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This organization closed in 2020. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
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Theater District Improvement Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Texas, with a total of $3.8 million in grants paid in 2019 to eight grantees. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Theater District Improvement Inc can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Theater District Improvement, Inc. promotes, encourages and sustains the development of arts and culture in Houston and Harris County.
Cause Areas
1
Community improvement
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Houston Symphony Society
$4.2M
22%

Houston Grand Opera Association Inc
$3.9M
21%

Houston Ballet Foundation
$3.5M
19%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$533.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$486.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Theater District Improvement Inc?
No. Theater District Improvement Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Theater District Improvement Inc give?
Theater District Improvement Inc 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 Theater District Improvement Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Theater District Improvement Inc fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $534 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Theater District Improvement Inc make each year?
In 2019, Theater District Improvement Inc awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $3.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Theater District Improvement Inc fund recently?
In 2020, Theater District Improvement Inc awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include Houston Symphony Society, Houston Grand Opera Association Inc, and Houston Ballet Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Theater District Improvement Inc?
Theater District Improvement Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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