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CENTERPOINT ENERGY FOUNDATION INC

CENTERPOINT ENERGY FOUNDATION INC

HOUSTON, TX, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
35-1950691
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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CENTERPOINT ENERGY FOUNDATION INC

HOUSTON, TX, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
35-1950691
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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CENTERPOINT ENERGY FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Texas, Indiana, and Minnesota, having distributed a total of $24.3 million across 1,136 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$24.3M

2024
Grantees funded
1.1K
Multi-year grantees
40%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

577

Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
A
Amanda Schmitt
Board Member
L
Lynne Harkel-Rumford
Board Member
B
Brett a Jerasa
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CENTERPOINT ENERGY FOUNDATION INC?
No. CENTERPOINT ENERGY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CENTERPOINT ENERGY FOUNDATION INC give?
CENTERPOINT ENERGY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Indiana, and Minnesota. 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 CENTERPOINT ENERGY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CENTERPOINT ENERGY FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CENTERPOINT ENERGY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, CENTERPOINT ENERGY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 580 grants, totaling nearly $24.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CENTERPOINT ENERGY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, CENTERPOINT ENERGY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 1,140 grantees. Recent grantees include United Way of Greater Houston, GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CENTERPOINT ENERGY FOUNDATION INC?
CENTERPOINT ENERGY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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