with Crime Stoppers of Houston for the same tipster audience nationwide and operates on a similar anonymity-plus-reward model with 24/7 multilingual intake.
• Crime Stoppers USA: National umbrella organization for the Crime Stoppers network in the United States. Directly comparable as the parent coordinating body for anonymous tip reporting programs using the same anonymity-by-law model that Crime Stoppers of Houston pioneered at scale.
• National Center for Victims of Crime: National advocacy and service organization for crime victims. Directly comparable to Crime Stoppers of Houston's Victim Services and Advocacy Program, including victim rights education, advocacy, and support services.
• Crime Stoppers of San Antonio: Direct Texas peer running the same Crime Stoppers model in a different major Texas metro. Comparable in mission, tip-reward structure, and partnership with local law enforcement, though smaller in scale than Crime Stoppers of Houston.

Broad incumbents

• National Crime Prevention Council: National nonprofit best known for the McGruff 'Take a Bite Out of Crime' campaign. Comparable as a national crime prevention education and awareness organization serving overlapping audiences (schools, community groups, law enforcement).
• Sandy Hook Promise: National nonprofit focused on school safety and violence prevention programs. Comparable as a larger, broader school safety education organization that overlaps with Crime Stoppers of Houston's Safe School Institute on topics like active shooter awareness and youth mental health.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Large national youth-services nonprofit providing safety, education, and mentorship programming. Comparable in mission overlap with Crime Stoppers of Houston's youth-focused safety education and fundraising/gala model, though much broader in scope.
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: National nonprofit operating a tipline and prevention education programs. Comparable on anonymous tip intake and youth-focused safety education, and is already a partner of Crime Stoppers of Houston on missing-children cases.

Emerging players

• Ring / Neighbors: Consumer-facing neighborhood safety and digital tip reporting platform. Comparable as an emerging digital channel for community crime reporting and information sharing that competes indirectly for the same tipster and community-safety audience.

Others

• P3Tips: Technology vendor whose anonymous tip platform Crime Stoppers of Houston licenses for phone, mobile, and web tip intake. Included as an enabling/infrastructure peer and a key vendor relationship rather than a competitive operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CrimeStoppersHouston
• Facebookfacebook.com/CrimeStoppersHouston
• Xx.com/CrimeStopHOU

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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