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

Small Elections Offer Big Opportunities to Shape Our Community

While every election is important, local elections can have the most immediate impact in our everyday lives.

Houston Deserves a News Ecosystem As Big and Bold As It Is

Journalism is, at its core, a public service — and Houston could use more of it.

Local Coalition to Launch Nonprofit Newsroom in Houston

With over $20M committed from five seed funders, the goal is delivering daily, high-quality, community-oriented journalism.

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Houston in Action

Houston in Action members are coordinating to increase the region’s capacity to plan for future needs, self-organize, and empower residents to be effective advocates – regardless of their political affiliation or the issues they care about.

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Good Reason Houston

Good Reason Houston is working to ensure that every child, in every neighborhood in Houston can excel in a great school.

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