GHS FOUNDATION

Houston, TX, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
76-0628970
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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Houston, TX, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
76-0628970
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Mar 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

The GHS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting select nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $5.1 million in grants paid to five grantees in 2025, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$5.1M

2025
Grantees funded
5
Multi-year grantees
60%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

7

Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
D
Dawn Wesneski
Board Member
R
Robert E Hutson
Board Member
G
Gerald H Smith
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GHS FOUNDATION?
No. GHS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GHS FOUNDATION give?
GHS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, District Of Columbia, and Louisiana. 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 GHS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GHS FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GHS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, GHS FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $5.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GHS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, GHS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY, GROVETON EX-STUDENTS ASSOCIATION, and ANGEL FLIGHT INC DBA ANGEL FLIGHT SOUTH CENTRAL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GHS FOUNDATION?
GHS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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