ROTARY CLUB OF HOUSTON HEIGHTS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

What ROTARY CLUB OF HOUSTON HEIGHTS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does

The Rotary Club of Houston Heights Charitable Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1939 and headquartered at 1802 Shepherd Drive in Houston, Texas. It operates as a local chapter of Rotary International, dedicated to fundraising and volunteering on behalf of social service, educational, and health-related organizations in the Houston Heights and greater Heights area. Its core programmatic offerings consist of an annual Crawfish Boil fundraiser (currently in its 37th year, scheduled for April 25, 2026) and an annual Mayor Whitmire Luncheon, supplemented by recurring community service programs such as a holiday food basket distribution, Heights veterans memorial maintenance, and four-year college scholarships for local high school graduates.

The organization does not build or sell technology products; its underlying "platform" is a community-driven service club infrastructure built around weekly Wednesday meetings at Cadillac Bar & Grill and the Friends Program donor-recognition tier system. The Friends Program segments donors into nine giving levels ranging from the 100 Club ($100–$499) up to a Million Club ($1,000,000+), with current disclosed membership of 159 in the 100 Club, 25 in the 500 Club, 24 in the 1000 Club, 4 in Gold, and 1 in Platinum. Transactions are processed via Swipesimple payment links embedded on the rotaryclubofhoustonheights.org website.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: event-based fundraising (ticket sales, sponsorships, raffles, and silent auctions at the Crawfish Boil and Mayoral Luncheon), corporate sponsorship packages (ranging from $1,000 Silver tables up to $5,000 Premier/Underwriter tables), and direct individual donations through the Friends Program. Approximately $39,000 per year is redistributed as grants to local nonprofits, allocated 35% to family-oriented programs, 31% to children, 25% to college scholarships, and 9% to health and other programs. The organization maintains 11–50 staff/member-equivalents and reports no public financials, parent company, or external ownership.

Name

ROTARY CLUB OF HOUSTON HEIGHTS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Legal name

Rotary Club of Houston Heights Charitable Foundation Inc.

Website

https://rotaryclubofhoustonheights.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Rotary Club of Houston Heights Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1939 that raises funds through annual community events and a tiered donor program to grant roughly $39,000 per year to social service, educational, and health organizations serving the Houston Heights area.

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Product category

Community Charitable Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Fundraisers & Charity Events (Gala/Walks excluded) (MPAGAEAK), Advancement Services & Donor Operations (CRM, Gift Processing, Stewardship) (EDALAOAD), Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

Keywords

• Community service
• Charitable fundraising
• Donor recognition programs
• College scholarships
• Volunteer programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Event-Based Fundraising: Annual signature events including Crawfish Boil and Mayoral Luncheons generate revenue through ticket sales, sponsorship packages, raffle tickets, and silent auctions. Event proceeds fund charitable giving for the fiscal year.
2. Friends Program Membership Donations: The Friends Program categorizes donors into clubs based on contribution levels: 100 Club ($100-$499), 500 Club ($500-$999), 1000 Club ($1,000-$4,999), Gold Club ($5,000-$9,999), Platinum Club ($10,000-$24,999), Emerald Club ($25,000-$49,999), Ruby Club ($50,000-$99,999), Diamond Club ($100,000-$999,999), and Million Club ($1,000,000+).
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorship packages at various levels (Underwriter Premier $5,000, Preferred $3,500, Standard $2,500, Gold $1,500, Silver $1,000) provide revenue recognition benefits including signage, program recognition, and social media exposure.
4. Invoice Payment Processing: Online payment processing via Swipesimple for event tickets, sponsorships, and donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Rotary Club of Houston Heights Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises charitable funds through annual signature events (such as the Crawfish Boil fundraiser and Mayoral Luncheon), corporate sponsorships, and a tiered Friends Program donor recognition system. It then distributes approximately $39,000 annually to area social service, educational, and health-related organizations, plus college scholarships to local high school graduates and direct community services such as holiday food baskets and veterans memorial maintenance.

