DEAR COMMUNITY MEMBERS,

2022 was another year filled with creating meaningful and positive change with our donors and for our community. Through our partnerships, we have maximized the positive impact of philanthropy throughout our community. By year-end, over $301 million in grants were distributed throughout the region and beyond. Due to the generosity and commitment of our donors, Greater Houston Community Foundation’s total grant distribution has been more than $2.2 billion over the past 27 years.

In the spring of 2022, we celebrated many milestones in person for the first time since March 2020. Our celebrations included a reception and luncheon to honor over ten years of Next Gen programming through the Center for Family Philanthropy. At the luncheon, we released a national case study funded by our donors, Next Gen Donor Learning: Lessons Learned from Houston and the Field. Later in the spring, we celebrated the 25 years that Greater Houston Community Foundation has provided scholarship funds with our donors. Over the last 25 years, we have helped our donors award over $27.4 million in scholarships.

Throughout the fall, we focused on providing opportunities for donors to attend programs that help to inspire and create meaningful change. We hosted several learning series programs for our Next Gen Alumni Network, including programs that discussed developing giving plans, serving on nonprofit boards, and strategies for giving with family. In a first-of-its-kind partnership, Understanding Houston cohosted an event with Fort Bend County Health and Human Services (HHS) where we shared key trends, revealed the five priority areas arising from a recent Community Health Assessment, and provided residents the opportunity to provide direct input to inform a Fort Bend County HHS strategic plan to improve outcomes. In addition, through Understanding Houston, we briefed and convened nearly 600 philanthropic, nonprofit, and community leaders on critical community issues, including obstacles in accessing higher education, youth mental health, and ending homelessness, among others.

Looking ahead, Greater Houston Community Foundation is thrilled to launch a new initiative, the Community Impact Fund. The Community Impact Fund will help continue to sharpen our efforts to be a collective force for philanthropic good, support the Foundation’s community leadership initiatives, and fuel new, strategic investments focused on building a more vibrant Houston region for all. We are committed to continuing to show up for the Houston region, growing and evolving with Houston.

We all have different intrinsic motivators for dedicating our time, talent, and treasures to our community. Regardless of what motivates you to help our community make progress, we are grateful to each of you for making your mark in the community. On behalf of Greater Houston Community Foundation, thank you for another year of making a difference. Together, we are making a positive mark on our community.

Sincerely,

CHRIS WEEKLEY

Governing Board Chair, 2022-2024

STEPHEN D. MAISLIN

President & CEO