houston endowment A Philanthropy Endowed by Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones
2014
ANNUAL REPORT
houston endowment A Philanthropy Endowed by Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones
Improving life for the people of greater Houston for 77 years
2014
ANNUAL REPORT
Children at the FlowWorks exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Houston. Houston Endowment donated $200,000 to the museum in 2014 to support programming to foster innovative, child-centered learning. Courtesy of Children’s Museum of Houston pg. 4
CONTENTS HOUSTON ENDOWMENT
5
GRANTS
7
9
ARTS & CULTURE
25
EDUCATION
41
ENVIRONMENT
53
HEALTH
65
HUMAN SERVICES
THE FOUNDERS
85
THE FOUNDATION
91
92
VISION STATEMENT
93
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
94
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
100
STAFF
104
FINANCIAL REPORT
107
GRANT APPLICATION
INDEX
109
pg. 5
Houstonians enjoying Buffalo Bayou Park. Houston Endowment invested $3 million toward the master plan to revitalize the park and improve connectivity between Shepherd and Sabine. Courtesy of Buffalo Bayou Partnership / Jonnu Singleton, SWA Group pg. 6
houston endowment Houston Endowment is a private philanthropic institution that works with leaders across the community to create change for the people of greater Houston. With assets of over $1.7 billion, the Foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations totaling approximately $75 million each year in five areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Health and Human Services. Established by Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones in 1937, Houston Endowment has a rich legacy of addressing some of Houston’s most compelling needs. Today the Foundation continues efforts to create a vibrant community where all have the opportunity to thrive.
pg. 7
A western lowland gorilla enjoying a grassy perch at the Houston Zoo. Houston Endowment donated $5 million to the zoo to construct the two-acre gorilla habitat in the African Forest exhibit. Stephanie Adams, Houston Zoo pg. 8
GRANTS During 2014, Houston Endowment invested $63,935,720 in nonprofit organizations and educational institutions that produce enduring benefits for the people of greater Houston.
arts & Culture
20%
$ 12,015,000
education
25%
16,490,720
ENVIRONMENT
16%
10,350,000
health
9%
5,635,000
human services
30%
19,445,000
TOTAL
$ 63,935,720
pg. 9
Teenagers visiting an interactive exhibition by JesĂşs Rafael Soto in Cullinan Hall at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Houston Endowment donated $200,000 to the museum in 2014 to support exhibitions, educational and public programs, art instruction and community outreach. Courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston pg. 10
arts & culture e n g a g i n g b r o a d e r a u d i e n c e s i n a r t s a n d c u lt u r e
visual, performing and literary arts
$
6,175,000
culture
4,235,000
building the capacity of the sector
1,605,000
TOTAL
$ 12,015,000
pg. 11
The 2013–14 world premiere of “Djembe and the Forest of Christmas Forgotten” at Ensemble Theatre. David Bray
arts & culture Ensemble Theatre
Houston Endowment donated $225,000 to Ensemble Theatre to produce theatrical works that portray the African American experience and to offer theater, dance and music classes to young performers. As we continue to move into the 21st century, we do so with a greater sense of social consciousness. Our commitment is to use art as a vehicle through which our audiences are enriched and moved to consider their own aspirations and to imagine greater possibilities. We strive to cultivate new voices for the theatre as the world around us evolves. The Ensemble believes in developing and producing new and classic works for local audiences that serve as a catalyst for discussion or a call to action. What sets this theatre company apart is our belief in the caliber of work we strive to produce, the selection of material we bring to our stage, and building meaningful relationships with the audience and surrounding communities. Eileen J. Morris Artistic Director, Ensemble Theatre
pg. 12
Arts and culture in Houston are important parts of our community’s fabric. Wherever you turn, there are interesting and important stories that don’t always get in the headlines. Our new Arts and Culture desk will cover Houston’s vibrant arts and culture scene the way we cover any other important newsbeat, providing our listeners and the community with thought-provoking news about what’s happening locally.
arts & culture Houston Public Media Foundation
Jack Williams News Director, Houston Public Media
Houston Endowment donated $700,000 to Houston Public Media Foundation to support a full-time arts and culture reporter for greater Houston.
Houston Public Media arts and culture reporter Amy Bishop (with headphones on) interviewing ballerina Misty Copeland (seated, front). Lauren Anderson, former principal dancer for Houston Ballet, sits to Copeland’s left. Courtesy of Houston Public Media
pg. 13
arts & culture Stages Inc.
In 2014 ... Stages Repertory Theatre purchased our home of 30 years from the City of Houston. As new owners of our performance venue, the Board and staff have had the opportunity to think beyond what we originally thought possible in creating high quality theatre experiences for Houston audiences. It’s pushed our organization to begin a comprehensive strategic planning process to really identify what our role is in presenting and supporting theatre in Houston. Owning our home has been a longtime dream of Stages Repertory Theatre. Having this dream come true this past year has provided new confidence and direction for the organization. Mark Folkes Managing Director, Stages Repertory Theatre
Shawn Hamilton and Ross Bautsch in “The Whipping Man” at Stages Repertory Theatre. Bruce Bennett
pg. 14
Houston Endowment donated $500,000 to Stages Inc. to acquire and renovate its historic theatre complex.
The ART of
Boosting arts & culture Texas Cultural Graduation Rates Trust Council
Houston Endowment donated $200,000 to Texas Cultural Trust Council to highlight the importance of the arts in educating children and sustaining the Texas economy. Materials promoting arts education in Texas The Texas Cultural Trust’s “Invest in the Arts. The Arts Perform.” campaign, produced by Texas Cultural Trust Council. At-risk high school students who funded by Houston Endowment, proved to be highly successful during the Courtesy of Texas Cultural Trust Council complete 84th Legislative Session. This campaign provided detailed data on the state- more than one art class are wide impact of the arts on our Texas economy and Texas students. As part to drop out. of the campaign, the Trust published the State of the Arts Report, which was personally delivered to each member of the Texas Legislature at the start of the legislative session in January 2015. This report provided the hard facts and economic research needed for key legislators to deliver compelling Texas Cultural Trust arguments for state funding for the arts. The “Invest in the Arts. The Arts INVEST IN THE ARTS. THE ARTS PERFORM. Perform.” advocacy campaign successfully brought awareness to the importance of the arts for the state economy and public education.Learn more at txculturaltrust.org/investinthearts
HALF AS LIKELY
Jennifer Ransom Rice Executive Director, Texas Cultural Trust Council
pg. 15
A Franklin Evans installation titled “houstontohouston� at DiverseWorks. Houston Endowment donated $150,000 to DiverseWorks to support visual and performing art. Courtesy of DiverseWorks pg. 16
grantee & purpose
year approved
total grant
2014 allocation
Alley Theatre HOUSTON, TX
2014 $
200,000 $
2014
150,000
75,000
2014
75,000
37,500
2014
120,000
60,000
2013
80,000
40,000
2013
30,000
15,000
2013
120,000
60,000
2013
50,000
25,000
2013
30,000
15,000
Toward presenting regional, national and international contemporary art with education and outreach programming
2011
300,000
100,000
Toward presenting regional, national and international contemporary art with education and outreach programming
2014
200,000
0
2013
225,000
75,000
2014
20,000
10,000
Toward theatrical productions and educational and community outreach
100,000
American Festival for the Arts HOUSTON, TX
Toward musical training and performance opportunities for youth and programs to remedy the declining availability of music education in schools
Ars Lyrica Houston HOUSTON, TX
Toward performing vocal and instrumental Baroque music on historically appropriate instruments and providing educational outreach programs
arts & culture
Visual, Performing and Literary Arts
Art League of Houston HOUSTON, TX
Toward visual arts exhibitions and classes in the visual arts for adults and young people
Aurora Picture Show HOUSTON, TX
Toward a media arts center that presents artist-made, non-commercial film and video
Bach Society Houston HOUSTON, TX
Toward presenting historically accurate performances of Johann Sebastian Bach’s music and the music of other composers who follow his tradition
Catastrophic Theatre Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward presenting contemporary plays and creating original works for theater
Chamber Music Houston Inc HOUSTON, TX
Toward bringing world-renowned touring chamber music ensembles to Houston, presenting master classes and demonstrations, and providing free or discounted tickets to students and seniors
Classical Theatre Company HOUSTON, TX
Toward presenting classical works of theater that are at least 100 years old
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston HOUSTON, TX
Da Camera Society of Texas HOUSTON, TX
Toward performances of thematically presented chamber, jazz and contemporary music by leading local, national and international artists, and toward educational outreach programs
Dance Houston HOUSTON, TX
Toward increasing the appreciation of popular dance forms through festivals, workshops, summer camps and the promotion of dancers and dance groups
pg. 17
year approved
total grant
2014 allocation
Toward promoting cultural understanding through traditional and contemporary Chinese dance and providing young dancers with professional training and performance opportunities
2012
30,000
15,000
Toward promoting cultural understanding through traditional and contemporary Chinese dance and providing young dancers with professional training and performance opportunities
2014
40,000
0
2014
150,000
75,000
2014
225,000
75,000
Toward Dance Month 2013 and 2014, a series of programs to promote the appreciation of all dance forms through master classes, workshops, commissions of new work and performances
2012
30,000
15,000
Toward Dance Month 2015 and 2016, a series of programs to promote the appreciation of all dance forms through master classes, workshops, commissions of new work and performances
2014
40,000
0
2012
60,000
30,000
2014
215,000
150,000
2014
50,000
25,000
2014
35,000
0
2014
40,000
20,000
2014
30,000
15,000
2014
25,000
25,000
grantee & purpose Dance of Asian America
arts & culture
HOUSTON, TX
Diverse Works Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward presenting visual and performing art that addresses difficult social issues, represents marginalized communities and challenges traditional aesthetic standards
Ensemble Theater HOUSTON, TX
Toward producing theatrical works that portray the African American experience and offering theater, dance and music classes to young performers
Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston Texas HOUSTON, TX
Express Theatre HOUSTON, TX
Toward creating and presenting culturally diverse performing arts programs for children and families
FotoFest Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward citywide exhibitions and educational programs at FotoFest 2014, a biennial international photography exhibition, and toward general operating support during the inter-biennial year of 2015
Foundation for Modern Music Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward organizational infrastructure to support the presentation of contemporary classical music with a focus on Latin American influences
FrenetiCore HOUSTON, TX
Toward presenting original dance, theater, film and other forms of performance art, including the annual Houston Fringe Festival, and providing outreach to children
Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston HOUSTON, TX
Toward presenting the comic operettas of Gilbert & Sullivan and launching education initiatives
Gulf Coast - A Journal of Literature and Fine Arts HOUSTON, TX
Toward publishing a biannual literary journal with a large visual arts critical component and cultivating publishing skills in University of Houston graduate students
Hermann Park Conservancy HOUSTON, TX
Toward installing temporary, large-scale art exhibitions in 2014 as part of the park’s centennial pg. 18
year approved
total grant
2014 allocation
2014
100,000
50,000
2014
200,000
100,000
2012
225,000
75,000
2014
65,000
0
2014
80,000
40,000
2014
10,000
10,000
2014
200,000
100,000
2014
70,000
35,000
2014
70,000
0
2013
30,000
10,000
2014
200,000
100,000
Toward educating and nurturing young musicians, providing orchestral performance opportunities and creating access to private music instruction in schools
2011
105,000
35,000
Toward educating and nurturing young musicians, providing orchestral performance opportunities and creating access to private music instruction in schools
2014
70,000
0
2013
110,000
50,000
grantee & purpose HITS Theatre Toward performance opportunities and musical theater production training for children ages six to 18
Houston Ballet Foundation HOUSTON, TX
Toward ballet performances and pre-professional training for children and young adults
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft HOUSTON, TX
Toward presenting art objects made primarily of fiber, metal, glass, clay and wood, and toward residencies, workshops, demonstrations and after-school and summer programs for students
arts & culture
HOUSTON, TX
Houston Center for Photography HOUSTON, TX
Toward photography exhibitions, lectures and interpretive programs, amateur and professional competitions, publications and educational outreach
Houston Chamber Choir HOUSTON, TX
Toward performances of choral music by a professional vocal music ensemble and education programs and festivals in local schools
Houston Early Music HOUSTON, TX
Toward performances of music of the medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods by artists and ensembles from around the world
Houston Grand Opera Association Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward opera performances and community engagement programming
Houston International Dance Coalition HOUSTON, TX
Toward the Dance Salad Festival featuring the performance of signature works by the world’s top contemporary dancers and choreographers, master classes and workshops
Houston Metropolitan Dance Center Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward performing contemporary and jazz dance works and offering dance instruction in all styles to children and adults
Houston Repertoire Ballet HOUSTON, TX
Toward performances for the community and educational programs for young dancers in northwest Harris County
Houston Symphony Society HOUSTON, TX
Toward concerts of orchestral works, music education and free community performances
Houston Youth Symphony & Ballet HOUSTON, TX
Inprint Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward creative writing programs and presentations that promote the literary arts, and toward enhancing the organization’s Web site
pg. 19
year approved
total grant
2014 allocation
2013
35,000
15,000
2014
40,000
20,000
2012
130,000
65,000
2014
150,000
75,000
2012
300,000
100,000
Toward performances of Baroque and classical music using period instruments and toward educational and community outreach programs
2013
150,000
75,000
Toward raising awareness and appreciation of Baroque and early music through the 2014 Houston Early Music Festival
2013
10,000
10,000
2014
200,000
0
Toward increasing and improving exhibit space to accommodate the museum’s growing collection and to attract a larger and more diverse audience
2013
5,000,000
2,500,000
Toward operating support for museum exhibitions, educational and public programs, art instruction and community outreach
2014
200,000
100,000
2014
10,000
10,000
2014
75,000
37,500
2013
60,000
30,000
2014
45,000
30,000
grantee & purpose Karen Stokes Dance
arts & culture
HOUSTON, TX
Toward modern dance performances, new choreography and educational programs
Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center KATY, TX
Toward training in visual and performing arts, primarily for youth but with offerings for adults, through classes, performances, exhibitions and community events
Lawndale Art and Performance Center HOUSTON, TX
Toward contemporary visual art exhibitions by regional artists, residency programs and educational events
Main Street Theater at Autry House HOUSTON, TX
Toward performances of classical, contemporary and new theatrical works, and programming and classes for young people
Menil Foundation Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward preserving and exhibiting the art collection of John and Dominique de Menil and presenting programs, publications and exhibitions of artists other than those in the collection
The Mercury Baroque Ensemble HOUSTON, TX
Miller Theatre Advisory Board Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward free performances of culturally diverse music, dance, film and theater at Miller Outdoor Theatre
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston HOUSTON, TX
Music in Context HOUSTON, TX
Toward presenting chamber music performances from a wide range of styles and eras on historically appropriate instruments using original scores
Musiqa HOUSTON, TX
Toward performing contemporary classical music in collaborative concerts that highlight other art forms and providing music education for schoolchildren
Nameless Sound HOUSTON, TX
Toward presenting contemporary music and providing music education programs to children in public schools, community centers and homeless shelters
NobleMotion Dance HOUSTON, TX
Toward an executive director for a company that uses choreography and lighting to create visually exciting dance concerts pg. 20
year approved
total grant
2014 allocation
2013
130,000
65,000
Toward preserving and promoting The Orange Show monument and the Beer Can House, presenting the Houston Art Car Parade and providing educational programming
2013
75,000
37,500
Toward preserving and promoting The Orange Show monument and the Beer Can House, presenting the Houston Art Car Parade and providing educational programming
2014
150,000
0
2013
80,000
40,000
2013
35,000
15,000
2012
15,000
5,000
Toward presenting acclaimed individuals and companies in a multidisciplinary range of performing arts and providing extensive arts education
2011
300,000
100,000
Toward presenting acclaimed individuals and companies in a multidisciplinary range of performing arts and providing extensive arts education
2014
200,000
0
Toward producing and presenting new and established theatrical works and offering internships and master classes for students
2012
225,000
75,000
Toward the acquisition, renovation, major enhancements and maintenance of its historic theatre complex
2014
500,000
500,000
2014
30,000
15,000
2012
22,500
7,500
2013
50,000
25,000
Toward musical theater productions and educational and community outreach programs
2012
300,000
100,000
Toward a three-story addition at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts to allow for more classes, higher enrollments and onsite rehearsals for all shows, plus office space and improved infrastructure
2014
1,000,000
0
grantee & purpose Opera in the Heights Toward presenting affordable, fully staged and costumed operas, and toward outreach programs
Orange Show Foundation HOUSTON, TX
River Oaks Chamber Orchestra
arts & culture
HOUSTON, TX
HOUSTON, TX
Toward a 40-piece professional chamber orchestra that presents classical and original compositions
Several Dancers Core HOUSTON, TX
Toward performances, educational programs and outreach activities that bring dance to isolated populations, deepen the dance experience for local audiences and support regional artists in their creative process
Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet singing in america inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward preserving and presenting a capella, close-harmony singing through educational outreach and performances by the Houston Tidelanders
Society for the Performing Arts HOUSTON, TX
Stages Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Texas Folklife Resources AUSTIN, TX
Toward a contest and apprentice program for young accordion players and an annual concert of polka, zydeco and conjunto accordion music with related symposia
Texas Medical Center Orchestra HOUSTON, TX
Toward classical music performances by volunteer musicians who are primarily health care professionals
Texas Repertory Theatre Company Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward a professional theater company in northwest Houston
Theatre Under The Stars Inc. HOUSTON, TX
pg. 21
grantee & purpose
year approved
total grant
2014 allocation
2012
1,510,000
415,000
2013
50,000
25,000
2014
40,000
20,000
University of Houston
arts & culture
HOUSTON, TX
Toward maximizing the impact of, and increasing accessibility to, UH Arts by unifying and coordinating the university’s art schools, programs and presentations
Virtuosi of Houston HOUSTON, TX
Toward a chamber orchestra that provides training and performance opportunities for musicians between the ages of 12 and 18
Voices Breaking Boundaries HOUSTON, TX
Toward a multidisciplinary arts organization that deepens the awareness of social and political issues through events featuring art and dialogue in low-income neighborhoods
$
6,175,000
2014 $
200,000 $
200,000
2014
200,000
100,000
2013
200,000
100,000
Toward preserving for public view and student tours ten historic homes and buildings (1832–1905) in downtown Houston’s Sam Houston Park
2014
150,000
75,000
Toward restoration of the 1847 Kellum-Noble House located in Sam Houston Park
2014
100,000
100,000
Toward teaching the dangers of prejudice, hatred and apathy through exhibitions and outreach programs about the Holocaust and other genocides
2013
150,000
75,000
Toward preserving and digitizing oral testimonies of survivors, liberators and witnesses of the Holocaust
2014
50,000
0
2012
300,000
100,000
Toward constructing a two-acre gorilla habitat in the African Forest exhibit
2012
5,000,000
2,500,000
Toward fostering appreciation of the natural world through education, animal exhibits and care, and conservation programs featuring wildlife and habitat protection
2013
100,000
100,000
Toward fostering appreciation of the natural world through education, animal exhibits and care, and conservation programs featuring wildlife and habitat protection
2014
200,000
0
TOTAL—VISUAL, PERFORMING & LITERARY ARTS
Culture Asia Society Texas Center HOUSTON, TX
Toward a sustainability plan for increasing revenue to support the Center’s programs promoting mutual understanding between Asia and the United States
Children’s Museum Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward operating support for museum programming to foster innovative, child-centered learning
Galveston Historical Foundation Inc. GALVESTON, TX
Toward preserving and promoting the architectural, cultural and maritime history of Galveston Island through stewardship, preservation, interpretation, advocacy and community events
