OUR GIVING
$2.7 billion given since our founding in 1937
Our giving centers on Civic Engagement, PreK-12 Public Education, and Arts and Parks and is guided by our commitment to Learning and Evaluation.
Our Board-approved strategic framework prioritizes deep commitments to Civic Engagement, Public Education, and Arts and Parks, as well as provides flexibility to address emerging opportunities and challenges when they arise and where the Endowment can have a significant impact, such as homelessness. Our giving in Learning and Evaluation deepens our understanding of these areas and identifies what works.
$120 million+
AWARDED in 2022
300+ grants
approved in 2021 and 2022
800+ grantees
supported in past decade
The Channel | March 2025(external source, opens in a new tab)
Test your knowledge of Houston’s seven cultural districts in the latest issue of The Channel. Plus find out how flexible funding can help nonprofits thrive and reflect on leadership lessons from President and CEO Ann Stern.
In their own words: Open communication, support help teacher apprentices succeed
Apprenticeship programs can provide trainees an opportunity to earn while they learn by embedding aspiring teachers in classrooms, supported by mentors and coaches, with coursework occurring primarily in the evening a few days per week.
How well do you know Houston’s seven cultural districts?
Houston is home to seven cultural districts, the most in the state. See how much you know about the history and culture each area offers.