2023 HIGHLIGHTS

Launch of Community Impact Fund

We’ve conducted over 100 interviews with donors and community leaders to understand their perspectives and to help guide us on which issue area we will announce by the end of 2023. Learn more about the issue areas we are exploring on page 10.

Greater Houston Disaster Alliance

We launched this action-focused initiative in May in partnership with United Way of Greater Houston. The Disaster Alliance will build a broader tent of partners and solidify a hub of activity focused on disaster preparedness and resiliency year round for our region. Learn more about the Disaster Alliance on page 16.

New Advancing Impact Donor Learning Programs

Hosted monthly and featuring various speakers and topics that aim to educate our clients and fundholders on ways to create a positive impact on community issues through networking with institutional experts and other donors at the Foundation. Learn more about the speakers and topics we’ve discussed on page 22.

2023 Scholarship Awards

So far, in 2023, we have awarded over $4.5 million to over 800 students for the 2023-24 academic year. A special thank you to our Scholarship Fundholders for making this impact possible.

Giving Guide of Houston Black-Led Organizations

Our Giving Guide of Houston Black-Led Organizations has been updated! We recognize how much work there is to create awareness around racial disparities and biases in philanthropy and we are taking steps toward listening, learning, and creating meaningful, lasting change. Visit ghcfgivingguide.org to learn more, or submit a nonprofit to be included on this list!