Heritage Society HOUSTON, TX
Holocaust Museum Houston HOUSTON, TX
Houston Museum of Natural Science HOUSTON, TX
Toward presenting and interpreting natural science through a permanent collection, temporary traveling exhibitions and educational programs
Houston Zoo Inc. HOUSTON, TX
pg. 22
year approved
total grant
2014 allocation
Toward encouraging interest in health, medical science and the human body through exhibitions, films and education programming
2013
100,000
100,000
Toward encouraging interest in health, medical science and the human body through exhibitions, films and education programming
2014
200,000
0
2012
130,000
65,000
2014
195,000
65,000
2014
80,000
80,000
2013
100,000
50,000
2013
150,000
75,000
2014
100,000
100,000
Toward encouraging the appreciation, understanding and teaching of Texas history by expanding the Center for Digital History
2013
100,000
100,000
Toward expanding and supporting the digitization of its extensive publication holdings to increase online access to Texas history
2014
250,000
250,000
grantee & purpose John P. McGovern Museum of Health & Medical Science
Museum of Printing History HOUSTON, TX
Toward preserving, exhibiting and demonstrating artifacts that show the importance of printing to the development of the civilized world and to the advancement of freedom and liberty
arts & culture
HOUSTON, TX
Preservation Houston HOUSTON, TX
Toward the preservation of Houston’s cultural, architectural and neighborhood heritage through education and assistance
Project Row Houses HOUSTON, TX
Toward art exhibition and residency programs, community engagement and neighborhood revitalization rooted in a celebration of art and African American history and culture
Rothko Chapel HOUSTON, TX
Toward engaging the public in programs that explore the intersection of art, culture, spirituality and human rights
San Jacinto Museum of History Association LA PORTE, TX
Toward collecting and preserving materials and presenting educational programs and exhibitions about the early history and culture of Texas
Texas African American History Memorial Foundation AUSTIN, TX
Toward the installation of an African American Texans monument on the grounds of the State Capitol
Texas State Historical Association AUSTIN, TX
$ 4,235,000
TOTAL—CULTURE
Building the Capacity of the Sector Art Council Inc. BROOKLYN, NY
Toward grants to visual artists in Houston
2012 $
95,000 $
30,000
Cultural Data Project PHILADELPHIA, PA
Toward a management system that allows arts and culture organizations in Texas to collect and present financial, program and operational data in a standardized online form
2013
150,000
50,000
2014
70,000
35,000
Dance Source Houston HOUSTON, TX
Toward promotion and support services for smaller dance companies, individual dancers and choreographers, and toward management of The Barn, a rehearsal and performance space
pg. 23
grantee & purpose
year approved
total grant
2014 allocation
2013
110,000
55,000
2012
150,000
150,000
2013
450,000
225,000
2014
700,000
300,000
2011
1,410,000
515,000
2013
120,000
60,000
2014
25,000
0
2014
200,000
100,000
2014
170,000
85,000
Glasstire
arts & culture
HOUSTON, TX
Toward a Web site (www.glasstire.com) that provides news, exhibition information and commentary about the visual arts in Texas
Grantmakers in the Arts SEATTLE, WA
Toward the 2014 Grantmakers in the Arts conference in Houston
Houston Arts Alliance HOUSTON, TX
Toward strengthening local arts and culture organizations through funding, education and consulting services, and toward researching, documenting, preserving and presenting information about the city’s cultural and ethnic diversity through the City Folklife and Traditional Arts Program
Houston Public Media Foundation HOUSTON, TX
Toward stimulating interest in Houston arts by providing in-depth reporting on arts and cultural issues at multiple broadcast times and in multiple formats, including podcasts
Mid-America Arts Alliance KANSAS CITY, MO
Toward improving the finances, governance, planning and impact of greater Houston’s small and midsize arts and cultural institutions through a three-year intensive professional training and peer support program
Spacetaker HOUSTON, TX
Toward programs to strengthen the capacity and professional practice of artists and arts organizations and to enhance the public’s engagement with the arts
Texas Accountants & Lawyers for the Arts AUSTIN, TX
Toward providing volunteer pro bono legal and accounting services to artists and nonprofits in all creative disciplines
Texas Cultural Trust Council AUSTIN, TX
Toward the use of economic data, opinion polls, stakeholder input and field research to highlight the importance of the arts in educating children and sustaining the Texas economy
Young Audiences Inc. of Houston HOUSTON, TX
Toward providing interactive music, dance, visual arts and theater programs to schools and other child-focused venues, and toward training in using the arts to teach subjects such as history and science
pg. 24
TOTAL—BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF THE SECTOR
$
1,605,000
TOTAL ARTS & CULTURE
$
12,015,000
A Fort Bend ISD middle school student using an eBook to learn about the digestive system. Houston Endowment donated $390,000 to E3 Alliance to work collaboratively with Fort Bend ISD middle schools to transform teaching and learning. Courtesy of E3 Alliance pg. 26
Education improv ing opportunities for mor e students t o at t e n d a n d c o m p l e t e c o l l e g e
leadership
$
1,240,000
student success
10,405,000
jesse h. and mary gibbs jones scholars program
4,763,220
other
82,500
TOTAL
$ 16,490,720
pg. 27
School leaders taking part in a FuelEd workshop designed to build and enhance social and emotional competencies in educators. Trisha Cornwell
education FuelEd Schools Inc.
Houston Endowment donated $200,000 to FuelEd Schools Inc. to provide innovative professional development in relationship skills to public school teachers and staff. FuelEd was founded to improve student and school outcomes by equipping educators with the social and emotional competencies essential for building secure relationships in schools. We believe that if educators are equipped with essential social and emotional competencies—interpersonal skills, self-awareness and emotional well-being—then they will remain in their professions longer and develop more secure relationships with students, parents and colleagues. In turn, these relationships will drive students’ academic, social and emotional learning. Scaling from a simple concept into a full-fledged organization with large impact across the Houston landscape with the help of Houston Endowment has been tremendously exciting. In three years alone, FuelEd has served over 800 educators across Houston Independent School District, Spring Branch Independent School District, YES Prep, KIPP, Harmony, Teach for America, Citizen Schools, Green Dot and more. Megan Marcus CEO and Founder, FuelEd Schools Inc.
pg. 28
education Relay Graduate School of Education
Houston Endowment donated $1 million to Relay Graduate School of Education to develop programs leading to master’s degrees in education and alternative certification to increase the number of quality public school teachers in greater Houston. Through our work with school district and charter partners in Houston, we’ve learned that there is a real need to develop an additional pathway for talented, diverse individuals to begin lifelong careers as teachers in local public schools. In response, we’ve developed the Relay Teaching Residency—a two-year program that provides a structured and gradual on-ramp into the profession—in which aspiring teachers, or residents, complete a master’s degree, earn teaching certification and obtain a full-time teaching position at a partner school. During the 2015-16 school year, almost 50 first-year residents, working alongside a master teacher, and 15 second-year residents, in their own classrooms, will impact over 3,000 Houston students in kindergarten through 12th grade. These teachers, in turn, will create a “relay” of excellent teaching, with Relay Master of Arts in Teaching graduates already serving as advisors, mentoring and coaching new residents, and expanding the impact exponentially. So far, we’ve been particularly excited about the diversity of our Houston residents, several of whom were themselves students in the ... public schools where they are now employed. Davida Gatlin Director of Operations, Relay Graduate School of Education
Area teachers taking part in classes at Relay Graduate School of Education, which began offering graduate programs in education in Houston in 2014. courtesy of Relay Graduate School of Education
pg. 29
education University of Houston Downtown
The new Welcome Center and Student Services [Building] will demonstrate to prospective students, parents and families that the University of Houston Downtown is committed to student access and success, and offers services and facilities that support successful completion of a college degree. The facility is an important part of the University’s plan to expand the campus and broaden the services, degrees and opportunities offered to students. Ed Hugetz Provost, VP Academic Affairs, University of Houston Downtown
Architectural rendering of the new student support center at the University of Houston Downtown. courtesy of WHR Architects
pg. 30
Houston Endowment donated $1 million to the University of Houston Downtown to support coordinating, centralizing and expanding student support services through construction of a new building housing a welcome center and student services suite, scheduled for completion in late 2015.
education Writers in the Schools (WITS)
Houston Endowment donated $450,000 to Writers in the Schools to support a peer coaching model that imbeds writers in secondary schools to help teachers improve skills in teaching writing and literacy. The inspiration for the work of the WITS Collaborative has come from the participating teachers. Many began their work with the WITS Collaborative writing coaches feeling nervous and unsure about themselves as writers. As the year progressed, teachers began to feel more comfortable with the writing process and sharing their writing with other teachers before actually teaching the same writing lesson to their students. The pivotal moment came when a teacher told her WITS Collaborative writing coach, “When I first learned that we would be doing writers workshops, there was a feeling of anxiety. There were days I felt like I was treading water, barely keeping afloat. Then we began WITS Collaborative and what a difference ... It all came together when one of my students said, ‘I didn’t think I could be a writer, but now I do.’” Tina Angelo Education Director, Writers in the Schools
A teacher and student participating in a Writers in the Schools workshop. Alyssa Stephens
pg. 31
The foyer of the Ernest S. Sterling Student Life Center at Texas Southern University, a central hub where students can work and socialize. Houston Endowment donated $990,000 to Texas Southern University to support services that encourage student engagement and retention. pg. 32
Earlie Hudnall, Texas southern university
grantee & purpose
year approved
total grant
2014 allocation
Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges WASHINGTON, DC
Toward improving college and university governance in Texas through educational programs for regents, trustees, presidents, chancellors and senior administrators
2011 $
30,000 $
10,000
Center for Reform of School Systems Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward intensive induction programs for new school board members, and toward follow-up programs for previously trained, sitting board members
2013
375,000
125,000
2014
75,000
75,000
2013
300,000
100,000
2014
215,000
115,000
2014
420,000
0
2014
1,000,000
500,000
2012
600,000
200,000
Toward sustaining and improving advances in standards-based reform and advocating for high standards and accountability within Texas’s public education system
2012
75,000
25,000
Toward a policy analyst to ensure that new education laws are properly implemented and regulatory authority is properly applied
2013
180,000
90,000
education
Leadership
Citizen Schools Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward modeling of a funding strategy for an extended school day program to improve academic achievement for low-income sixth graders
Education Pioneers Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward recruiting, training and placing talented leaders into public education management positions
Lone Star College System THE WOODLANDS, TX
Toward the “Texas Reverse Transfer Initiative” to streamline the process of awarding associate degrees to former community college students who transfer to a public four-year university and subsequently accumulate enough eligible credit hours to earn a two-year degree
National Staff Development Council DALLAS, TX
Toward a collaborative professional development program for educators in nine Galveston County school districts to advance student learning
Relay Graduate School of Education NEW YORK, NY
Toward programs leading to a master’s degree in education and alternative certification for novice teachers to increase the number of quality public school teachers in greater Houston
Teach for America Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward recruiting, training and placing outstanding teachers in Houston schools, and toward programs that encourage area alumni to assume leadership positions in public schools
Texas Institute for Education Reform AUSTIN, TX
TOTAL—LEADERSHIP
$ 1,240,000
pg. 33
grantee & purpose
year approved
total grant
2014 allocation
education
Student Success Achieving the Dream Inc. SILVER SPRING, MD
Toward programs to help eight community colleges in the Gulf Coast region improve student persistence and success
2013 $
400,000 $
250,000
2014
245,000
245,000
2012
300,000
100,000
Toward helping children succeed in school and in life by building parents’ knowledge and skills, improving the quality of early childhood education and informing the community about the importance and impact of high quality early childhood education
2013
800,000
500,000
Toward “College Bound from Birth,” a multi-year project in the Sunnyside and South Park communities to increase high school graduation rates and college attendance through programs that ensure children are ready for school by kindergarten and achieve reading and math literacy by third grade; support parents, caregivers and teachers; and provide children with access to health care
2014
1,015,000
515,000
2012
1,260,000
630,000
2014
550,000
300,000
2012
750,000
250,000
2014
390,000
315,000
2014
100,000
50,000
2014
200,000
100,000
AVID Center SAN DIEGO, CA
Toward preparing campus leadership teams to build sustainable cultures and systems to continue improving the college readiness of low-income students
Center for Effective Philanthropy Inc. CAMBRIDGE, MA
Toward YouthTruth, a survey that collects and analyzes data from students to help improve the effectiveness of those who fund and lead schools, and toward administering the survey in greater Houston secondary schools
Collaborative for Children HOUSTON, TX
College for All Texans Foundation: Closing the Gaps AUSTIN, TX
Toward the Texas Higher Education Policy Institute of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to conduct research on, and disseminate information about, practices that lead to higher levels of student success in Texas’s community colleges and universities
College Forward AUSTIN, TX
Toward Success Partnerships, a support program to help low-income students succeed during the critical early years of college
Communities Foundation of Texas Inc. DALLAS, TX
Toward supporting Educate Texas’s efforts to promote college readiness and postsecondary education access and success through policy, advocacy and communication strategies
E3 Alliance AUSTIN, TX
Toward replicating a promising middle school improvement program within two Fort Bend ISD schools and supporting the use of a student growth model within the district
Families Empowered HOUSTON, TX
Toward providing information about school choice options to low-income families through multiple outreach strategies
FuelEd Schools Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward improving student achievement by providing innovative professional development in relationship skills for public school teachers and staff in greater Houston
pg. 34
grantee & purpose
year approved
total grant
2014 allocation
2013
400,000
200,000
2013
250,000
250,000
2014
55,000
0
2014
750,000
420,000
2013
2,100,000
685,000
2014
350,000
350,000
2014
150,000
100,000
2013
900,000
300,000
2013
75,000
75,000
2013
750,000
250,000
2014
990,000
190,000
2013
325,000
100,000
2013
1,000,000
500,000
Houston A+ Challenge Toward including more schools in a pilot project to increase the academic achievement and high school readiness of middle school students
Houston Baptist University HOUSTON, TX
Toward increasing student success by expanding and improving Academic Success Center programs
education
HOUSTON, TX
Houston Hispanic Forum HOUSTON, TX
Toward Career and Education Day, where students and parents connect with colleges and universities, workforce programs and companies, and toward a participant registration system
MDRC NEW YORK, NY
Toward local implementation of Aid Like a Paycheck, a program to dispense existing Pell awards to students twice a month to incentivize persistence and financial planning
National College Access Network Inc. WASHINGTON, DC
Toward technical and capacity-building services for community-based organizations that improve the quality of college access programs in greater Houston for low-income, first-generation college students and their families
OneGoal HOUSTON, TX
Toward training the most effective teachers in low-income high schools to support the achievement of students from junior year through the first year of college
Posse Foundation HOUSTON, TX
Toward a comprehensive program that recruits, trains and supports public high school students from diverse backgrounds in attaining college access/success
Project GRAD Houston HOUSTON, TX
Toward increasing student success in public schools by offering college access services in collaboration with other organizations and by connecting directly with students and families
Texas Charter Schools Association AUSTIN, TX
Toward improving charter schools through support services and advocacy
Texas Community College Education Initiative AUSTIN, TX
Toward establishing the Texas Success Center to help coordinate, sustain and expand student success initiatives and develop state policies to advance the student success agendas of community colleges
Texas Southern University HOUSTON, TX
Toward the Urban Academic Village to provide services encouraging student engagement and retention
United Way of Baytown Area BAYTOWN, TX
Toward a collaborative community effort to increase the number of kindergarten-ready children in Baytown, Highlands and west Chambers County
University of Houston Clear Lake HOUSTON, TX
Toward expanding to a four-year university by adding freshman and sophomore classes and associated infrastructure, services, faculty and curriculum
pg. 35
year approved
total grant
2014 allocation
2013
1,000,000
500,000
Toward the New Mathways Project, a program to improve student success in developmental and gateway mathematics courses and persistence in college
2013
900,000
300,000
Toward the Board of Trustees Institute, providing professional development for community college boards in greater Houston by addressing the role of good governance in establishing policy that creates conditions supporting student success
2014
550,000
180,000
Toward a randomized experiment testing the effectiveness of an exercise in mindset intervention on reducing achievement gaps in high school students
2014
648,000
0
2014
100,000
100,000
2013
2,000,000
1,000,000
2014
450,000
150,000
2014
1,500,000
1,500,000
grantee & purpose University of Houston Downtown
education
HOUSTON, TX
Toward improving student retention and degree completion by coordinating, centralizing and expanding student support services
The University of Texas at Austin AUSTIN, TX
W. Oscar Neuhaus Memorial Foundation BELLAIRE, TX
Toward capital improvements to the Neuhaus Education Center facility to increase its capacity to provide online reading and literacy professional development to educators
Western Governors University AUSTIN, TX
Toward an online university designed to give working adults in greater Houston expanded access to an affordable, flexible option for earning an accredited college degree
Writers in the Schools HOUSTON, TX
Toward a peer coaching model that imbeds writers in secondary schools to help teachers improve skills in teaching writing and literacy
YES Prep Public Schools Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward additional capacity for low-income students to attend the YES Prep system
$ 10,405,000
TOTAL—STUDENT SUCCESS
Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones Scholars Program Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones Scholars Program HOUSTON, TX
Toward college and university scholarships for graduating Harris County high school seniors TOTAL—JESSE H. AND MARY GIBBS JONES SCHOLARS PROGRAM
pg. 36
2011 $
4,763,220 $
4,763,220
$
4,763,220
grantee & purpose
year approved
total grant
2014 allocation
Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward hands-on learning experiences that teach school students financial literacy, job readiness and entrepreneurship
2013 $
75,000 $
25,000
Texas Tribune Inc. AUSTIN, TX
Toward disseminating on the “Texas Tribune” Web site information about the performance index that shows how many eighth grade students in Texas go on to obtain a higher education credential within six years of their high school graduation
2013
135,000
20,000
2014
1,000,000
0
2014
112,500
37,500
education
Other
University of St. Thomas HOUSTON, TX
Toward the first building of a Center for Science and Health Professions to house the nursing program and biology department
Wonderworks HOUSTON, TX
Toward rigorous, college-level summer workshops in architecture, filmmaking, literature and art history/appreciation for high school students TOTAL—OTHER
$
82,500
TOTAL EDUCATION
$ 16,490,720
pg. 37
education
jesse h. and mary gibbs
jones scholars program Houston Endowment established the Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones Scholars Program in 1958, when it gave $2,000 scholarships to graduating seniors in high schools in the Houston Independent School District. The program later grew to include all Harris County school districts, and Jones Scholars are now eligible to receive up to $16,000 in scholarship funds toward a baccalaureate degree. Jones Scholars are nominated by each high school, and a Rotary Club of Houston committee makes final selections based on academic achievement, economic need, leadership skills, community service and character. Although Houston Endowment furnishes the funds, it does not accept applications or select Jones Scholars. Seniors in all participating high schools in Harris County can apply at their school to become a Jones Scholar. Since the program’s inception 56 years ago, over 11,000 area students have been named Jones Scholars. While universities in Texas have attracted the largest number, Jones Scholars have matriculated at approximately 350 schools throughout the nation, have pursued careers in fields of every endeavor and have enhanced life in the communities where they live.