Product overview

The Rotary Club of Houston Heights operates as a charitable nonprofit providing community service programs and fundraising events. Its core offerings include the annual Crawfish Boil fundraiser and Mayoral Luncheon event, scholarship programs for graduating high school students, volunteer services supporting veterans and families in need, and a donor recognition program with tiered giving levels. The organization distributes approximately $39,000 annually to area social service organizations, with funds allocated to family programs (35%), children's services (31%), college scholarships (25%), and health programs (9%).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Crawfish Boil Fundraiser Annual crawfish boil fundraiser event generating charitable donations for local nonprofits and community programs. Features food (crawfish, shrimp, brisket, kids meals), live music, raffles, silent auctions, and tiered sponsorship packages (King Crawfish $5,000, Boil Boss $2,500, Spicy Supporter $1,500, plus individual tickets at $25-$50).
• Mayoral Luncheon Event Annual mayoral luncheon bringing together community members and local leaders to build relationships and support Rotary initiatives. Sponsorship tiers include Underwriter Premier ($5,000), Preferred ($3,500), Standard ($2,500), Gold ($1,500), and Silver ($1,000).
• Friends Program Donor Recognition Tiered donor recognition program acknowledging charitable contributions from individuals and businesses. Nine contribution tiers: 100 Club ($100-$499), 500 Club ($500-$999), 1000 Club ($1,000-$4,999), Gold Club ($5,000-$9,999), Platinum Club ($10,000-$24,999), Emerald Club ($25,000-$49,999), Ruby Club ($50,000-$99,999), Diamond Club ($100,000-$999,999), and Million Club ($1,000,000+). Donations processed through Swipesimple online payment and direct contact.
• Scholarship Program Four-year college scholarships awarded annually to graduating high school students from the Heights area. Funded by 25% of the Foundation's annual charitable distributions, averaging $39,000 total per year.
• Holiday Food Basket Program Annual grocery bag distribution to Houston Heights families in need during the December holiday season. Delivered in partnership with Joe V's.
• Volunteer Services Hands-on volunteer support including holiday food basket distribution, Heights Veterans Memorial maintenance, Heights Library book sales, and support for child cancer families through Candlelighters Houston ($100,000 commitment in 2020).

Quantifiable outcome

• Average annual charitable donations of approximately $39,000 to area organizations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• Rotary International FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Rotary Club of Houston Heights contributes to the Rotary International Foundation which partners with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to eradicate polio worldwide. Rotary International supports national and international programs focused on improving health, education, and economic development.
• Bill and Melinda Gates FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRotary International Foundation's strategic partner in the global polio eradication initiative, with the Rotary Club of Houston Heights contributing to this international effort through the Rotary International Foundation.
• Candlelighters HoustonmajorOthersRecipient of the club's $100,000 commitment (2020) to support child cancer families. Collaboration honored the Adler Family and distinguished Rotarian Howard Moon.
• Joe V'sminorOthersCommunity partner that collaborates with the Rotary Club of Houston Heights for annual December holiday food basket distribution to families in need.
• Resurrection Metropolitan Community ChurchminorOthersHost venue for the 2026 Annual Crawfish Boil fundraiser at 2025 W 11th St, Houston TX 77008.
• Junior League of HoustonminorOthersHost venue for the 2026 Mayor Whitmire Luncheon at 1811 Briar Oaks Ln, Houston TX 77027.
• Payments GallerycoreGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Boil Boss Sponsor. If restaurants choose Spoton POS through Payments Gallery, they donate $500 to Heights Rotary; other POS choices result in $50-$500 donations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Greater Houston Community Foundation: GHCF is a Houston-area community foundation that pools donor funds and awards grants to local nonprofits across Greater Houston. Directly comparable as a community grantmaking foundation serving the same geography, though at much larger scale and broader scope than the Heights Rotary Foundation.
• Houston Endowment: Houston Endowment is one of the largest private foundations in Houston, funding education, civic engagement, health, and arts in the Greater Houston area. Comparable as a place-based grantmaker serving overlapping Houston neighborhoods and community needs.
• United Way of Greater Houston: United Way of Greater Houston is a major regional fundraising and grant-distribution nonprofit serving the same Houston social services ecosystem. Comparable in mission and donor-driven model, but at vastly larger scale and through workplace giving rather than events.
• The Rotary Foundation: The Rotary Foundation is the international charitable arm of Rotary International, partnering with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on polio eradication. It is the upstream foundation to which the Heights club contributes, and it operates at global scale across health, education, and economic development.

Direct peers

• Lions Club Houston Heights: The local Lions Club chapter serving the Houston Heights area is a sibling service-club nonprofit doing member-driven fundraising, scholarships, and community service. Directly comparable model (volunteers, donations, signature events) in the same geography.
• Rotary Club of Houston: The parent-city Rotary Club of Houston is a sister Rotary service club in the same metropolitan area, operating the same member-driven fundraising and grantmaking model (signature events, scholarships, community giving). Direct peer given shared Rotary International affiliation and similar activity profile.
• Kiwanis Club of Houston Heights: Kiwanis is a parallel service-club network with a local Houston Heights chapter, running analogous member-driven fundraising, scholarships, and youth-focused community giving. Comparable as a directly competing civic service club operating in the same neighborhood.

Emerging players

• Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston: Interfaith Ministries partners with Houston-area congregations and nonprofits on food security, refugee support, and volunteer service — overlapping closely with the Heights club's food-basket, scholarship, and volunteer programs, though from an interfaith rather than Rotary framework.
• Houston Food Bank: The Houston Food Bank is a large-scale nonprofit addressing food insecurity in the same metro area served by the Heights club's December food basket program. Partially overlapping mission (food insecurity relief) and a likely collaboration partner or beneficiary.

Others

• Candlelighters Houston: Candlelighters Houston is a nonprofit that supports families of children with cancer, and is a direct grant recipient of the Heights Rotary Foundation's $100,000 2020 commitment. It is a downstream partner/beneficiary rather than a competitor, but it is highly relevant as a representative fundee relationship.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/heightsrotary

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