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Houston Endowment Inc

Houston, Texas  ·  EIN 746013920  ·  Private foundation

Houston Endowment Inc is a Texas-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $80.9M in annual giving against $1.41B in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 2,136 grants for Houston Endowment Inc. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$80.9M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$1.41B
Assets (FY2020)
2,136
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Houston Endowment Inc funds

Houston Endowment Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, disability services, early childhood education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Financial EmpowermentFood & Agriculture

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, immigrants & refugees, indigenous.

black communitieschildrendisabledfamiliesimmigrants & refugeesindigenouslgbtq peoplerural communities

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Coalition for the Homeless of Houstonharris County
General Operating Support
Houston, TX$10.0M2023
Good Reason Houston Inc
General Operating Support
Houston, TX$10.0M2023
Equitable Facilities Fund
Project Support for the Texas Facilities Fund (an EFF initiative that will provide low-cost financing and other forms of support to high-per
New York, NY$7.0M2022

How to apply for funding from Houston Endowment Inc

From Houston Endowment Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“See supplemental information on page 14”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at houstonendowment.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Houston Endowment Inc

Does Houston Endowment Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — Houston Endowment Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Houston Endowment Inc fund?
Houston Endowment Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Coalition for the Homeless of Houstonharris County, Good Reason Houston Inc, Equitable Facilities Fund. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Houston Endowment Inc give in grants?
Houston Endowment Inc reported $80.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $441.2M over 2,136 grants.
Where is Houston Endowment Inc located?
Houston Endowment Inc is based in Houston, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 746013920.
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About this profile. This page is built from Houston Endowment Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Houston Endowment Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.