In 2015, 311 graduates from high schools in greater Houston were selected as Jones Scholars. pg. 38
Clear Creek Independent School District
Aldine High School
Clear Brook High School
George W. Carver High School
Clear Creek High School
Desarae Carter Merilin Saravia Dayana V. Sosa Erica Cheng
Benjamin O. Davis High School Daniel Do Adrianna N. Martinez Valerie E. Nguyen
Dwight D. Eisenhower High School Ahkeill Irving Marco A. Medina Zia Rehman
Mahmoud El-Shazly Marium Jetpurwala Kristen N. Leija Umair Ahmad Meggie Conley Victoria M. Turner
Clear Falls High School Nathan John Cameron K. Quarles Lan H. Vu
Clear Lake High School
Javier Saenz
Denise J. Kwong Jordan Mardis Khusboo Surtani
Douglas MacArthur High School
Clear Springs High School
W.T. Hall Academy
Luis Banda Nohema I. Carrillo Janet P. Padron Ana Rocha
Madelaine Heaven Hana N. Khan Dylan G. Pemberton
Crosby Independent School District
Cypress Ridge High School Tiffany Chov Thao M. Doan Yaseen Maleki Randy Nguyen
Cypress Woods High School Catherine Gonzalez Aylie Hood Jenna Polefko Natasha Solanki
Jersey Village High School Don Q. Huynh Phuong Trang H. Lam Sara G. Preza Truclan T. Tran
Langham Creek High School Aleeya Ali Veronica Emina Cynthia M. Flores Saad N. Yousaf
Deer Park Independent School District Deer Park High School
Emily Aguirre Malcolm X. McGee Elisa Tyler
Crosby High School Hannah Boring Mikayla Thomas
Pablo A. Absalon John K. Fulton Genesis A. Herebia Shelby S. Myers Searra M. Scroggs
Alief Independent School District
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Galena Park Independent School District
Cy-Fair High School
Galena Park High School
Chester W. Nimitz High School
Alief Early College High School Alyssa M. Martinez
Alief Elsik High School Amiti Busgeeth Lisa V. Nguyen Nicholas Stone Uniqua J. Williams
Alief Hastings High School Anh V. Ho Michelle O. Ibidapo Thanh H. Le Stephanie Omaliko
Guillermo Gonzalez Christopher R. Larry Daaniyal D. Munir Josephine Owolabi Jeff S. Yi
Cypress Creek High School Ayesha S. Farooqui Dana T. Luu Marie Vu
Cypress Falls High School
Alief Kerr High School My D. Quan
Danielle D. Cerdena Dorothy L. Nguyen Kelly A. Pena Bryan N. Tran
Alief Taylor High School
Cypress Lakes High School
Denise G. Enamorado Musse A. Hersi Chelsea A. Uzoukwu
Channelview Independent School District Channelview High School
Adriana Aguirre Hernandez Mary Anna A. Elliott Ontiveros Frida K. Montoya
Maryam Ali Geina Iskander James G. Jackson Moriah L. Reyes
Cypress Ranch High School Alexa I. Hernandez Alexander H. Huynh Agustina Musso Aaron M. Oviedo
education
Aldine Independent School District
Ruby Diaz Emily Rivera
North Shore High School Jayair W. Chatman Brianna T. Esparza-Warren Jamie N. Guillen Magana Alan D. Hernandez Anjoli M. Johnson Anthony G. Rudd
Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District Goose Creek Memorial High School Noel Arellano Anthony R. Middleton
Robert E. Lee High School David B. Ramirez Alyssa P. Skarda
Ross S. Sterling High School Allie Guy Kenzie Lackey
pg. 39
education
Houston Independent School District Stephen F. Austin High School Antoinette M. Dao Cristian Gonzalez Jaqueline W. Reyes
Bellaire High School
Tyler A. Balloun Dorian A. Fernandez Mario Galdamez Leigh R. Gonik Deborah C. Okoro Bianca B. Rubio Castaneda Caitlin Sperling Paul Tan Erika A. Vinette
Carnegie Vanguard High School Paula M. Centeno Cole Introligator
Challenge Early College High School Zoe D. Ortiz
Cesar E. Chavez High School Mauricio A. Chacon Mireya Estrada Thanh P. Hoang Dustin Lee Thuy X. Nguyen Leticia Ortega Sydney Tran Monica S. Vela
Jefferson Davis High School Martin Cabrera Angel Hurtado Alycia F. McCardell Camila E. Mendoza
DeBakey High School for Health Professions Zainab Arif Kassandra M. Diaz
East Early College High School Dariana A. Resendez
Eastwood Academy Cinthia D. Avila
E. L. Furr High School Monica Guadarrama Sabrina L. Olvera
High School for Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice Denise Gonzalez
High School for the Performing & Visual Arts Fernell P. Hogan Jade A. Jackson pg. 40
Houston Academy for International Studies
Ross S. Sterling High School
Secily Jimenez
Tahchiona J. Smith Daniejure Wiley
Sam Houston High School
S. P. Waltrip High School
Pablo Calderon Galaviz Juan D. Estrada Flor A. Lucatero Jeniffer Ramirez Vanessa Rubio
Barbara Jordan High School Jonishia Cook Yeannet K. Ruiz
Kashmere High School Casey D. Hudson
Mirabeau B. Lamar High School
Ariel Batiste Isaias Gonzalez Michelle N. Huynh Joshua Lidiak Kevin Ngo Kishan Patel Carlo Pittman Elmer A. Rivera Palacios
Robert E. Lee High School David Cruz Saras Paudel Maria I. Ramirez
James Madison High School Idalia Castro Avery Dorsey Jamie L. Russell Jennifer Valle Camacho
Charles H. Milby High School Yesenia Alberto Katia F. Aragon Salma L. Chavira Julissa A. Enriquez Rosaura Martinez
North Forest High School Jarvis T. Dillard Ladawn Eason
John H. Reagan High School Denia L. Martinez Heraclio Reyes Odalis Rivera Joel Y. Salazar Ana P. Sanchez
Scarborough High School Alejandra S. Lopez Camero
Sharpstown High School Michael K. Julian Jose R. Santos Yesenia M. Santos
Sharpstown International High School Arsema Kidane
Jessica Dominguez Adriana Guillen Joey Hernandez Karla K. Perez
Booker T. Washington High School Joshua Epkins
Westbury High School Treasure D. Bailey Enrique Cortes Nahom H. Girmay Maira J. Molinero Justin T. Thomas
Westside High School Onyeka I. Agwuegbo Daiza V. Burleson Laura Chang Ali Mumbach Lauren A. Sampson Emily Wang
Phillis Wheatley High School
Ja’Kendria P. Parker Krystal J. Turner
Evan E. Worthing High School Janae T. Fields
Jack Yates High School Dajah A. Cade Kaela L. Washington
Huffman Independent School District Willie J. Hargrave High School Cassidy S. Harkins
Humble Independent School District Atascocita High School Alyssa A. Holbrook Alvin D. Nguyenly Matthew Parel Myra Thompkins
Humble High School Karishma A. Desai Olivia B. Ramsey
Kingwood High School Tyler J. Schattel Amber S. West
Kingwood Park High School Avery I. Johnson Taylor Wise
Summer Creek High School
Katy Independent School District Cinco Ranch High School Gauri G. Bora Andres M. Castillo Angela Co Vennela Pothugunta
Klein Oak High School Alisha Meharali Jeniffer Melendez
La Porte Independent School District La Porte High School Ashley Hayes David Quispe
Pasadena Independent School District J. Frank Dobie High School
Caroline S. Benson Avery L. Hager Emmnauel Osikpa Andres Rivera-Vazquez
Mayra L. Caisedo Bustillo Gilberto H. Campa Catherine Nguyen Glenda Reyes Andrea Tran
Mayde Creek High School
Pasadena High School
Katy High School
Annice Brown Collin M. Wang Jasmine A. Zenn
Mauro Alvarez Alfredo Dominguez Cynthia Moreno
Morton Ranch High School
Pasadena Memorial High School
Jaylin K. Alexander-Bradford Kelly M. Rivas Kiara M. Salamonovitz Starjjil Shelvin
Samuel E. Cervantes Buentello Vanessa Ortega Larissa Perez Juan J. Torres
Seven Lakes High School
Sam Rayburn High School
Quatia Dorsey Calistus C. Ezeokafor Matthew B. Hoang Collyn M. Kellogg Shereen S. Khan Hope K. Talton
James E. Taylor High School Alishia Ajani Leah H. Kobeissi America M. Moreno Jose A. Rodriguez
Klein Independent School District Klein High School Brittany R. Boehm Maheen Khan Samah K. Khan Sierra A. Schuman Jami Tanner
Rebecca M. Gomez Dillon T. Nassour Alicia M. Olivo Amanda Ramirez
South Houston High School Nestor Camacho Hilario Morales Karen I. Perez
Spring High School Mohammad Abbas Bradley Domian Serein Ghanayem
Westfield High School Angelo Gaunichaux Raevyn B. Ross Christina C. Vo
Carl Wunsche High School Joshua M. Kennedy Megan Ngai Hue Truong
Spring Branch Independent School District Memorial High School Sehwa Kang Saul Martinez Luis A. Molina
Northbrook High School Gabriela A. Gomez Carla J. Trochez Genaro Uriostegui
Spring Woods High School Henry A. Aguilar Jose F. Bonilla Miguel A. Morales
Stratford High School Kevin D. Han Seungjun Lee Kristen Peck
Westchester Academy Nancy Tran
Sheldon Independent School District
Tomball Independent School District
C. E. King High School
Tomball High School
Judith K. Elias Charissa D. Robbins
Spring Independent School District Andy Dekaney High School
education
Christen Augustine Joshua Cooper Lauren M. McMiller
Abraham Munnerlyn Daniel A. Trchalek
Tomball Memorial High School Syed Naqvi Eman Rustom
Zhorae H. Adams Quinton E. Coleman Laneisha R. Hale
Klein Collins High School Deepali Bhandari Boi-Han Nguyen Marlon A. Torres
Klein Forest High School Jared A. Hopes Ronesha Lewis Emmanuel Loredo Anh H. Nguyen
pg. 41
Volunteers at a garden clean up as part of Dig It Day! at Gregory Lincoln Education Center. Houston Endowment donated $170,000 to Urban Harvest Inc. to create and sustain community and school gardens and farmers markets. Courtesy of Urban Harvest pg. 42
environment c u lt i vat i n g a l i va b l e c o m m u n i t y w i t h a h e a lt h y , s u s ta i n a b l e e n v i r o n m e n t
air
$
1,575,000
water
2,770,000
land
1,325,000
urban development
995,000
other
3,685,000
TOTAL
$ 10,350,000
pg. 43
environment Houston Advanced Research Center/ Galveston Bay Foundation
Galveston Bay’s wetlands play an important role in our region’s ability to cope with floods and process some of the pollution that our cities generate, and the ports, fisheries and industry that rely on the Bay are central to our state’s economy. It is in everyone’s best interest to ensure a healthy future for Galveston Bay, and we hope that the Report Card will help Houstonians tackle some of the issues that threaten the Bay’s future proactively, before they become crises. Anja Borski Report Card Coordinator, Galveston Bay Foundation
Creating the Galveston Bay Report Card was an extensive process. The Galveston Bay Foundation and Houston Advanced Research Center worked together for over a year to gather input from thousands of local residents and analyze existing data to design the report. This is important because it provides a baseline for action and future assessments of Galveston Bay as the human population of Houston and the surrounding region continues to grow. Lisa Gonzalez President and Chief Operating Officer, HARC, Report Card Principal Investigator
Houston Endowment donated $720,000 to Houston Advanced Research Center to work in partnership with Galveston Bay Foundation on development of a Galveston Bay report card.
Volunteers planting marsh grasses around Galveston Bay. Gene Fisseler
pg. 44
environment BikeHouston Inc.
Houston Endowment donated $425,000 to BikeHouston Inc. to encourage safe bicycling and to support the development of a Bicycle Master Plan for Houston.
Bicyclists using the newly constructed Lamar Street Protected Bike Lane in downtown Houston. Cameron Belcher, BikeHouston volunteer
BikeHouston’s most important work is to build a community of people who ride bicycles ... we have united 9,000 people who support bicycles and want to build a safer city. Our goal is to build this list to 50,000 people from all backgrounds in the Houston region. We are excited to continue building this community in order to make Houston the most bicycle-friendly city it can possibly be. Michael Payne Executive Director, BikeHouston pg. 45
environment Air Alliance Houston
Houston Endowment donated $300,000 to Air Alliance Houston to reduce air pollution and protect public health through community outreach, education and advocacy.
One of the pictures of the Houston Ship Channel area taken as part of efforts to identify potential sources of contamination and pollution. Courtesy of Air Alliance Houston
Air Alliance Houston believes the quality of our air directly affects our quality of life. Our mission is to reduce air pollution in the Houston region and protect public health and environmental integrity through research, education and advocacy. Many people in Houston, including longtime Houston residents, do not appreciate that our health still suffers from air pollution. Some of the people who are most impacted—low-income and minority populations—have voices that are often not heard by the larger Houston community. On the other hand, Houston is a very spirited city with a “can do” attitude. I am consistently impressed by Houstonians’ willingness to take on new challenges and explore new possibilities. Adrian Shelley Executive Director, Air Alliance Houston
pg. 46
Recent research has shown the overwhelming benefits of time spent outdoors—on children, adults and families. We believe that people who are engaged in the natural world, especially children, experience a multitude of benefits for their minds, bodies and souls. We are honored to be able to provide an authentic outdoor wilderness experience that demonstrates the incredible diversity of Texas Gulf Coast wildlife and allows people of all ages to experience nature. On a trip to the Arboretum, visitors can see herons fishing in our ponds, [watch] turtles basking in the sun and listen to the melody of birds overhead, only a block from some of the busiest roads in Houston. This access to nature is essential.
environment Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Keely Everett Director of Development, Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Houston Endowment donated $3 million to help Houston Arboretum & Nature Center repair hurricane damage and increase capacity.
