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Greater Houston Community Foundation

Greater Houston Community Foundation

Houston, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
23-7160400
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Parent Organization
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Greater Houston Community Foundation

Houston, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
23-7160400
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Parent Organization

Overview

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Est.

1971

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Greater Houston Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, is a significant grantmaker that does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $232.3 million in grants to 5,231 grantees, primarily focusing on Texas, California, and Georgia. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Greater Houston Community Foundation is expanding philanthropic impact by connecting donors to the causes they care about, providing excellent stewardship of assets entrusted to us, and convening resources to address important community needs.
Total Funding Given

$232.3M

2024
Grantees funded
5.2K
Multi-year grantees
50%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1.7K

Median 1st year grant
$12K
Median 2nd year grant
$17.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
S
Stephen D Maislin
Board Member
C
Celestine Vettical
Board Member
R
Randa Weiner
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Greater Houston Community Foundation?
No. Greater Houston Community Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Greater Houston Community Foundation give?
Greater Houston Community Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, California, and Georgia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Greater Houston Community Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Greater Houston Community Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Greater Houston Community Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Greater Houston Community Foundation awarded about 1,720 grants, totaling nearly $232.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Greater Houston Community Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Greater Houston Community Foundation awarded grants to about 5,230 grantees. Recent grantees include THE METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, NATL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FDN INC, and DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Greater Houston Community Foundation?
Greater Houston Community Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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