Houston
Endowment

Houston Endowment is a private foundation that partners with others in the nonprofit, public and private sectors to improve quality of life for the residents of greater Houston.

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Our Approach

Learn about how we strategically deploy the foundation’s resources to achieve our mission.

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Our Focus Areas

Learn about where we focus our resources and our current funding priorities.

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News

Houston Endowment Acquires Land For New Office Facility

Houston Endowment announced today it has closed on the purchase of a 1.5-acre site for a new office facility.

Perpetual philanthropic institution secures location for permanent home to better support mission

Storytelling in times of trauma

Stories and storytelling are powerful tools. Stories can help a community explain who they are, what they want and why it matters.

Houston Endowment Names New Vice President for Finance

Sheel Patel will be the top financial leader at the Foundation and member of the executive leadership team.

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Harvey Arts Recovery

We believe in the value of art for art’s sake. We believe there is a deep connection between the arts and other social challenges; that elevating Houston’s culture is central to our work to advance equity and enhance vibrancy; that beauty, hope, joy, tolerance, inspiration are essential to a healthy, sustainable and just society.

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Wraparound services

We believe that a strong education is the foundation for a fulfilling life; that students are best served when schools work in partnership with youth, parents, educators and the community to meet their needs -- both academic and non-academic.

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