Children participating in one of Houston Arboretum’s summer camps. Courtesy of Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
pg. 47
The wetlands off the West Fork of the San Jacinto River are dominated by mature bald cypress. Houston Endowment donated $300,000 to Bayou Land Conservancy to help protect land, including river and bayou corridors that feed into the Lake Houston watershed. pg. 48
Matt Buckingham
grantee & purpose
year approved
total grant
2014 allocation
Air Alliance Houston HOUSTON, TX
Toward reducing air pollution and protecting public health through community outreach, education and advocacy
2014 $
300,000 $
Toward equipping residents of Pleasantville and north Pasadena to advocate for change related to air quality and health concerns
2014
100,000
50,000
2014
600,000
300,000
2014
300,000
150,000
Toward a coalition to reduce air pollution from the Port of Houston by highlighting the impact of pollution on communities adjacent to the Port and engaging local residents in efforts to improve air quality.
2012
630,000
210,000
Toward increased public awareness of the adverse impacts of air pollution in the Houston area
2014
185,000
0
2014
35,000
35,000
Toward determining the extent, distribution and health impact of particulate matter in Harris County and developing recommendations for a monitoring network and efforts to reduce the pollutants’ levels
2013
700,000
320,000
Toward the continued study of particulate matter and its relationship to health outcomes in Houston
2014
460,000
0
Toward Phase II of a project linking air quality conditions to asthma attacks to improve deployment of emergency health services and inform public policy
2014
730,000
360,000
150,000
Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated AUSTIN, TX
Toward partnerships with the Port of Houston and state agencies to accurately monitor and reduce diesel and air toxic emissions
environment
Air
Environmental Integrity Project WASHINGTON, DC
Toward improving the design and enforcement of environmental rules to further reduce air pollution from Houston area petrochemical plants
Public Citizen Foundation Inc. AUSTIN, TX
Texas League of Conservation Voters Educational Fund AUSTIN, TX
Toward educating residents about the value of the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH), which enables public input on environmental permit applications, and empowering them to support the agency in its Sunset Commission review
William Marsh Rice University HOUSTON, TX
$
1,575,000
2013 $
150,000 $
75,000
Toward preserving, protecting and enhancing the bay through advocacy, conservation, education and research
2013
330,000
100,000
Toward non-reimbursable, non-budgeted expenses related to the March 2014 oil spill in Galveston Bay
2014
25,000
25,000
TOTAL—AIR
Water Bayou Preservation Association Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward protecting and improving local waterways through advocacy, education and restoration
Galveston Bay Foundation WEBSTER, TX
pg. 49
grantee & purpose
year approved
total grant
2014 allocation
2014
720,000
240,000
2013
1,125,000
375,000
2013
790,000
310,000
2014
120,000
60,000
2014
150,000
150,000
2014
85,000
85,000
2014
3,106,000
1,350,000
Houston Advanced Research Center
environment
THE WOODLANDS, TX
Toward the development and dissemination of a Galveston Bay report card on bay health to promote awareness and increase conservation
National Wildlife Federation AUSTIN, TX
Toward continued implementation of new state policies that protect Texas rivers, bays and estuaries by promoting environmental flow protection, groundwater management and water conservation in and around greater Houston
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
Toward assessing the geographic impact on greater Houston of rising sea levels, estimating the economic effects and analyzing current policies and opportunities for coastal management
Texas Impact Education Fund AUSTIN, TX
Toward encouraging citizen participation in the public policy decision making on regional water planning strategies by engaging and educating members of faith communities
Texas Water Foundation Inc. AUSTIN, TX
Toward analysis of current conservation strategies among utilities operating in Region H of greater Houston to provide objective data for upcoming water planning
Trust for Public Land BOSTON, MA
Toward an assessment of opportunities to protect source water in the Lake Houston watershed by conserving land around lake tributaries
William Marsh Rice University HOUSTON, TX
Toward studies of the best mitigation strategies to protect the Houston region from the social, environmental and economic consequences of hurricane surge flooding
$ 2,770,000
TOTAL—WATER
Land Artist Boat Inc. GALVESTON, TX
Toward land acquisition, a business plan and a conservation funding initiative to preserve coastal margin and marine habitats on Galveston Island
2014 $
182,000 $
182,000
2012
300,000
100,000
2013
100,000
50,000
2014
200,000
100,000
2013
200,000
100,000
Bayou Land Conservancy HOUSTON, TX
Toward permanently protecting land through conservation easements, particularly river and bayou corridors that feed into the Lake Houston watershed
Greens Bayou Corridor Coalition HOUSTON, TX
Toward flood mitigation, development of parks and trails and preservation of green space in the Greens Bayou watershed
Houston Audubon Society HOUSTON, TX
Toward the protection of valuable lands through conservation easements and acquisitions in the eastern coastal areas of greater Houston
Katy Prairie Conservancy HOUSTON, TX
pg. 50
Toward protecting a sustainable portion of the Katy Prairie and working with public and private stakeholders to develop flood mitigation strategies
year approved
total grant
2014 allocation
2013
50,000
25,000
2014
225,000
225,000
2014
170,000
85,000
2014
50,000
50,000
2012
120,000
40,000
2014
70,000
70,000
2013
300,000
100,000
Toward documenting the need for new parks and facilitating public funding for land acquisition and conservation
2013
250,000
100,000
Toward the comprehensive evaluation of SPARK school parks in Harris County to support future SPARK project decision making
2014
98,000
98,000
grantee & purpose Land Trust Alliance Incorporated Toward accelerating and ensuring the permanence of land conservation by helping area land trusts strengthen leadership, comply with best practices, prepare for accreditation and strategically focus land protection efforts
National Parks Conservation Association HOUSTON, TX
Toward outreach and planning to create the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area to protect and manage lands along the upper Texas Gulf Coast for environmental, social and economic benefits
environment
WASHINGTON, DC
SPARK HOUSTON, TX
Toward constructing community parks on Houston’s public school campuses
Texas Agricultural Land Trust SAN ANTONIO, TX
Toward a workshop to teach conservation finance strategies, build a network of professionals focused on such financing and explore new funding sources for private lands conservation in Texas
Texas Land Conservancy AUSTIN, TX
Toward protecting Brazos and Trinity River watersheds through conservation easements and acquisitions
Texas Land Trust Council AUSTIN, TX
Toward development of a communications strategy to motivate groups to support or advocate for the conservation objectives of land trusts in Texas
Trees for Houston HOUSTON, TX
Toward obtaining, growing, planting and maintaining trees in greater Houston’s public spaces
Trust for Public Land AUSTIN, TX
$
1,325,000
375,000 $
200,000
TOTAL—LAND
Urban Development BikeHouston Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward advocating for infrastructure, education and enforcement to encourage safe bicycling and supporting the development of a Bicycle Master Plan for the City of Houston
2014 $
Toward a Bicycle Master Plan to help the City of Houston establish a safer and more accessible cycling environment
2014
50,000
50,000
Toward an urban planning consultant to work with the City of Houston on the framework for a general plan to guide city planning, public improvements and land development
2014
45,000
45,000
Toward consultants and public outreach in developing a comprehensive general plan for Houston
2014
200,000
0
Citizens for Blueprint Houston HOUSTON, TX
pg. 51
grantee & purpose
year approved
total grant
2014 allocation
2012
80,000
15,000
2012
200,000
100,000
2014
300,000
150,000
2012
100,000
50,000
2013
170,000
85,000
2014
1,000,000
300,000
Houston Clean City Commission Inc.
environment
HOUSTON, TX
Toward reducing urban blight through neighborhood beautification and cleanup projects and community education programs
Houston Tomorrow HOUSTON, TX
Toward generating and distributing information and analysis about urban planning, land use, transportation, sustainability and regional growth
Scenic Texas Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward expansion of capacity to implement streetscape improvements that impact public safety, walkability and visual appeal
Texas Southern University HOUSTON, TX
Toward building university-community partnerships to address environmental issues in local low-income and minority neighborhoods
Urban Harvest Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward creating and sustaining community and school gardens and farmers markets, providing free or low-cost classes and advocating for policies and practices that increase access to nutritious food
William Marsh Rice University HOUSTON, TX
Toward a study to assist community leaders and service providers in addressing the needs of populations impacted by changing development patterns
$
995,000
2012 $
30,000 $
15,000
2012
70,000
20,000
2013
50,000
25,000
2014
180,000
60,000
2014
225,000
0
TOTAL—URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Other Brazoria County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals LAKE JACKSON, TX
Toward reducing dog and cat overpopulation by providing access to low-cost spay and neuter services
Citizens’ Environmental Coalition Educational Fund HOUSTON, TX
Toward a coalition that fosters education, collaboration and dialogue about environmental issues in greater Houston
Citizens for Animal Protection Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward rescue, shelter, adoption, care and spay and neuter services for abused and homeless animals, and toward educational programs that promote responsible pet ownership
Environmental Fund for Texas AUSTIN, TX
Toward providing revenue and broader exposure for 38 environmental nonprofits in Texas
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory Inc. LAKE JACKSON, TX
Toward land protection and restoration efforts to support healthy bird habitats along the Gulf Coast
pg. 52
year approved
total grant
2014 allocation
Toward protecting and enhancing the 155-acre urban nature sanctuary and educating people about the natural environment
2012
300,000
100,000
Toward implementing a master plan to repair hurricane damage, increase capacity and enhance the visitor experience
2014
3,000,000
3,000,000
2014
50,000
25,000
2013
1,000,000
325,000
2014
105,000
35,000
2014
150,000
50,000
2013
60,000
30,000
grantee & purpose Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Houston Humane Society HOUSTON, TX
Toward operating a full-service animal adoption and wellness care facility and eliminating animal cruelty and overpopulation
environment
HOUSTON, TX
Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals HOUSTON, TX
Toward renovating and enlarging facilities to increase animal intake and adoption, expand education programs and optimize administrative and operation spaces
The Nature Discovery Center Inc. BELLAIRE, TX
Toward protecting and enhancing the urban nature sanctuary and educating people about the natural environment
Spay-Neuter Assistance Program Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward a mobile clinic that provides free spay-neuter and immunization services to dogs and cats owned by low-income residents in greater Houston
Turtle Island Restoration Network HOUSTON, TX
Toward conservation programs along the upper Texas Gulf Coast to protect the endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle and other turtles in the Gulf of Mexico TOTAL—OTHER
$
3,685,000
TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
$ 10,350,000
pg. 53
A Healthy Living Matters neighborhood walk audit conducted in north Pasadena, which encouraged residents to consider their built environment and neighborhood conditions that impact their ability to be active. Houston Endowment donated $2.5 million to Harris County Healthcare Alliance to support the Healthy Living Matters Collaborative, an effort to curb childhood obesity in Harris County. pg. 54
Courtesy of Healthy Living Matters
Health
a d va n c i n g p r e v e n t i o n , w e l l n e s s a n d a c c e s s t o p r i m a r y c a r e
prevention
$
1,100,000
primary care
4,130,000
other
405,000
TOTAL
$
5,635,000
pg. 55
health Children’s Defense Fund
Houston Endowment donated $560,000 to Children’s Defense Fund to link eligible uninsured children and families in greater Houston to health coverage or a medical home and provide families with the resources to manage their care and long-term coverage. A Houston area Children’s Defense Fund school-based outreach partner sharing important information on campus about CHIP and Children’s Medicaid with the parent of a Houston area student. Courtesy of Children’s Defense Fund–Texas
Children whose basic health care needs are met are better prepared to succeed in school and in life. For more than 15 years, CDF–Texas has been a leading voice for children, working to ensure every Texas child has a healthy start in life, with access to affordable, comprehensive health coverage. Research confirms that adults who received Medicaid as children are healthier and have greater economic success as adults. They have lower incidences of obesity and high blood pressure and fewer hospitalizations and ER usage over time. They also performed better in school, were less likely to drop out of high school and more likely to graduate from college. By investing in children now, and connecting children and families to affordable health care coverage, we are investing in the future of our Houston community. Anat Kelman Shaw Communications Director, Children’s Defense Fund–Texas
pg. 56
Houston Endowment donated $200,000 to The Council on Alcohol and Drugs to address substance abuse and co-occurring health disorders and behaviors through therapy and support, community education and prevention programs. We are continually amazed at the growing number of people in Houston who are affected by substance abuse and addiction and in need of help and guidance. One thing people don’t often talk about is the family component. We know that addiction doesn’t just affect the individual—it affects the entire family, which is why we focus our services on meeting each family member or loved one’s needs, from young children and teens to adults and the elderly population.
Children participating in an activity at Kids Camp at The Council, a program for children from families who have struggled with alcohol or other drug addiction. Michelle Watson
health The Council on Alcohol and Drugs
William M. (Mel) Taylor, MSW President and CEO, The Council on Recovery (formerly The Council on Alcohol and Drugs) pg. 57
Dr. Teresa Grygo, Chief Dental Officer for Healthcare for the Homeless–Houston, with a dental patient. Felix Sanchez
Health Healthcare for the Homeless–Houston
Houston Endowment donated $1.4 million to Healthcare for the Homeless–Houston to support a new facility that provides services to the Houston homeless population. Healthcare for the Homeless–Houston provides highly integrated primary care, mental health care, substance abuse counseling, dental care and social services, all of which help facilitate stabilization [of individuals] and systematically combat homelessness. Our specialized programming collectively meets the needs of the homeless population while addressing the complex needs of various subpopulations of homeless individuals—from those who suffer with severe mental illness, to women and children fleeing domestic violence, to individuals struggling to break the cycle of chronic homelessness. Frances E. Isbell Chief Executive Officer, Healthcare for the Homeless–Houston
pg. 58
The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that supports the implementation of policies and programs that help Texans obtain effective, efficient mental health care when and where they need it. The Institute’s vision is for Texas to be the national leader in treating people with mental health needs. Tom Luce Chief Executive Officer, Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute
Houston Endowment donated $1 million to Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas to improve mental health and reduce substance use in children, veterans and those in the criminal justice system by providing data, policies and recommendations on how health care is implemented.
health Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas
Early detection of, and intervention in, mental health problems means our children can lead healthy lives and become successful adults. Courtesy of Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute
pg. 59
U.S. Marine Corps veteran Duane Perez and his service dog attend peer mentor training as part of a partnership with Mental Health America (MHA) of Greater Houston and the Military Veteran Peer Network. Houston Endowment donated $150,000 to MHA of Greater Houston to support increased access to mental health care treatment and prevention. pg. 60
Traci Patterson
grantee & purpose
year approved
total grant
2014 allocation
Houston-Harris County Immunization Registry Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward increasing immunization rates and eradicating vaccine-preventable diseases through education, advocacy and support of best immunization practices
2012 $
260,000 $
85,000
health
Prevention
Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Inc. AUSTIN, TX
Toward preventing teen pregnancy in Houston and in Texas by developing and implementing a communications strategy that builds a constituency for improvements in policies, practices and programs
2012
40,000
15,000
2012
3,000,000
1,000,000
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston HOUSTON, TX
Toward reducing teen pregnancy by supplementing evidence-based health curricula in middle schools with complementary community-wide strategies and interventions in areas with the highest teen birth rates. (Another portion of this grant is in Human Services under Children and Youth.)
