What We Do.
Greater Houston Community Foundation is Houston’s home for philanthropy. We offer a suite of services designed to help Houston donors maximize their impact.
Over $2.2 billion in community impact and counting!
$2B+
donated over 29 years
$224
in grants (2023)
Our Philanthropic Services
Donor Advised Funds
Greater Houston Community Foundation is Houston’s preferred partner for Donor Advised Funds. Donor advised funds are flexible, tax-advantaged personal giving accounts designed to help your charitable contributions go further in your community.
Consulting
An effective plan is at the core of impactful giving. Our philanthropic consulting services are structured to ensure that your giving strategies are structured for success and aligned to your vision.
Employee Disaster Relief Funds
When disaster strikes our community, Greater Houston Community Foundation stands ready to help individuals, families, and businesses establish and distribute disaster relief funds quickly and efficiently.
Family Philanthropy
Our Center for Family Philanthropy helps families direct and amplify their philanthropic efforts across generations, offering next generation and family programming, consulting, peer-to-peer connections, and more.
Next Gen Engagement
Our Next Gen Institute connects deeply committed Houston influencers with the goal of fostering a culture of altruism and a deeper understanding of philanthropy.
Foundation Services
Don’t let your community impact get bogged down by daily operations. We can help your private foundation or nonprofit handle its complex administrative and accounting needs so that you can focus on making a difference.
Legacy and Planned Giving
Ensure that your story continues long into the future. Greater Houston Community Foundation works with you to guarantee that your philanthropic vision is properly incorporated into your estate plan.
Scholarship Funds
Empower the next generation of leaders by opening a donor-directed scholarship program. You define your goals and we leverage our knowledge and resources to ensure your funds go exactly where you intend.
Strategic Philanthropy
Turn your philanthropic goals into effective strategies that ensure your giving goes further by taking advantage of Greater Houston Community Foundation’s suite of customized services.