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Est.

2020

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on advancing social justice and economic equity. With a total of $2.2 million in grants paid to 158 grantees in 2024, the fund operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the fund may explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE MISSION OF THE HOUSTON FUND FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ECONOMIC EQUITY IS TO ENACT TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE THROUGH THE INVESTMENT OF RESOURCES IN ORGANIZATIONS AND INITIATIVES THAT EMPOWER AND UPLIFT THE BLACK COMMUNITY, COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, AND OTHER COMMUNITIES THAT ARE ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED.
Total Funding Given
$2.2M
2024
Grantees funded
158
Multi-year grantees
21%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
73
Median 1st year grant
$25.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$16K
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DR Gena Jerkins
Board Member
G
Gaurdie Banister Jr
Board Member
V
Vanessa Gilmore
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE HOUSTON FUND FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ECONOMIC EQUITY?
No. THE HOUSTON FUND FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ECONOMIC EQUITY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE HOUSTON FUND FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ECONOMIC EQUITY give?
THE HOUSTON FUND FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ECONOMIC EQUITY primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Tennessee, and North Carolina. 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 THE HOUSTON FUND FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ECONOMIC EQUITY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE HOUSTON FUND FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ECONOMIC EQUITY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $26 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE HOUSTON FUND FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ECONOMIC EQUITY make each year?
In 2024, THE HOUSTON FUND FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ECONOMIC EQUITY awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $2.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE HOUSTON FUND FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ECONOMIC EQUITY fund recently?
In 2024, THE HOUSTON FUND FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ECONOMIC EQUITY awarded grants to about 160 grantees. Recent grantees include Houston Freedmen's Town Conservancy Inc, Bread of Life Inc, and CAREER GEAR HOUSTON. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE HOUSTON FUND FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ECONOMIC EQUITY?
THE HOUSTON FUND FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ECONOMIC EQUITY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.