$ 1,100,000
TOTAL—PREVENTION
Primary Care AIDS Foundation Houston HOUSTON, TX
Toward the support and comprehensive care of persons with HIV/AIDS
2014 $
200,000 $
0
2014
200,000
100,000
2014
125,000
50,000
2012
560,000
80,000
2013
200,000
100,000
2014
100,000
50,000
2013
300,000
150,000
2014
250,000
250,000
Bering Omega Community Services HOUSTON, TX
Toward providing housing assistance, adult daycare, dental care and residential hospice care for people affected by HIV/AIDS
Center for Community Change WASHINGTON, DC
Toward support for the Houston office of Young Invincibles whose mobilization campaigns, policy analysis and communications expand economic opportunities for young adults
Children’s Defense Fund BELLAIRE, TX
Toward linking eligible uninsured children and families to health coverage or a medical home and providing families with the resources to manage their care and long-term coverage
The council on alcohol and drugs HOUSTON, TX
Toward addressing substance abuse and co-occurring health disorders and behaviors through therapy and support for clients and their families, community education and prevention programs
DBSA Greater Houston HOUSTON, TX
Toward free facilitated support groups for people with depression and bipolar disorder
El Centro de Corazon HOUSTON, TX
Toward preventive and primary health care services for people in east Houston
Enroll America WASHINGTON, DC
Toward providing outreach, education and technical assistance to help greater Houston residents obtain health insurance coverage
pg. 61
year approved
total grant
2014 allocation
2014
75,000
50,000
2013
120,000
60,000
2012
130,000
65,000
2012
300,000
150,000
2014
100,000
50,000
2013
150,000
150,000
Toward primary health care, behavioral health counseling and intensive case management for homeless individuals
2012
600,000
150,000
Toward a new facility providing services to the Houston homeless population
2014
1,400,000
0
2012
300,000
150,000
2014
40,000
0
2012
1,500,000
500,000
2014
50,000
25,000
2014
1,000,000
1,000,000
2012
150,000
75,000
grantee & purpose Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services
health
HOUSTON, TX
Toward helping vulnerable populations in southwest Houston access preventive health care and social services leading to self-sufficiency
Eye Care for Kids Foundation HOUSTON, TX
Toward free eye exams and glasses for low-income, uninsured, visually impaired children
Family Service Center at Houston and Harris County HOUSTON, TX
Toward mental health counseling services for low-income individuals and families
Fourth Ward Clinic HOUSTON, TX
Toward primary health care services for low-income and underinsured people in central and north Houston
Fundacion Latino Americana De Accion Social Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward education, counseling, testing and treatment referrals for hard-to-reach Latinos affected by HIV/AIDS
Harris County Hospital District Foundation HOUSTON, TX
Toward purchasing vans and equipment to provide medical services to uninsured, underinsured and homeless people
Healthcare for the Homeless–Houston HOUSTON, TX
Houston Community Health Centers Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward primary health care services for low-income and underinsured people at Vecino Health Centers
Houston Galveston Institute Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward low-cost or free mental health counseling for low-income individuals and families
Houston Health Foundation HOUSTON, TX
Toward expanding a coordinated vision services program that includes free eye exams and prescription glasses for schoolchildren
Interface Samaritan Counseling Centers HOUSTON, TX
Toward client counseling and staff training to increase the understanding of mental illness and treatments among Houston nonprofits
Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas DALLAS, TX
Toward improving mental health and reducing substance use in children, veterans and those in the criminal justice system by providing data, policies and recommendations on how health care is implemented
Mental Health America of Greater Houston Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward advocacy, education and training programs to increase access to mental health care treatment, promote the early intervention and prevention of mental health problems and increase understanding of mental health as part of total health and wellness pg. 62
grantee & purpose
year approved
total grant
2014 allocation
2012
180,000
60,000
2014
30,000
0
2013
75,000
25,000
2014
100,000
50,000
2013
400,000
100,000
2013
350,000
100,000
2012
300,000
150,000
2014
40,000
40,000
2013
800,000
400,000
Montrose Counseling Center Inc. Toward counseling and prevention services for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals and their families
NAMI Greater Houston HOUSTON, TX
Toward education classes, support groups and community outreach for people with mental illness
health
HOUSTON, TX
NAMI Gulf Coast ALVIN, TX
Toward mental health services and advocacy for families and individuals in Galveston and Brazoria Counties
National Society to Prevent Blindness HOUSTON, TX
Toward the “Healthy Eyes” program to provide vision screenings, eye exam referrals with vouchers and information to uninsured/underinsured adults in greater Houston
Network of Behavioral Health Providers Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward supporting local behavioral health providers with technical assistance to implement the infrastructure requirements mandated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
The Rose HOUSTON, TX
Toward a new digital mammography unit to provide more Houstonians with breast health services
San Jose Clinic HOUSTON, TX
Toward primary health care services for low-income and uninsured people in central Houston
Texas Public Interest Research Group Education Fund Inc. AUSTIN, TX
Toward educating college students about accessing affordable health insurance and care for themselves and their families
University of Houston-Victoria VICTORIA, TX
Toward a family nurse practitioner program to meet health care needs in Sugar Land and Katy by increasing the number of health care providers in the region TOTAL— PRIMARY CARE
$ 4,130,000
pg. 63
grantee & purpose
year approved
total grant
2014 allocation
health
Other Air Alliance Houston HOUSTON, TX
Toward equipping residents of Pleasantville and north Pasadena to advocate for change related to air quality and health concerns
2014 $
100,000 $
50,000
Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Houston-Galveston HOUSTON, TX
Toward fellowships to help graduate students develop skills and implement projects that improve health care services for underserved people in Houston and Galveston
2012
30,000
15,000
2014
450,000
175,000
2012
350,000
150,000
2014
30,000
15,000
Texas One Voice A Collaborative for Health & Human Services HOUSTON, TX
Toward a collective organization that engages, educates and empowers the community to address health and basic needs
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston HOUSTON, TX
Toward improving public health by identifying unmet health needs and targeting resources through the Health of Houston Survey
The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Research HOUSTON, TX
Toward free classes, publications, training and seminars to provide Houston area girls and women with accurate health information and prevention strategies
pg. 64
TOTAL—OTHER
$
405,000
TOTAL HEALTH
$
5,635,000
Dana Tyson of Sunny 99.1 and Star of Hope board member reads to children in the Transitional Living Center. Houston Endowment donated $1 million to Star of Hope Mission toward a new campus providing women and families with a full continuum of care, from emergency needs to long-term independent living. pg. 66
Courtesy of Star of Hope Mission
human services l e a d i n g p e o p l e t o wa r d i n d e p e n d e n t a n d f u l f i l l i n g l i v e s
basic needs
$
3,175,000
vulnerable populations
370,000
safe families
1,755,000
children and youth
2,320,000
economic development
1,415,000
strong communities
10,175,000
other
235,000
TOTAL
$ 19,445,000
pg. 67
human services Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Volunteers and attendees at World Refugee Day, hosted by a consortium of local charities, including Catholic Charities. Courtesy of Catholic Charities
pg. 68
As a proud board member of Catholic Charities, I have seen their deep commitments to compassionately serving the poor and the needy. For more than 70 years, this well-managed organization has fed, housed and sustained people in need, and it is a vital resource to our community. Jeffrey D. Hildebrand Chairman & CEO, Hilcorp Energy Company
Houston Endowment donated $200,000 to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston to help promote and facilitate self-sufficiency among low-income families, including immigrants, refugees and children in foster care.
Houston Endowment donated $100,000 to Fort Bend County Child Advocates Inc. to support the Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program for children in foster care in Fort Bend County. Child Advocates of Fort Bend provides a voice, heals the hurt and breaks the cycle of abuse and neglect for children in Fort Bend County. The project is focused on increasing advocacy for children in foster care by matching 100 percent of [those] children with a CASA Volunteer, a trained community member who supports the child’s best interests and is transformational in their lives. It will also increase knowledge about child abuse in our community through education and outreach, a critical component to getting child victims the help they need and preventing other children from becoming abused.
The Wall of Hope, located at the entrance to the Children’s Advocacy Center at Child Advocates of Fort Bend, reminds children who come to the center that there is a caring community working to provide them hope and healing. Courtesy of Fort bend county Child Advocates
human services Fort Bend County Child Advocates Inc.
Ruthanne Mefford Chief Executive Officer, Child Advocates of Fort Bend pg. 69
human services New Hope Housing Inc.
For more than 20 years, New Hope Housing has helped low-income individuals mend their lives and recover their dignity by providing affordable, beautiful, permanent housing. Beyond bricks and mortar, New Hope Housing properties offer supportive environments that help people climb out of the tenuous situation of life on the streets, or on the edge, to repurpose and stabilize their lives. New Hope Housing at Reed [will be] our first supportive housing development serving homeless and at-risk families. Families will enjoy access to more than 8,000 SF of educational and service delivery spaces, as well as beautifully landscaped outdoor learning and recreational spaces. Reed will be located immediately adjacent to Star of Hope’s 41-acre family development campus “Cornerstone Community,� off Highway 288 and Reed Road. The Star of Hope (SOH) campus will include emergency shelter and services for women and children; transitional programmatic housing; a park; a community center; and a chapel. By locating next door to this campus, we will together with SOH create a true continuum of care. The combined effort of New Hope Housing and SOH will achieve a highly efficient, innovative, scalable national model for optimizing resources and providing opportunities for homeless and near homeless families. Joy Horak-Brown President and CEO, New Hope Housing Inc.
Houston Endowment donated over $1.6 million to New Hope Housing Inc. for construction of a new apartment complex and community campus serving homeless and at-risk families. Architectural rendering of the new apartment complex off Highway 288 and Reed Road in Houston. Gene Fisseler
pg. 70
Houston Endowment donated $350,000 to Northwest Assistance Ministries to support emergency assistance and social services for low-income people in northwest Harris County. Northwest Assistance Ministries is the largest assistance ministry in Houston, and last year [we] touched the lives of more than 131,000 children, adults and seniors through our comprehensive array of services. Every day, we see families who are in crisis—maybe they don’t have food to eat, or they’re about to lose their housing, or they’re trapped in an abusive relationship. Through the generosity of our community, we help meet those immediate needs. But then we take it to the next level. We look at what brought them to a place of need and provide the coaching, case management and accountability that is vital for long-term change. Our goal is always to move people from crisis to self-sufficiency. Carole Little President and CEO, Northwest Assistance Ministries
Ladies enjoying the 60+ Café at Northwest Assistance Ministries. Courtesy of Northwest Assistance Ministries
human services Northwest Assistance Ministries
pg. 71
Girls taking part in a Girls Inc. workshop. Houston Endowment donated $100,000 to Girls Inc. of Greater Houston to help support programs that promote leadership, financial literacy and self-esteem for girls. Courtesy of Girls Inc. of Greater Houston pg. 72
grantee & purpose
year approved
total grant
2014 allocation
3 A Bereavement Foundation HOUSTON, TX
Toward assisting low-income families with support services, grief counseling and burials
2013 $
35,000 $
10,000
Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward helping faith-based nonprofits provide basic needs services to low-income individuals and families
2012
300,000
150,000
Toward helping faith-based nonprofits provide basic needs services to low-income individuals and families
2014
150,000
150,000
2013
40,000
15,000
2013
124,000
20,000
2012
60,000
30,000
2014
200,000
100,000
2012
120,000
60,000
2014
145,000
120,000
2013
150,000
150,000
2014
25,000
25,000
2013
600,000
200,000
2013
160,000
80,000
2013
30,000
10,000
human services
Basic Needs
ArtBridge HOUSTON, TX
Toward expressive arts classes for homeless children living in shelters
Bay Area Homeless Services Inc. BAYTOWN, TX
Toward facility upgrades and software, and staff to collect, organize and report data to analyze and improve services for individuals who are homeless or nearly homeless
Bridges to Life HOUSTON, TX
Toward reducing the recidivism of released inmates and facilitating the healing of victims and the rehabilitation of perpetrators
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston HOUSTON, TX
Toward promoting and facilitating self-sufficiency among low-income families, including immigrants, refugees and children in foster care
Chinese Community Center Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward culturally and linguistically appropriate social services for Asian Americans, and toward programs that promote cultural understanding
Christian Community Service Center Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward a technology upgrade to create a shared database that will improve low-income client access, increase staff coordination and enhance tracking of client outcomes
Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County HOUSTON, TX
Toward developing, coordinating and implementing strategies among agencies that reduce new instances of, and returns to, homelessness
Community Family Centers-Centros Familiares de la Comunidad HOUSTON, TX
Toward board and staff training in a fundraising model to diversify its donor base
Corporation for Supportive Housing HOUSTON, TX
Toward creating more permanent supportive housing and improving local systems and infrastructure to help more people address the root cause of their homelessness, stabilize their lives and gain independence
Crisis Intervention of Houston Incorporated HOUSTON, TX
Toward a 24-hour telephone and Internet crisis counseling and referral service
Family Promise of Montgomery County Inc. CONROE, TX
Toward comprehensive social services to help families in Montgomery County transition from homelessness to independence
pg. 73
grantee & purpose
human services
year approved
total grant
2014 allocation
2013
45,000
15,000
2014
120,000
60,000
2014
150,000
150,000
2013
50,000
25,000
2012
50,000
25,000
2014
100,000
50,000
2014
100,000
0
2013
120,000
60,000
2014
200,000
100,000
2013
50,000
25,000
2013
80,000
40,000
2013
125,000
50,000
2013
40,000
20,000
Fort Bend Family Promise MISSOURI CITY, TX
Toward a full-time case manager to help low-income individuals and families transition from homelessness to independence
Fort Bend Senior Citizens Meals on Wheels & Much Much More Inc. ROSENBERG, TX
Toward hot meals and other social services for vulnerable seniors
Greater Houston Community Foundation HOUSTON, TX
Toward the Greater Houston Immigration Collaborative to improve service coordination, expand immigrant access to legal services and conduct research on Houston’s immigrant communities
House of Amos Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward emergency food services, immunizations for young children and literacy classes for adults in the Alief area of southwest Houston
Houston Compass Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward services that help homeless clients become employed and independent
Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward providing free legal assistance with civil matters to low-income and indigent people
Human Rights First NEW YORK, NY
Toward coalition building, research and public advocacy to support pro bono legal representation for refugees seeking asylum
Humble Area Assistance Ministries HUMBLE, TX
Toward assistance and social services for families and individuals in need in Humble and east Montgomery County
Immigrant Legal Resource Center SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Toward helping immigrants achieve citizenship and providing training, legal assistance and guidance on complicated cases for partner agencies
Interfaith Caring Ministries Inc. LEAGUE CITY, TX
Toward emergency assistance and social services for low-income people in Galveston County and south Harris County
Jewish Family Service HOUSTON, TX
Toward outpatient mental health care services for clients of all ages, and toward case management, counseling, referral and emergency financial services to help seniors maintain independence
KIND Inc. WASHINGTON, DC
Toward hiring a part-time family law attorney to help pro bono counsel expedite and complete Special Immigrant Juvenile Status procedures for unaccompanied immigrant and refugee children in Houston
Main Street Ministries Houston HOUSTON, TX
Toward Operation ID, a volunteer-led program that helps homeless people obtain legal Texas photo identification documents pg. 74
total grant
2014 allocation
2013
100,000
50,000
2012
135,000
45,000
2013
150,000
75,000
2013
350,000
175,000
2014
70,000
35,000
2014
3,000,000
0
Toward construction management, labor and materials provided by the Greater Houston Builders Association to build or renovate shelters and facilities for homeless service providers
2012
50,000
25,000
Toward construction management, labor and materials provided by the Greater Houston Builders Association to build or renovate shelters and facilities for homeless service providers
2014
50,000
0
2013
40,000
40,000
2014
100,000
50,000
Toward emergency, transitional and long-term services for homeless men, women and their children
2012
300,000
100,000
Toward a new campus providing women and families with a full continuum of care, from emergency needs to long-term independent living
2014
1,000,000
0
2012
30,000
10,000
2012
180,000
80,000
Memorial Assistance Ministries Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward emergency assistance for west Houston families in need and services that move them to self-sufficiency
Missions of Yahweh Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward programs that help homeless women and children achieve independent and self-sufficient lives and that serve at-risk residents of the Carverdale community
Montgomery County Emergency Assistance CONROE, TX
Toward emergency financial assistance, referral services and case management to help individuals and families in crisis become self-sufficient
human services
year approved
grantee & purpose
Northwest Assistance Ministries HOUSTON, TX
Toward emergency assistance and social services for low-income people in northwest Harris County
Palmer Drug Abuse Program-Houston Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward peer group-based, substance abuse recovery and prevention programs for adolescents and their families, and toward education and outreach
SEARCH Homeless Services HOUSTON, TX
Toward a new Employment Services and Care Hub to support case management and essential services for Houston’s homeless
Shelter Providers of Houston Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Southeast Area Ministries SOUTH HOUSTON, TX
Toward emergency assistance for people in crisis in southeast Harris County
St. Vincent’s Episcopal House & Preschool GALVESTON, TX
Toward social services for indigent and poor families on Galveston Island
Star of Hope Mission HOUSTON, TX
Tamina Community Center CONROE, TX
Toward social services for low-income people in an unincorporated community in Montgomery County
Target Hunger HOUSTON, TX
Toward services that provide food to the hungry
pg. 75
year approved
total grant
2014 allocation
2014
200,000
100,000
Toward transitional and permanent housing to assist veterans experiencing homelessness, drug addiction and unemployment to reintegrate into society
2012
200,000
100,000
Toward transitional and permanent housing to assist veterans experiencing homelessness, drug addiction and unemployment to reintegrate into society
2014
200,000
0
2012
1,200,000
400,000
2014
30,000
30,000
2014
60,000
60,000
2013
80,000
40,000
2014
75,000
0
Toward a supportive family housing complex for women facing homelessness and mental health/substance abuse issues, and toward a social service center for residents of the facility and surrounding community
2014
1,500,000
0
Toward a residential treatment program for homeless and near-homeless women who have substance abuse and/or mental health issues and a supportive housing facility for low-income women
2014
40,000
20,000
grantee & purpose
human services
The Mission Continues ST. LOUIS, MO
Toward expanding a program that provides fellowships for post-9/11 veterans to work at local nonprofit agencies, strengthening their attachment to community and families
United States Veterans Initiative HOUSTON, TX
United Way of Greater Houston HOUSTON, TX
Toward supporting health and human services agencies and programs that serve children, youth, families, seniors and individuals
VN Teamwork HOUSTON, TX
Toward a strategic plan, more diverse board governance and greater staff capacity to support programs addressing the basic needs of low-income Vietnamese American families in greater Houston
West Houston Assistance Ministries Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward emergency food, financial and job search assistance programs for low-income people in west Houston
Westside Homeless Partnership HOUSTON, TX
