Headquarters
Our Headquarters
Houston Endowment’s new office space is immersed in the developing neighborhood bordered by Buffalo Bayou, Montrose, and the Houston Heights. The centrally located space allows the Foundation, a perpetual institution, the opportunity to have a permanent home and to contribute to the growth of the neighborhood.
The building provides Houston Endowment with a new way of working with its valued partners. Convening with others across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors is essential to advancing the Foundation’s mission to improve the quality of life for everyone in Greater Houston. The open and inviting space enables the Foundation to facilitate large convenings and is a vital tool in how it serves the community today and into the future.
It reflects Houston Endowment’s on-the-ground ethic as a vital source of support and collaboration within the city and will further connection and conversation around the Foundation’s funding priorities of preK-12 public education, civic engagement, and arts and parks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the building open to the public?
Like most office spaces, the building is not open to the public. It is designed to be a workspace for our team and invited collaborators.
Can nonprofits or other organizations rent space for meetings or events?
The building may not be booked to hold meetings for activities not related to Houston Endowment business. Houston Endowment plans to host convenings and gatherings in collaboration with its community partners that will be on an invite-only basis.
Will Houston Endowment maintain the adjacent park?
The Houston Endowment headquarters sits adjacent to Spotts Park. The park, and all equipment on its property, are managed by the City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department.
Awards
The Houston Endowment building has earned many state and local recognitions including:
- LEED Platinum Operations + Maintenance | 2025
- Energy Star | 2024
- LA Business Council | Beyond LA Award | 2024
- AIA California Design Award | Merit Award | 2023
- Texas Society of Architects Design Award | 2023
- Houston Business Journal Landmark Awards | Headquarter Move | 2023
About the Building
Address: 3683 Willia Street | Houston, Texas 77007
Size: 31,718 square feet
Project Cost: $33,100,000
Structure: Hybrid steel and cross-laminated timber
Opened: September 2022
Sustainable Features: At the outset, the building was poised to be an exemplar of sustainable principles and practices. The design integrates numerous eco-friendly features.
| Cross-laminated timber | Geothermal HVAC |
| Scalloped aluminum rainscreen | Solar panels |
| Smart building monitoring | Native landscaping |
Art Collection
The Foundation’s permanent art collection was acquired in 2022 in conjunction with the opening of its new headquarters. It reflects a bold curatorial vision to celebrate acclaimed local artists, lift up emerging artistic talent, and reflect the diverse stories and perspectives of Greater Houston’s people and communities.
Learn more about the artists and work featured in the collection.
Our Work In Action
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Houston Endowment is first philanthropy headquarters to achieve LEED Platinum O+M status
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Rod Turner Shares Sustainability Best Practices for Facilities Management
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Meet the team that makes sustainability second nature
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New Houston Endowment HQ Brings the City One Step Closer to New Age of Modern Design
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