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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Houston Delta Gamma Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within Texas. It operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

SUPPORT OF THE HOUSTON LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND: THE HOUSTON DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO ASSISTING THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA. THE FOUNDATION HELPS FILL THE GAPS IN SERVICES BENEFITING THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED THROUGH ITS OWN PROGRAMS AND IN COLLABORATION WITH A VARIETY OF SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS TO: HELP PREVENT BLINDNESS THROUGH EDUCATION AND MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS; HELP SUPPORT COUNSELING FOR LOW-VISION PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES; PROVIDE CULTURAL-ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED;MAKE EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE TO AID BLIND AND LOW-VISION PATIENTS; PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED, AND; PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY, VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR GENERAL WELFARE.
Total Funding Given
$44.8K
2018
Grantees funded
4
Multi-year grantees
25%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$8.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
M
Martha Lurie
Board Member
J
Julie Caggiano
Board Member
K
Karen King
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HOUSTON DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION?
No. HOUSTON DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HOUSTON DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION give?
HOUSTON DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas. 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 HOUSTON DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HOUSTON DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $8,125. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HOUSTON DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2018, HOUSTON DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $45 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HOUSTON DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, HOUSTON DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include Lighthouse For The Blind Of Houston Inc, Hermann Eye Fund, and Guide Dogs of Texas Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HOUSTON DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION?
HOUSTON DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.