Toward transitional housing programs that empower at-risk families to achieve self-sufficiency and a stable, secure home environment
Woman’s Heart FORT WORTH, TX
Toward an outreach coordinator for a program providing referrals and peer-to-peer support to women veterans
The Women’s Home HOUSTON, TX
$
3,175,000
2013 $
130,000 $
65,000
2012
300,000
TOTAL—BASIC NEEDS
Vulnerable Populations A Caring Safe Place Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward outreach, prevention and housing programs for homeless and chemically dependent HIV-positive individuals in Houston’s Fifth Ward
The Arc of Greater Houston HOUSTON, TX
pg. 76
Toward advocating for and assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and toward providing support services for their families, particularly those involved with the public school special education system, and securing these services in underserved communities
100,000
grantee & purpose
total grant
2014 allocation
2013
40,000
20,000
2013
150,000
75,000
2014
150,000
100,000
2012
30,000
10,000
Best Buddies International, Inc. DALLAS, TX
Toward helping high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities cultivate friendships and social skills by pairing them with non-disabled peers
Interfaith CarePartners, Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward volunteer services that help frail and elderly people stay independent and at home and that support their caregivers
Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston HOUSTON, TX
Toward helping homebound seniors live independently at home through a Meals on Wheels program
human services
year approved
Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers Southwest BELLAIRE, TX
Toward transportation, escort and other support services for frail, elderly and healthimpaired people in southwest Houston
$
370,000
2014 $
300,000 $
175,000
2014
100,000
50,000
2014
75,000
75,000
2011
300,000
100,000
Toward recruiting, training and supervising volunteers who serve as court-appointed advocates for abused and neglected children who have been removed from their parents and are under the court’s jurisdiction
2013
100,000
50,000
Toward recruiting, training and supervising volunteers who serve as court-appointed advocates for abused and neglected children who have been removed from their parents and are under the court’s jurisdiction
2014
150,000
0
2014
150,000
75,000
TOTAL—VULNERABLE POPULATIONS
Safe Families AVDA HOUSTON, TX
Toward expansion of legal services, education outreach and intervention programs for victims of domestic violence among the working poor
Bridge Over Troubled Waters Inc. PASADENA, TX
Toward shelters and supportive services for victims of domestic violence
Casa de Esperanza de los Ninos Incorporated HOUSTON, TX
Toward specialized residential care for neglected and abused children and for children infected with HIV/AIDS
Child Advocates Incorporated HOUSTON, TX
Toward recruiting, training and supervising volunteers who serve as court-appointed advocates for abused and neglected children
Child Advocates of Montgomery County Inc. CONROE, TX
Child Builders HOUSTON, TX
Toward programs that help children and adolescents avoid and address abuse, create and sustain healthy relationships and become good parents in the future
pg. 77
year approved
total grant
2014 allocation
Toward recruiting, training and leading community volunteers who advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children who have been removed from their parents and are under the court’s jurisdiction
2013
15,000
15,000
Toward recruiting, training and leading community volunteers who advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children who have been removed from their parents and are under the court’s jurisdiction
2014
50,000
0
2013
30,000
30,000
2014
100,000
50,000
2013
200,000
100,000
2014
45,000
45,000
2014
100,000
50,000
2012
150,000
50,000
2013
300,000
150,000
2012
200,000
100,000
2012
150,000
50,000
2014
100,000
0
2013
130,000
65,000
grantee & purpose
human services
Court Appointed Special Advocates CASA of Liberty and Chambers Counties LIBERTY, TX
Darkness to Light CHARLESTON, SC
Toward providing child sexual abuse prevention and intervention training programs to Houston area educators
Daya Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward direct services, a transitional home and educational outreach for South Asian women who are victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault
DePelchin Children’s Center HOUSTON, TX
Toward counseling, abuse and neglect prevention programs, and foster care and adoption services that protect children and strengthen families
Engenderhealth Inc. NEW YORK, NY
Toward a teen dating violence prevention program for middle school students that combines classroom lessons with school policy and interventions
Fort Bend County Child Advocates Inc. ROSENBERG, TX
Toward the Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program to represent the legal interests and enhance the lives of every child in foster care in Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County Women’s Center, Inc. RICHMOND, TX
Toward helping survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault achieve safety and self-sufficiency
Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council HOUSTON, TX
Toward strengthening collaboration and cooperation among service providers who respond to victims of domestic violence
Houston Area Women’s Center Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward residential and nonresidential programs to help survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault create and implement plans for stability and independence, and toward community awareness and educational programs
Partners for Harris County Children Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward providing clothes, hygiene items and other basic necessities to children under the care of Children’s Protective Services
Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston County GALVESTON, TX
Toward services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, including a shelter, programs to recover self-sufficiency, crisis intervention and trauma treatment
Spaulding for Children HOUSTON, TX
Toward foster care, adoption and post-adoption services for children and families pg. 78
grantee & purpose
total grant
2014 allocation
2014
150,000
75,000
2014
200,000
100,000
2012
1,750,000
350,000
Tahirih Justice Center HOUSTON, TX
Toward pro bono legal services and protection for refugee and immigrant women and girls in greater Houston who have fled gender-based violence
Texas Council on Family Violence Incorporated AUSTIN, TX
Toward promoting safe and healthy relationships by supporting service providers, facilitating strategic prevention efforts and creating opportunities for freedom from domestic violence
Texas Woman’s University DENTON, TX
Toward continuing a study on the effectiveness of two actions, either filing a civil protective order or staying in a shelter, to determine the long-term outcomes for victims of domestic violence and their children
$
1,755,000
2013 $
100,000 $
50,000
2014
200,000
100,000
2014
400,000
200,000
2013
30,000
15,000
2013
100,000
50,000
2012
260,000
130,000
2014
200,000
100,000
2013
225,000
75,000
TOTAL—SAFE FAMILLIES
human services
year approved
Children and Youth Avance Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward programs that improve parenting skills and encourage children’s development and educational success
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star HOUSTON, TX
Toward a one-on-one mentoring program that provides friendship, emotional support and guidance to at-risk children through positive adult role models
Children at Risk Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward evidence-based parent education programs to help parents support and establish nurturing relationships with their children
Children’s Prison Arts Project HOUSTON, TX
Toward a theater and visual arts program that encourages constructive self-expression and positive self-images in incarcerated, adjudicated and abused youth
Communities in Schools Bay Area Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward social services to help Clear Creek and Dickinson ISD students stay in school and succeed in life
Communities in Schools of Houston Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward coordinated social services to help at-risk Alief ISD students succeed in school
Covenant House Texas HOUSTON, TX
Toward shelter and counseling for homeless, abused and abandoned youth living on Houston’s streets
The Education Foundation of Harris County HOUSTON, TX
Toward research to determine how after-school programs impact other local systems; to identify and implement after-school programs that improve outcomes for participants; and to create citywide strategies that prevent program closures, improve quality and increase access to summer programs
pg. 79
grantee & purpose
human services
year approved
total grant
2014 allocation
2014
225,000
0
2014
200,000
100,000
2014
350,000
0
2013
100,000
50,000
2013
100,000
50,000
2014
25,000
25,000
2012
100,000
50,000
2013
35,000
10,000
2014
100,000
50,000
2013
50,000
15,000
2014
100,000
50,000
2014
35,000
35,000
2012
90,000
30,000
Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation Department RICHMOND, TX
Toward expanding a truancy reduction program for children ages six to 12 that provides case management, counseling and parent education
Genesys Works HOUSTON, TX
Toward enabling disadvantaged high school students to successfully enter the economic mainstream, then serve as peer ambassadors to materially change the culture of their schools
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council HOUSTON, TX
Toward an online system to streamline volunteer applications, support troop leaders and track recruitment success
Girls Inc. of Greater Houston HOUSTON, TX
Toward programs that promote leadership, financial literacy and self-esteem for girls
Harris County Children’s Protective Services Fund HOUSTON, TX
Toward services, resources and support that help older foster children successfully transition to independent and productive lives
Hope and Healing Center at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church Houston HOUSTON, TX
Toward the development of a program that will work with local congregations to recruit foster and adoptive parents and create communities of support for them
Houston Achievement Place HOUSTON, TX
Toward an intervention and training program that teaches children social skills that prepare them to succeed in school and in life
Kick Drugs Out of America Foundation HOUSTON, TX
Toward KickStart Kids, a school-based physical education program that builds character and self-esteem in at-risk middle school students
Kids Hope USA Inc. ZEELAND, MI
Toward a mentoring program that partners local churches with at-risk students in public elementary schools
Making It Better HOUSTON, TX
Toward intensive literacy instruction for at-risk students in Houston area elementary schools
Montgomery County Youth Services Inc. CONROE, TX
Toward crisis counseling, street outreach and shelter programs, and prevention services that strengthen families and help young people stay out of trouble and in school
Nehemiah Center Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward a preschool, private middle school and after-school and summer programs for children of low-income parents engaged with the center
Playworks Education Energized HOUSTON, TX
Toward reducing bullying and increasing physical activity in Houston area schoolchildren by training teachers and staff to implement energized and safe recess periods, classroom play, after-school activities and peer leadership programs pg. 80
grantee & purpose
total grant
2014 allocation
2013
115,000
40,000
2013
225,000
50,000
2013
20,000
20,000
2014
50,000
25,000
2012
3,000,000
1,000,000
2014
150,000
0
Resolve It Inc. KEMAH, TX
Toward intervention programs that provide at-risk teens with alternatives to violence, drug abuse, delinquent behavior and leaving school
Spring Branch Baseball Program Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward an executive director to help transform a challenged Spring Branch community through baseball, softball, educational programs and mentors that help young people acquire personal and social skills that lead to a successful life
Texas Association for Infant Mental Health COPPELL, TX
Toward the healthy emotional development of infants and toddlers through an online curriculum for professionals working with children and their families
human services
year approved
United Ways of Texas Inc. AUSTIN, TX
Toward providing leadership, technical assistance and resources to Texas organizations dedicated to improving the quality of out of school care
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston HOUSTON, TX
Toward reducing teen pregnancy by supplementing evidence-based health curricula in middle schools with complementary community-wide strategies and interventions in areas with the highest teen birth rates. (Another portion of this grant is in Health under Prevention.)
Wesley Community Center Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward comprehensive social services for Houston’s low-income Northside neighborhood
$ 2,320,000
TOTAL—CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Economic Development Adult Reading Center Inc. PEARLAND, TX
2014 $
50,000 $
50,000
2013
80,000
40,000
Toward a full-time advocate to lead and coordinate regional and statewide efforts to advance clear messages and awareness about the importance of adult literacy and education
2012
450,000
150,000
Toward identifying adult literacy providers not currently part of its 60-member network and bringing them in to share in the center’s professional development and coalition building services
2014
200,000
100,000
2014
150,000
75,000
Toward volunteer-led classroom instruction and tutoring that lead to greater literacy
Galveston County Economic Alliance Foundation Inc. TEXAS CITY, TX
Toward support services for entrepreneurs and small business owners through the Galveston County Small Business Development Center
Houston Center for Literacy HOUSTON, TX
Literacy Advance of Houston Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward volunteer-led classes and tutoring in a learner-focused approach to improve literacy
pg. 81
grantee & purpose
human services
year approved
total grant
2014 allocation
2014
100,000
50,000
2013
1,400,000
650,000
2014
600,000
300,000
Literacy Volunteers of Fort Bend County Inc. SUGAR LAND, TX
Toward helping Fort Bend County residents achieve basic literacy and acquire computer and job readiness skills
Neighborhood Centers Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward free tax preparation services that help identify and claim tax credits created specifically to improve the economic well-being of low-income people
Prison Entrepreneurship Program HOUSTON, TX
Toward reducing recidivism by teaching inmates business skills, matching them with a volunteer mentor and providing reintegration and employment services after their release
$
1,415,000
50,000 $
50,000
TOTAL—ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Strong Communities Bay Area Habitat for Humanity Inc. DICKINSON, TX
Toward opening the Bay Area ReStore, selling donated home improvement items to the public, to finance programs providing safe, affordable housing
2014 $
Buckner Children and Family Services Inc. DALLAS, TX
Toward Family Place Houston, a transitional housing program that helps at-risk singleparent families become self-sufficient
2012
225,000
50,000
2011
1,540,000
480,000
2014
4,000,000
4,000,000
2014
30,000
15,000
2012
2,000,000
2,000,000
2014
40,000
20,000
2014
175,000
100,000
Center for Houston’s Future Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward equipping, engaging and enabling residents, policymakers and leaders to create a sustainable and competitive future by providing accurate, unbiased facts about key conditions through the Community Indicator Program
Corporation for Supportive Housing HOUSTON, TX
Toward a community-wide initiative to build an inventory of 2,500 permanent supportive housing units for the chronically homeless and veterans
Executive Service Corps of Houston Inc. HOUSTON, TX
Toward strengthening nonprofit organizations through free consulting and technical services provided by retired business executives and management professionals
Houston Parks Board HOUSTON, TX
Toward renovating the 1939 Emancipation Park Community Center to accommodate youth, seniors and fitness programs and cultural events
Houston Rescue and Restore Coalition HOUSTON, TX
Toward stopping human trafficking by training professionals most likely to encounter victims, promoting public awareness and working with at-risk youth
National Immigration Forum Inc. WASHINGTON, DC
Toward a project that works with businesses to assist low- to moderate-income, eligible immigrant employees directly with the citizenship process
pg. 82
total grant
2014 allocation
Toward developing four single room occupancy apartment communities for very lowincome individuals
2010
5,000,000
1,250,000
Toward construction of a new apartment complex and community campus serving homeless and at-risk families
2014
1,610,000
1,610,000
2014
200,000
200,000
2012
80,000
40,000
2012
155,000
70,000
2013
400,000
200,000
2014
150,000
50,000
2012
130,000
10,000
2014
30,000
30,000
New Hope Housing Inc. HOUSTON, TX
The OneStar Foundation AUSTIN, TX
Toward adjusting user targets to increase subscriptions in an online, interactive mapping tool that displays a community’s social service needs and available nonprofit resources
Rebuilding Together Houston
human services
year approved
grantee & purpose
HOUSTON, TX
Toward repairing, renovating and modifying the homes of low-income seniors and disabled people
Texans Together Education Fund HOUSTON, TX
Toward helping families solve problems and avoid relocating by encouraging ties with their neighbors and their communities through the “Apartments Are Communities” program
Texas Appleseed AUSTIN, TX
Toward the skills and research of volunteer lawyers and other professionals who determine and promote practical solutions to systemic problems facing the most vulnerable Texans
Texas Southern University HOUSTON, TX
Toward undergraduate and graduate student internships in the Texas Legislature and other state and municipal agencies
University of Houston HOUSTON, TX
Toward educating, preparing and certifying professionals to lead and strengthen nonprofit organizations through the David M. Underwood Chapter of the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Certificate Program at the University’s Graduate School of Social Work
Women’s Resource of Greater Houston HOUSTON, TX
Toward development of a business plan to price and market to their partners financial education and leadership classes for girls and women
$ 10,175,000
TOTAL—STRONG COMMUNITIES
Other American Leadership Forum HOUSTON, TX
Toward strengthening leadership and developing solutions in the areas of criminal justice, health care and public education by providing scholarships for nonprofit and public sector participants in the Fellows and Graduate Programs
2013 $
90,000 $
2012
15,000
30,000
Association of Fundraising Professionals-Greater Houston Chapter BELLAIRE, TX
Toward professional education programs to advance philanthropy
5,000
pg. 83
grantee & purpose
human services pg. 84
year approved
total grant
2014 allocation
2014
450,000
175,000
2013
25,000
25,000
Texas One Voice A Collaborative for Health & Human Services HOUSTON, TX
Toward a collective organization that engages, educates and empowers the community to address health and basic needs
ToolBank USA Inc. ATLANTA, GA
Toward launching Houston Community ToolBank to provide quick and reliable access to tools for corporate and nonprofit volunteer service and community revitalization projects TOTAL—OTHER
$
235,000
TOTAL HUMAN SERVICES
$ 19,445,000
the founders jesse h. and mary gibbs jones
After donating more than $1 million during their first years of marriage to help create and develop institutions and organizations that improved life for Houston’s people and encouraged the city’s growth, Jesse and Mary Gibbs Jones established Houston Endowment in 1937 to formalize and perpetuate their philanthropy. They both knew they would prosper only if their community thrived.
pg. 87
the founders Jesse Jones was born on April 5, 1874, just
At age 20, Mr. Jones moved from Tennessee
nine years after the end of the Civil War, and
to Dallas to work at his uncle M.T. Jones’s larg-
south of downtown that he sold on unique,
grew up on his family’s prosperous tobacco
est lumberyard. M.T. owned sawmills, lumber-
long-term
farm in Robertson County, Tennessee.
yards and timberland throughout Texas and
began building Houston’s first skyscrapers,
88
started
building
installment
small
plans.
homes
Then
he
Although the Joneses would eventually live
lived in Houston, the home base of his vast
including the 10-story Houston Chronicle
in one of the grandest homes outside of
operations. Mr. Jones would later recall in a
Building, which brought him a half interest
Nashville, poverty surrounded them. Jesse’s
speech, “It may be that my uncle and I were too
in the newspaper, and the Texas Company
father, William, always kept the farm’s
much of the same temperament to be entirely
Building, which helped make Texaco and the
smokehouse doors open so their struggling
congenial, but after he found that I had energy
petroleum industry a permanent part of the
neighbors could help themselves when food
and interest for business, as well as for play,
city’s business community. He continued to
was scarce. Jesse’s Aunt Nancy, who moved
we got on better and, I am glad to say, were
add office buildings, movie theaters and hotels
in with the Joneses after his mother died
fast friends long before he died at St. Paul’s
to the central business district in time for the
when he was six, always kept track of who
Sanitarium in June 1898. In fact, he named
opening of the Houston Ship Channel in 1914.
took food so she could make sure they were
me one of his executors and that took me to
eventually repaid. From their charitable
Houston, the headquarters of his business.”
but frugal example, young Jesse saw that a
pg.
He
Mr. Jones’s 1898 arrival, the 1900
loan worked better than a handout and that
Galveston hurricane and the discovery of
most neighbors honored their obligations
oil at Spindletop in 1901 changed Houston’s
when given sufficient time. When able, they
future. The hurricane shifted the region’s
helped others. Jesse saw how his family’s
inevitable development from Galveston to
beneficence helped his community, and
Houston; Spindletop marked the beginning
with enormous success and unparalleled
of the area’s evolution into the nation’s pet-
influence, he applied these early lessons
rochemical capital; and Jesse Jones began
throughout his life in business, public ser-
building the city that would accommodate
vice and philanthropy.
the explosive growth.
