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Welcome to Impact in Action from Greater Houston Community Foundation. Discover how real, lasting change across the greater Houston region is made possible by the generosity of Community Foundation donors.
“A long time ago, one of our board chairs said to me, ‘You have this business imperative to do this right and be data driven, but you have a moral imperative too,’ because there’s not enough dollars and we have an opportunity, in partnership with our donors, to improve lives.”
Steve Maislin
President & CEO
Greater Houston Community Foundation
SURPASSING
$3 Billion
IN GRANTS
The Community Foundation has surpassed $3 billion in grants distributed reflecting the extraordinary generosity of our donors and our longstanding commitment to strengthening Houston through high‑impact, strategic philanthropy.
By helping to formalize the Houston Economic Mobility Coalition, the Community Foundation is aligning data, research, and cross-sector leadership to build a shared strategy to improve economic mobility across our region.
Discover how the Way family's shared values and strategic philanthropy are helping solve complex community challenges while building a lasting legacy for future generations.
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Anthanette “Toni” Wilson, Next Gen alum and Board Member, shares how her values, passion, and purpose inspires lasting change.
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The Community Foundation made another $500,000 investment through the High-Impact Grantmaking initiative, funded by Community Impact Fund supporters.
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The Community Foundation offers year-round programs for its donors to learn and connect through the Purposeful Giving Series. From hands-on volunteer experiences to conversations with community leaders and fellow donors, each program aims to strengthen Houston through philanthropy.
The Economic Mobility Learning Series is part of the Community Foundation’s commitment to convene leaders, share knowledge, and spark informed conversation around Houston’s most pressing challenges. Through these curated conversations, donors, and community stakeholders gain insights and ideas from leaders across the nation.
Discover how Alan Cohen from Child Poverty Action Lab helped restructure public systems to combat intergenerational poverty in the Dallas region.
Understand how Sherri Chisholm and AJ Calhoun from Leading on Opportunity, an entity of the Foundations for the Carolinas, use strategy, policy, and data to advance economic mobility.
Learn how Brook Gilliam, Lena Porell, and Helen Schaffer, all leaders from Tucson and Pima Counties, align community engagement and workforce development to expand opportunity.
Hear how Amy Ahrens Terpstra of Promise Partnership Utah brings communities together to advance educational success, economic mobility, and better outcomes for young people.
Explore what Opportunity Insight’s recent study of the Hope IV program can teach us about improving economic mobility.
Learn how the Sunshine Kids Scholarship helps childhood cancer patients and survivors pursue higher education while easing financial stress for students and families.
Since 1997, one man’s journey with cystic fibrosis has transformed personal adversity into opportunity, helping students facing the same invisible hurdles move forward.
Bridging expertise and impact through philanthropy and client-centered giving.
Explore how Jennifer Grosvenor, President of the Houston Market at Northern Trust, uses collaboration and continuous learning to help her team deliver greater impact for the clients they serve.
Review these important year-end giving deadlines to help ensure your contribution qualifies for a 2026 tax deduction.
Strategic philanthropy for business owners, families, and professional advisors.
Explore charitable planning opportunities with this advisor-focused checklist and learn when the Community Foundation can add value for your clients
