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Your Guide to Strategic Philanthropy

Tools and guidance for meaningful, lasting giving.

Welcome to Greater Houston Community Foundation

A note from our CEO:

Thank you for choosing Greater Houston Community Foundation as your partner in philanthropy. We are honored to work alongside you in advancing the causes and communities that matter most to you. This guide is designed to serve as a trusted resource as you activate and grow your giving.

For more than 30 years, the Community Foundation has helped donors translate generosity into meaningful, measurable impact across the greater Houston region. Our role goes beyond facilitating grants, we help you think strategically about your giving, identify opportunities where your support can have the greatest effect, and provide the infrastructure to carry it forward. Whether you are responding to immediate needs or building a lasting legacy, we are here to support thoughtful, impactful philanthropy.

We also believe that the most enduring philanthropy is shared. That is why we invest in engaging families and equipping the next generation of philanthropic leaders. Through education, planning, and values-based conversations, we help you involve those closest to you—ensuring your giving reflects what matters most.

As a trusted convener, we bring together donors, nonprofit leaders, and community insights to help you make informed decisions with confidence. You can expect personalized service, deep local knowledge, and a team committed to making your giving experience both seamless and meaningful.

We are honored to work with you and grateful for the trust you place in Greater Houston Community Foundation. Together, we have the opportunity to create lasting change, today and for generations to come.

Steve Maislin
President & CEO

Steve Maislin, Greater Houston Community Foundation

Turn Your Generosity Into Lasting Impact

Your generosity has power, and we’re here to help you make it go further. Whether you’re just beginning your giving journey or deepening a legacy of philanthropy, we partner with you to shape a giving strategy that is thoughtful, effective, and rooted in the community you care about.

Donors like you have trusted us to make giving easier, smarter, and more impactful.

Getting Started

When you establish a fund at Greater Houston Community Foundation, your giving vehicle becomes a flexible, efficient way to support the causes you care about, now and for generations to come. The Community Foundation handles the administrative details, due diligence, investment management, and compliance, allowing you to focus on the impact of your philanthropy.

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Make a Contribution

At the Community Foundation, we make it easy to give in ways that align with your intentions, whether you are contributing cash or noncash assets, such as appreciated stock, real estate, or business interests. With a straightforward process and flexible options, you can fund your charitable giving with confidence, knowing your contribution will support the impact you want to achieve.

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Recommend a Grant

Recommending a grant is one of the most powerful ways to put your philanthropy into action. Your generosity drives meaningful change, and the Community Foundation is here to ensure your grantmaking is seamless, informed, and aligned with your intent.

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Investment Strategies

We offer a range of investment strategies designed to align with your goals, risk tolerance, and timeline, so your philanthropy can grow while staying true to what matters most to you.

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Terms & Conditions

As your trusted partner, the Community Foundation is committed to transparency and stewardship, helping you understand how your fund operates and how your charitable intent is carried out with care, clarity, and respect.

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Policy & IRS Regulations

Our policy ensures your grant recommendations are carefully reviewed to support IRS-qualified charities and protect your charitable intent.

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Strategic Philanthropy & Community Impact

We partner with you to make your giving simple and strategic—helping you create lasting impact today and for generations to come.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Learn how the Community Foundation works, how funds are established, and how we connect donors to opportunities that strengthen Greater Houston and beyond.

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Year-End Giving Guidelines

Our team is here to walk alongside you—listening carefully, understanding your goals, and helping you give with confidence and purpose.

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