Houston Ship Channel, ca. 1914
In addition to Houston’s foremost devel-
THE FOUNDERS
oper, Mr. Jones became a prominent civic leader. He raised Houston’s half of the funds for the Ship Channel (the federal government paid the rest in one of the nation’s first public/private partnerships) and was the first chairman of the Houston Harbor Board. The opening of the Ship Channel internationalized Houston almost overnight and elevated the South’s still struggling post-Civil War economy. Mr. Jones’s success with the Ship Channel caught President Woodrow Wilson’s attention. President Wilson offered him ambassadorships and cabinet positions, but Mr. Jones turned the president down so he could continue to build his businesses and his city. However, World War I changed his mind. When President Wilson asked Mr. Jones to become director general of military relief for the American Red Cross, he accepted at once and delegated management of his businesses and buildings to his colleague Fred Heyne. Within months, Mr. Jones had recruited nurses and doctors for the battlefields, organized hospitals, canteens and ambulance networks throughout Europe, and established rehabilitation centers for the wounded. The Red Cross called him “big brother to 4 million men in khaki.” He was also an early
(t) Jesse H. Jones and his principal architect, A.C. Finn, 1928 (b) American Red Cross recreation center for soldiers in Europe during World War I
advocate for women’s rights and lobbied
and chaotic, and I do not know how it is
when few women went to college or finished
President Wilson to give Army nurses mili-
going to be adjusted. Surely there can be no
high school. Mary’s exposure to literature,
tary rank and authority.
peace unless people have the necessities of
music, education and other cultures through
life—food and clothes.”
extensive travel kindled an interest in learn-
After the war, Mr. Jones accompanied the president to the Paris Peace Conference
After the peace treaties were signed,
ing and the arts that would flourish through-
and helped reorganize the Red Cross from
Mr. Jones returned to Houston, embarked
out her life. While Mr. Jones was building in
a loosely knit group of local societies into
on the most ambitious phase of his build-
midtown Manhattan and filling up Houston’s
the permanent international relief agency it
ing career and married Mary Gibbs Jones
Main Street with the city’s tallest buildings, its
is today. He wrote to Mr. Heyne from Paris,
in 1920. Mary Gibbs, a doctor’s daughter,
most ornate movie palaces and its grandest
“I am very sorry not to be home during this
was born on April 29, 1872, in Mexia, Texas,
hotels, the couple began making substantial
opportune time, for no doubt I could accom-
and grew up with nine brothers and sisters
donations to colleges, hospitals, orphanages,
plish a good deal if I could bring myself to
in a home filled with music and books. With
museums and other civic institutions.
believe that my real duty did not lie here.
her family’s encouragement, she attended
In addition to real estate development
The situation of the world is most alarming
Methodist College in Waco, Texas, at a time
and philanthropic activities, Mr. Jones served pg. 89
as finance chairman of the Democratic
the founders
National Committee and helped bring the party’s national convention to Houston in 1928. It was the first major political convention to be held in the South since before the Civil War and was one of the first to be heard widely on the radio. An associate wrote Mr. Jones after the location was announced, “You have caused the South and Texas to receive greater recognition than any other individual in the history of this country.” Mr. Jones continued to realize his
Jesse H. Jones with President Roosevelt in Houston, 1930s
vision of a great city and in 1929 completed a 35-story Art Deco building for the
Depression. After the successful meeting,
President Franklin Roosevelt expanded
Gulf Oil Company and his National Bank
Mr. Jones wrote to one of his colleagues,
the RFC’s powers and made Mr. Jones its
of Commerce. Shortly after the build- “I believe that all we have done, are doing
chairman. Under his leadership, the RFC
and must continue doing is necessary
disbursed more than $10 billion (about $175
ing was completed, the nation plunged into the Great Depression. When two
for the general welfare, and we cannot
billion in constant dollars) to reopen banks,
failing Houston banks were about to
escape being our brother’s keeper.” Mr.
save homes, farms and businesses, rescue
bring down many others throughout the
Jones’s work did not go unnoticed. Mr.
region, Mr. Jones gathered the city’s lead-
Jones’s
business
the railroads and bring electricity to rural
acumen
and
areas. Fannie Mae and the Export-Import
ers for three days and nights to work
civic leadership were called upon during
Bank are only two of the many enduring
out a plan that allowed the stable banks
the
agencies created by Mr. Jones and the RFC.
and several local companies to rescue
when President Herbert Hoover asked
Remarkably, the funds allocated for the mas-
the two faltering banks. As a result of
him in 1932 to serve on the board of the
sive RFC recovery efforts were returned to
depths
of
created
the
Great
Depression
Mr. Jones’s leadership and determination,
newly
Finance
the United States Treasury, along with a $500
no banks in Houston failed during the Great
Corporation (RFC). After his inauguration,
Reconstruction
million profit. Vice President John Nance Democratic National Convention, Houston, 1928
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90
the founders
Jesse H. Jones with the San Jacinto Monument model, 1930s
Mary Gibbs Jones and Jesse H. Jones
Garner once said about Mr. Jones, “He has
After 15 years of public service in
council of New York’s Metropolitan Opera
allocated and loaned more money to vari-
Washington, D.C., the Joneses returned
and helped First Lady Mamie Eisenhower
ous institutions and enterprises than any
to Houston in 1947 and began to focus
support military widows. She joined Houston
other man in the history of the world.”
on
education
Endowment’s board in 1954, and one year
philanthropy.
They
felt
As World War II loomed, Mr. Jones
was the key to a healthy community and
later the Foundation made a $1 million grant
shifted the RFC’s focus from domestic eco-
established scholarship programs to help
to build the Mary Gibbs Jones College at Rice
nomics to global defense and used the cor-
students attend college. The programs
Institute (now Rice University) so women, for
poration’s enormous clout to build and equip
included minority students and always were
the first time, could live on campus. More
more than 2,000 plants that manufactured
divided equally between men and women.
than 30 scholarship programs were named
everything from airplanes and battleships to
By the time Mr. Jones passed away on June
for Mrs. Jones, and since her death on August
penicillin and synthetic rubber, an industry
1, 1956, the Foundation had helped more than
20, 1962, many more Houston Endowment
the RFC developed from the lab. In 1940, after
4,000 students attend 57 colleges and univer-
grants have carried her name as a tribute to
Congress passed a special resolution allow-
sities. In her later years, Mrs. Jones brought
her public service and philanthropy.
ing Mr. Jones to become secretary of com-
opera to Houston radio, served on the general
merce while maintaining his RFC position, the “Saturday Evening Post” reported, “Next to the President, no man in the government and probably in the United States wields greater powers.” Today scholars give Jesse Jones a tremendous amount of credit for his role in saving capitalism during the Great Depression and mobilizing industry in time to fight and win World War II.
Seventy-seven years ago, the Joneses began donating the wealth they amassed to Houston Endowment so they could, in perpetuity, continue to help create a thriving community where they had prospered.
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Neighborhood children enjoying the recently renovated playground at Wilson Montessori in Houston ISD. Houston Endowment donated $170,000 to SPARK to construct community parks on Houston area public school campuses. pg. 92
Tom Callins, Callins Photography
THE FOUNDATION Houston Endowment is governed by its board of directors and managed by its professional staff, partnering with charitable organizations to help create a vibrant community where the opportunity to thrive is available for all. Since its inception, Houston Endowment has contributed more than $1.8 billion ($3.2 billion in constant dollars). 2014
$1 .8 billion
$1,800,000,000
2010
$1,500,000,000
GRANTS TO DATE 2003
$3 .2 billion
$1,000,000,000
CONSTANT DOLLARS
1994
$500,000,000
1975
$100,000,000
1963
$25,000,000
1937
$9,317
1951
$1,000,000
C U M U L ATI V E G R ANT DIS BURS E ME NTS — MIL E STO NE S
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VISION
Vision Statement We are externally focused. We understand our diverse and changing community. We respect and learn from our grantees. We value transparency in our work.
We connect our decisions to clear goals. We measure our success by what our grantees achieve. We ensure our grants are linked to board-approved goals. We use defined strategies within our broad program areas. We make disciplined decisions. We remain open to new opportunities.
We commit to continuous learning. We look for clear measures of successful outcomes when considering a grant. We work with our grantees to develop measurements that serve our shared goals. We share successes and failures so that our grantees and community can learn with us.
We are good stewards of the Foundation’s assets. We are mindful of our legacy and reputation in the community. We protect and grow our financial assets for the benefit of the community in perpetuity. We have the right people, in the right jobs, doing the right things. We hold ourselves accountable for bringing our best every day. We protect and nurture our culture. Our people, processes and personal conduct support our mission.
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94
these principles guide our conduct inside and outside the organization .
Integrity We adhere to the highest ethical standards and are open, honest and objective.
guiding principles
guiding principles
Respect We seek and value diverse ideas and opinions. We are humble and gracious.
Collaboration We create connections to leverage collective strengths.
Discipline We act with a sense of both urgency and care, making every dollar and every hour count.
Excellence We work hard, smart and with passion, holding ourselves accountable to high standards.
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board of directors
board of directors Houston Endowment is governed by a selfperpetuating board of directors who are elected to three-year terms. Directors, who can serve up to four terms, typically are chosen from business and civic leaders in Houston.
Anne S. Chao ELECTED FEBRUARY 2, 2010
Anne Chao graduated from Wellesley College and received her master’s and doctoral degrees from Rice University, where she is a lecturer in the History Department and a project manager of the Houston Asian American Archive. At Rice she also holds the title of adjunct lecturer in the School of Humanities and visiting professor at the Chao Center for Asian Studies. Dr. Chao serves on the governing boards of the Houston Ballet, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and the Dunhuang Foundation. She serves on the advisory boards of Teach For America and Rice University’s Chao Center for Asian Studies, the Shepherd School of Music, the Center for the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality, the Humanities Research Council and the School of Humanities.
Anthony R. Chase ELECTED FEBRUARY 4, 2014
Tony Chase is chairman and chief executive officer of ChaseSource, L.P., a staffing and real estate development firm. Mr. Chase is also a professor of law at the University of Houston Law Center. After attending Houston public schools, he earned a bachelor’s degree with honors from Harvard College, a law degree from Harvard Law School and a master of business administration degree from Harvard Business School. Mr. Chase serves on the governing boards of the Texas Medical Center, KIPP Houston, St. John’s School, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, The Plaza Group and Paragon Offshore. He is a past chair of the Greater Houston Partnership and a past deputy chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Mr. Chase is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and an Eagle Scout.
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96
Linnet F. Deily
Douglas L. Foshee
Board of directors
ELECTED FEBRUARY 13, 2007
Linnet Deily graduated from The University of Texas at Austin and received a master of arts in international management from The University of Texas at Dallas. She currently serves on the boards of directors of Chevron Corporation and Honeywell International Inc. She has served as deputy U.S. trade representative and U.S. ambassador to the World Trade Organization, vice chairman of the Charles Schwab Corporation and chairman and chief executive officer of First Interstate Bank of Texas. Ms. Deily currently serves as executive chair of the Episcopal Health Foundation and on the boards of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and the Houston Zoo; she is also on the M.D. Anderson Board of Visitors. She previously served as president of the Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas and on the board of regents of The University of Texas System.
ELECTED FEBRUARY 2, 2010
Douglas L. Foshee is chairman, president and chief executive officer of Sallyport Investments LLC. He is former chairman, president and chief executive officer of El Paso Corporation. Previously he served in executive positions at Halliburton, Nuevo Energy Company, Torch Energy Advisors Inc. and ARCO International Oil and Gas Company. Mr. Foshee earned a master of business administration degree from the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University and a bachelor of business administration degree from Texas State University. Mr. Foshee serves on the boards of Cameron International Corporation, Texas Business Hall of Fame Foundation and NextOp, Inc., a veterans organization that he co-founded. He is a member of the Rice University board of trustees, the Council of Overseers for the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University and KIPP’s board of trustees. He is a recipient of the 2007 Ellis Island Medal of Honor for his commitment to helping children succeed and his leadership role in the business community. In 2008, Mr. Foshee was named Distinguished Alumni at Texas State University, and in 2012 he was inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame.
Anthony W. Hall, Jr. ELECTED JANUARY 28, 2003
An attorney now in private practice, Anthony Hall previously served as the chief administrative officer and city attorney for the City of Houston. He is a graduate of Howard University in Washington, D.C., and the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. Mr. Hall has served as a representative in the Texas Legislature, a councilmember-at-large on the Houston City Council and chairman of the board of directors of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County. Mr. Hall serves on the board of directors of Kinder Morgan and is a past member of the board of directors of El Paso Corporation and the Coastal Corporation. He is chairman of the Boule Foundation and is past national president of Sigma Pi Phi fraternity. He serves on the boards of Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas, Inc., the Ensemble Theatre and Lone Star Flight Museum. Mr. Hall is a Vietnam veteran who attained the rank of captain and received the Purple Heart and three Bronze Stars.
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Jesse H. Jones II
board of directors
ELECTED FEBRUARY 13, 2007
Jesse H. Jones II is the grandnephew of Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones. He graduated from The University of Texas at Austin, and he currently has interests in several wireless communication ventures in the southwest and a snack food company in Georgia. Mr. Jones is former chairman of the Houston Ballet Foundation and remains on its board and Executive Committee. He also serves on the boards of the Independent Arts Collaborative (the MATCH) and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, is an advisory director for the Rothko Chapel and serves as an advisory board member on the UTHealth Development Board. He is the board chairman of the Foundation for the Society for the Performing Arts. Previously he served as president of DePelchin Children’s Center and board chairman of the Foundation for DePelchin Children’s Center, board chairman of the Society for the Performing Arts and a member of the boards of the Alley Theatre, Houston Achievement Place, Texas Freedom Network, Houston Arts Alliance, ChildBuilders, the Mental Health Association and Planned Parenthood.
David L. Mendez CHAIR ELECTED JANUARY 31, 2006
David Mendez is vice chairman of Middle Market Banking & Specialized Industries at JPMorgan Chase. He began his career at the bank after graduating from The University of Texas at Austin in 1975. Mr. Mendez serves on the boards of Texas Children’s Hospital, Central Houston and the Dean’s Executive Board of the University of Houston’s C.T. Bauer College of Business. His recent accomplishments and civic contributions include chairman of the Center for Houston’s Future for 2004-2005, member of the board of trustees and Executive Committee of the United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast, where he served as a co-chairman of the 2003-2004 citywide fundraising campaign, and member of the Executive Committee of the Greater Houston Partnership. He has served on the Galveston-Houston Diocese Bishop’s Finance Council, the 2004 Super Bowl Host Committee and the board of directors of Catholic Charities. He served as honorary chairman for the 2011 Urban League’s Gala and for the 2012 Avenue CDC Art on the Avenue event. In 2014, he and his wife, Terri, were recipients of the Career and Recovery Resources Barrier Breakers Award recognizing their years of volunteerism and community service.
Paul B. Murphy, Jr. ELECTED JANUARY 31, 2006
Paul B. Murphy, Jr., is the chief executive officer of Cadence Bancorp LLC, a Houston-based bank with $8.1 billion in assets. He was previously chief executive officer of Amegy Bank of Texas. A graduate of Mississippi State University, he also earned a master of business administration degree from The University of Texas at Austin. He began his banking career at Allied Bank of Texas and helped found Southwest Bank of Texas, the predecessor to Amegy Bank. Mr. Murphy serves on the governing boards of Oceaneering International, Inc.; Hines Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc.; the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Houston Branch; and the Children’s Museum of Houston.
Ann B. Stern PRESIDENT AND CEO ELECTED JANUARY 31, 2012
Ann Stern became president of Houston Endowment on March 1, 2012. Prior to that, she was executive vice president of Texas Children’s Hospital, where she managed inpatient clinical operations and administration. Ms. Stern previously practiced law with Beck, Redden & Secrest and Andrews Kurth, and she taught business law at the University of St. Thomas. She earned her bachelor’s and law degrees from The University of Texas at Austin. In 2011, she received the Distinguished Alumnus Award for Community Service from The University of Texas School of Law. Ms. Stern chairs the board of St. John’s School and serves as a director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. pg.
98
thank you
Anthony W. Hall JR. Houston Endowment’s board and staff offer their sincere appreciation to Anthony W. Hall, Jr. for his 12 years of exemplary service on the board of directors. Mr. Hall first joined the board on January 28, 2003, and served until February 10, 2015, the maximum term for directors. He served as chair of the board from February 2, 2010, to February 5, 2013. During his service on the board, Houston Endowment invested more than $835 million in improving education; assisting the underserved; supporting the arts; protecting the environment; and increasing access to health care. More than 3,800 Houston area students received scholarships and were named Jones Scholars. Through Mr. Hall’s leadership, Houston Endowment has made greater Houston a more vibrant community and has honored Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones’s vision and legacy.
