Our Members
A community committed to collective giving
Our Full Members
Our Full Members are Black women and allies who participate in collective giving to support Black-led organizations across the greater Houston region by committing $1,000 annually to the Collective.
Below are our Full Members for the 2025–2026 grants cycle.
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Necole S. Irvin is a philanthropic professional with experience in cultural policy, public health, and the arts. She values collective giving as a way to expand access, strengthen communities, and support long-term, sustainable change across the greater Houston region.
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Kelli King-Jackson is a leadership coach and social impact advisor supporting investments in Black communities across the South. She values collective giving as a way to resource Black-led organizations with trust, care, and long-term support that honors their leadership and lived experience.
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Courtney Taylor is a community development leader in banking with a focus on nonprofit partnerships, community investment, and financial education. She values collective giving as a way to sustain Black-led organizations and expand access to opportunity across the greater Houston region.
Ally Members
Our ally members support the work of The Bayou Collective through participation, learning, and shared commitment, but do not participate in grantmaking votes.
Below are our Non-Voting Members for the 2025–2026 grants cycle.
Names are updated on a rolling basis.
Organizational Members
Our organizational members support the work of The Bayou Collective through partnership and shared commitment, but do not participate in grantmaking votes.
Below are our Organizational Members for the 2025–2026 grants cycle.
Names are updated on a rolling basis.