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board of directors
independent members of the investment committee
J. Philip Ferguson Philip Ferguson, a graduate of Texas Christian University and The University of Texas Law School, worked for 45 years in investment management with current involvement on the board of managers of Salient Partners L.P., on the Investment Committee for Silver Ventures and as non-executive chair of the Investment Committee of Ascendant Advisors LLC. Mr. Ferguson held various executive positions with AIM Capital Management, Inc. from 2000 to 2007, serving most recently as president and chief investment officer. Previously, he held senior positions at several investment management firms, including Beutel, Goodman & Co., Lehman Brothers, Inc. and Goldman, Sachs & Co. Mr. Ferguson is currently a director of ABM Industries, Inc. and served for nine years on the board of directors of The University of Texas Investment Management Company, where he chaired the Compensation Committee and was a member of the Risk and Policy Committees. Mr. Ferguson also serves or has served on various investment and civic boards, including those of the Investment Adviser Association, the Houston Ballet, the Memorial Hermann Foundation, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the Advisory Committee of the MBA Investment Fund at the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin and the Chancellor’s Advisory Council at Texas Christian University.
L.E. Simmons L. E. Simmons graduated from the University of Utah, studied at the London School of Economics and received his master’s from Harvard Business School. He is founder and chairman of SCF Partners and serves on the boards of directors of Zions Bancorporation, Ellison Ranching Company and United Airlines. He is on the board, and former chairman, of Texas Children’s Hospital; a former trustee of Rice University and former chairman of the Council of Overseers for its Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business; and a trustee of the Gordon and Mary Cain Pediatric Neurology Research Foundation. He also serves on the Board of Dean’s Advisors for the Harvard Business School, the London School of Economics North American Advisory Council, the advisory board of Scripps Cardiovascular Institute and the National Advisory Council of the University of Utah, and he was formerly a member and chairman of Houston Endowment’s board of directors.
Bruce Zimmerman Bruce Zimmerman is the chief executive officer and chief investment officer of The University of Texas Investment Management Company (UTIMCO), one of the largest university endowments in the nation, responsible for investing over $33 billion. An honors graduate of Duke University and Harvard Business School, he began his career at Bain and Company and then served in a variety of management roles at Texas Commerce Bank (now JPMorgan Chase). Mr. Zimmerman served as chief investment officer for Citigroup’s Global Pension Plans before joining UTIMCO in 2007.
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staff
staff A S O F AUGU ST 2 0 1 5
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Ann B. Stern
Lisa A. Hall
PRESIDENT AND CEO
VICE PRESIDENT FOR PROGRAMS
Sheryl L. Johns
F. Xavier Pena
VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADMINISTRATION
VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE / GENERAL COUNSEL
Staff
Deborah Bessire
Rosa H. Cervantes
Long Chu
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
MANAGER OF ACCOUNTING
PROGRAM OFFICER
Jeryce E. Clayton
Wendy Montoya Cloonan
Susan Connell
GRANT ASSOCIATE
SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
La Shaunda Davis
David Goodman, Ph.D.
Meghna Goswami
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
DIRECTOR OF EVALUATION AND LEARNING
PROGRAM OFFICER
Jennifer Hines
Jennifer L. Jouas
Elizabeth G. Love
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
MANAGER OF FINANCE AND SPECIAL PROJECTS
SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER
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staff Katlyn McDonough
Paul W. McKinney
Onica Miller
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND CEO
OFFICE ASSISTANT
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Thomas C. Nall, Jr.
Meridian Napoli
Jamie Perkins
INFORMATION OFFICER
DIRECTOR OF GRANT MANAGEMENT
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT / PARALEGAL
Charles Plaster
Taylor Roe
Tonyel L. Simon
GRANT ASSOCIATE
GRANT SYSTEMS & REPORTING MANAGER
PROGRAM OFFICER
Leslie C. Wang SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER
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Financial report
Financial Report investments During 2014, the value of Houston Endowment’s investments increased from $1.694 to $1.720 billion. The $26 million net increase includes investment income and the increase in the market value of the investments less grant payments and investment and operating expenses. Total investment return (income plus capital appreciation), after investment fees, for the year was 7.2 percent. The average annual compound return for the past five years, net of fees, was 9.7 percent and for the past 10 years was 7.1 percent. At year-end, the Foundation’s endowment was invested as follows:
1% 6%
Cash and Miscellaneous
38%
Marketable Equity
Fixed Income
29% Private Equity and Real Assets
26% Alternative Strategies in Marketable Equity
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In 2014, Houston Endowment’s target allocation for grants was $83 million. Each year’s allocation is based on five percent of a three-year average of the endowment’s market value. The goals of this spending policy are to provide a relatively stable pattern of spending on grants, despite fluctuations in security markets, and to preserve the inflation-adjusted value of the endowment in perpetuity. Grant allocations for any given year will differ from the total grants approved and total grants paid during that year. In 2014, the board of directors approved 190 grants totaling $63 million, some of which will be paid in future years. Also, $85 million was paid on 358 grants, some of which were approved in prior years.
financial report
gr ant spending
In addition to its regular grantmaking program, Houston Endowment matches, on a two-for-one basis, personal gifts made to charitable organizations by the Foundation’s directors and staff. In 2014, $420,133 in grants was paid under the matching gift program. Under a directed grant program that allows directors and other program participants designated by the board to allocate certain amounts in grants to charitable organizations of their choosing, $697,500 in grants was paid in 2014. The Foundation also made grants of $75,000 to organizations that support philanthropy and the charitable sector. Since Houston Endowment was founded in 1937, the Foundation has paid more than $1.8 billion ($3.2 billion in constant dollars) in grants.
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grant spending in millions of dollars
100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 $ 0
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
f i n a n c i a l s tat e m e n t s The Foundation prepares financial statements on the federal excise tax basis of accounting. Once audited financial statements for the years ending December 31, 2014 and 2013, are complete, they will be posted on the Foundation’s Web site at www.houstonendowment.org. pg. 107
Houston Endowment makes grants to nonprofit organizations that are recognized as charitable organizations by the Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation supports organizations that serve Harris County and contiguous counties* in Texas. Houston Endowment provides funds to organizations that support and promote arts and culture, education, the environment, health and human services. The Foundation does not fund religious activities, fundraising events or galas.
grant application
grant application
Houston Endowment accepts applications only through its online Grant Management System. To learn about submitting online applications, please click on “Application Guidelines� at www.houstonendowment.org or call 713.238.8100. *Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Liberty, Montgomery and Waller Counties.
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index
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3 A Bereavement Foundation 71
Center for Houston’s Future Inc. 80
A Caring Safe Place Inc. 74
Center for Reform of School Systems Inc. 31
Achieving the Dream Inc. 32
Chamber Music Houston Inc 15
Adult Reading Center Inc. 79
Child Advocates Incorporated 75
AIDS Foundation Houston 59
Child Advocates of Montgomery County Inc. 75
Air Alliance Houston 44, 47, 62
Child Builders 75
Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Houston-Galveston 62
Children at Risk Inc. 77
Alley Theatre 15
Children’s Defense Fund 54, 59
Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries Inc. 71
Children’s Museum Inc. 2, 20
American Festival for the Arts 15
Children’s Prison Arts Project 77
American Leadership Forum 81
Chinese Community Center Inc. 71
The Arc of Greater Houston 74
Christian Community Service Center Inc. 71
Ars Lyrica Houston 15
Citizen Schools Inc. 31
Art Council Inc. 21
Citizens’ Environmental Coalition Educational Fund 50
Art League of Houston 15
Citizens for Animal Protection Inc. 50
ArtBridge 71
Citizens for Blueprint Houston 49
Artist Boat Inc. 48
Classical Theatre Company 15
Asia Society Texas Center 20
Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County 71
Association of Fundraising Professionals-Greater Houston Chapter 81
Collaborative for Children 32
Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges 31
College Forward 32
Aurora Picture Show 15
Communities Foundation of Texas Inc. 32
Avance Inc. 77
Communities in Schools Bay Area Inc. 77
AVDA 75
Communities in Schools of Houston Inc. 77
AVID Center 32
Community Family Centers-Centros Familiares de la Comunidad 71
Bach Society Houston 15
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston 15
Bay Area Habitat for Humanity Inc. 80
Corporation for Supportive Housing 71, 80
Bay Area Homeless Services Inc. 71
The Council on Alcohol and Drugs 55, 59
Bayou Land Conservancy 46, 48 Bayou Preservation Association Inc. 47
Court Appointed Special Advocates CASA of Liberty and Chambers Counties 76
Bering Omega Community Services 59
Covenant House Texas 77
Best Buddies International, Inc. 75
Crisis Intervention of Houston Incorporated 71
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star 77
Cultural Data Project 21
BikeHouston Inc. 43, 49
Da Camera Society of Texas 15
Brazoria County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 50
Dance Houston 15
Bridge Over Troubled Waters Inc. 75
Dance of Asian America 16
Bridges to Life 71
Dance Source Houston 21
Buckner Children and Family Services Inc. 80
Darkness to Light 76
Buffalo Bayou Partnership 4
Daya Inc. 76
Casa de Esperanza de los Ninos Incorporated 75
DBSA Greater Houston 59
Catastrophic Theatre Inc. 15
DePelchin Children’s Center 76
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston 66, 71
Diverse Works Inc. 14, 16
Center for Community Change 59
E3 Alliance 24, 32
Center for Effective Philanthropy Inc. 32
The Education Foundation of Harris County 77
College for All Texans Foundation: Closing the Gaps 32
Harris County Hospital District Foundation 60
El Centro de Corazon 59
Healthcare for the Homeless–Houston 56, 60
Engenderhealth Inc. 76
Heritage Society 20
Enroll America 59
Hermann Park Conservancy 16
Ensemble Theater 10, 16
HITS Theatre 17
Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated 47
Holocaust Museum Houston 20
Environmental Fund for Texas 50
Hope and Healing Center at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church Houston 78
Environmental Integrity Project 47
House of Amos Inc. 72
Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services 60
Houston A+ Challenge 33
Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston Texas 16
Houston Achievement Place 78
Executive Service Corps of Houston Inc. 80
Houston Advanced Research Center 42, 48
Express Theatre 16
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center 45, 51
Eye Care for Kids Foundation 60
Houston Area Women’s Center Inc. 76
Families Empowered 32
Houston Arts Alliance 22
Family Promise of Montgomery County Inc. 71
Houston Audubon Society 48
Family Service Center at Houston and Harris County 60
Houston Ballet Foundation 17
Fort Bend County Child Advocates Inc. 67, 76
Houston Baptist University 33
Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation Department 78
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft 17
Fort Bend County Women’s Center, Inc. 76
Houston Center for Literacy 79
Fort Bend Family Promise 72
Houston Center for Photography 17
Fort Bend Senior Citizens Meals on Wheels & Much Much More Inc. 72
Houston Chamber Choir 17
FotoFest Inc. 16
Houston Community Health Centers Inc. 60
Foundation for Modern Music Inc. 16
Houston Compass Inc. 72
Fourth Ward Clinic 60
Houston Early Music 17
FrenetiCore 16
Houston Galveston Institute Inc. 60
FuelEd Schools Inc. 26, 32
Houston Grand Opera Association Inc. 17
Fundacion Latino Americana De Accion Social Inc. 60
Houston Health Foundation 60
Galveston Bay Foundation 42, 47
Houston Hispanic Forum 33
Galveston County Economic Alliance Foundation Inc. 79
Houston Humane Society 51
Galveston Historical Foundation Inc. 20
Houston International Dance Coalition 17
Genesys Works 78
Houston Metropolitan Dance Center Inc. 17
Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston 16
Houston Museum of Natural Science 20
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council 78
Houston Parks Board 80
Girls Inc. of Greater Houston 70, 78
Houston Public Media Foundation 11, 22
Glasstire 22
Houston Repertoire Ballet 17
Grantmakers in the Arts 22
Houston Rescue and Restore Coalition 80
Greater Houston Community Foundation 72
Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 51
Greens Bayou Corridor Coalition 48
Houston Symphony Society 17
Gulf Coast – A Journal of Literature and Fine Arts 16
Houston Tomorrow 50
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory Inc. 50
Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program Inc. 72
Harris County Children’s Protective Services Fund 78
Houston Youth Symphony & Ballet 17
Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council 76
Houston Zoo Inc. 6, 20
Harris County Healthcare Alliance 52
Houston-Harris County Immunization Registry Inc. 59
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Education Pioneers Inc. 31
Houston Clean City Commission Inc. 50
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Human Rights First 72
NAMI Gulf Coast 61
Humble Area Assistance Ministries 72
National College Access Network Inc. 33
Immigrant Legal Resource Center 72
National Immigration Forum Inc. 80
Inprint Inc. 17
National Parks Conservation Association 49
Interface Samaritan Counseling Centers 60
National Society to Prevent Blindness 61
Interfaith CarePartners, Inc. 75
National Staff Development Council 31
Interfaith Caring Ministries Inc. 72
National Wildlife Federation 48
Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston 75
The Nature Discovery Center Inc. 51
Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones Scholars Program 34, 36–39
Nehemiah Center Inc. 78
Jewish Family Service 72
Neighborhood Centers Inc. 80
John P. McGovern Museum of Health & Medical Science 21
Network of Behavioral Health Providers Inc. 61
Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas Inc. 35
New Hope Housing Inc. 68, 81
Karen Stokes Dance 18
NobleMotion Dance 18
Katy Prairie Conservancy 48
Northwest Assistance Ministries 69, 73
Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center 18
OneGoal 33
Kick Drugs Out of America Foundation 78
The OneStar Foundation 81
Kids Hope USA Inc. 78
Opera in the Heights 19
KIND Inc. 72
Orange Show Foundation 19
Land Trust Alliance Incorporated 49
Palmer Drug Abuse Program-Houston Inc. 73
Lawndale Art and Performance Center 18
Partners for Harris County Children Inc. 76
Literacy Advance of Houston Inc. 79
Playworks Education Energized 78
Literacy Volunteers of Fort Bend County Inc. 80
Posse Foundation 33
Lone Star College System 31
Preservation Houston 21
Main Street Ministries Houston 72
Prison Entrepreneurship Program 80
Main Street Theater at Autry House 18
Project GRAD Houston 33
Making It Better 78
Project Row Houses 21
MDRC 33
Public Citizen Foundation Inc. 47
Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas 57, 60
Rebuilding Together Houston 81
Memorial Assistance Ministries Inc. 73
Relay Graduate School of Education 27, 31
Menil Foundation Inc. 18
Resolve It Inc. 79
Mental Health America of Greater Houston Inc. 58, 60
Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston County 76
The Mercury Baroque Ensemble 18
River Oaks Chamber Orchestra 19
Mid-America Arts Alliance 22
The Rose 61
Miller Theatre Advisory Board Inc. 18
Rothko Chapel 21
Missions of Yahweh Inc. 73
San Jacinto Museum of History Association 21
Montgomery County Emergency Assistance 73
San Jose Clinic 61
Montgomery County Youth Services Inc. 78
Scenic Texas Inc. 50
Montrose Counseling Center Inc. 61
SEARCH Homeless Services 73
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston 8, 18
Several Dancers Core 19
Museum of Printing History 21
Shelter Providers of Houston Inc. 73
Music in Context 18 Musiqa 18
Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America Inc. 19
Nameless Sound 18
Society for the Performing Arts 19
NAMI Greater Houston 61
Southeast Area Ministries 73
Turtle Island Restoration Network 51
SPARK 49, 90
United States Veterans Initiative 74
Spaulding for Children 76
United Way of Baytown Area 33
Spay-Neuter Assistance Program Inc. 51
United Way of Greater Houston 74
Spring Branch Baseball Program Inc. 79
United Ways of Texas Inc. 79
St. Vincent’s Episcopal House & Preschool 73
University of Houston 20, 81
Stages Inc. 12, 19
University of Houston Clear Lake 33
Star of Hope Mission 64, 73
University of Houston Downtown 28, 34
Tahirih Justice Center 77
University of Houston-Victoria 61
Tamina Community Center 73
University of St. Thomas 35
Target Hunger 73
The University of Texas at Austin 34
Teach For America Inc. 31
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 59, 62, 79
Texans Together Education Fund 81
Urban Harvest Inc. 40, 50
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 48
Virtuosi of Houston 20
Texas Accountants & Lawyers for the Arts 22
VN Teamwork 74
Texas African American History Memorial Foundation 21
Voices Breaking Boundaries 20
Texas Agricultural Land Trust 49
Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers Southwest 75
Texas Appleseed 81
W. Oscar Neuhaus Memorial Foundation 34
Texas Association for Infant Mental Health 79
Wesley Community Center Inc. 79
Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Inc. 59
West Houston Assistance Ministries Inc. 74
Texas Charter Schools Association 33
Western Governors University 34
Texas Community College Education Initiative 33
Westside Homeless Partnership 74
Texas Council on Family Violence Incorporated 77
William Marsh Rice University 47, 48, 50
Texas Cultural Trust Council 13, 22
Woman’s Heart 74
Texas Folklife Resources 19
The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Research 62
Texas Impact Education Fund 48
The Women’s Home 74
Texas Institute for Education Reform 31
Women’s Resource of Greater Houston 81
Texas Land Conservancy 49
Wonderworks 35
Texas Land Trust Council 49
Writers in the Schools 29, 34
Texas League of Conservation Voters Educational Fund 47
YES Prep Public Schools Inc. 34
Texas Medical Center Orchestra 19
Young Audiences Inc. of Houston 22
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Spacetaker 22
Texas One Voice A Collaborative for Health & Human Services 62, 82 Texas Public Interest Research Group Education Fund Inc. 61 Texas Repertory Theatre Company Inc. 19 Texas Southern University 30, 33, 50, 81 Texas State Historical Association 21 Texas Tribune Inc. 35 Texas Water Foundation Inc. 48 Texas Woman’s University 77 Theatre Under The Stars Inc. 19 The Mission Continues 74 ToolBank USA Inc. 82 Trees for Houston 49 Trust for Public Land 48, 49
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