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Houston Endowment is a nonpartisan, private foundation that exists to serve the people of Greater Houston. We believe in the power of bringing people together to solve problems at their very root.
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That's why our partners, Fresh Arts and @smudataarts.bsky.social, sought artists' input about the 2026 Greater Houston Artist Survey during a recent town hall.
November 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
That's why our partners, Fresh Arts and @smudataarts.bsky.social, sought artists' input about the 2026 Greater Houston Artist Survey during a recent town hall.
What does it take to create a thriving environment where artists can live and work? Collaboration and data.
November 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
What does it take to create a thriving environment where artists can live and work? Collaboration and data.
Between panels and speakers, nonprofit professionals were invited to recharge and connect with others in the Common Good Corner, a lounge hosted by Houston Endowment.
November 21, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Between panels and speakers, nonprofit professionals were invited to recharge and connect with others in the Common Good Corner, a lounge hosted by Houston Endowment.
The @texastribune.org brought together some of Texas’ most inspiring thinkers, leaders, and innovators to discuss the issues that matter most during its annual #TribFest25.
November 21, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The @texastribune.org brought together some of Texas’ most inspiring thinkers, leaders, and innovators to discuss the issues that matter most during its annual #TribFest25.
We joined San Jacinto College this summer to celebrate the first graduates of its BAS in Early Childhood Education. Among them: Priscilla Alverio—a single mom, full-time teacher, and now college graduate.
#HoustonEducation #EarlyChildhood
#HoustonEducation #EarlyChildhood
November 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
We joined San Jacinto College this summer to celebrate the first graduates of its BAS in Early Childhood Education. Among them: Priscilla Alverio—a single mom, full-time teacher, and now college graduate.
#HoustonEducation #EarlyChildhood
#HoustonEducation #EarlyChildhood
We are grateful to our President and CEO, Ann B. Stern, for her strategic vision and inspired leadership. Read about her enormous legacy in this week’s issue of the Houston Business Journal. https://f.mtr.cool/tnmhqdpbzz
November 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We are grateful to our President and CEO, Ann B. Stern, for her strategic vision and inspired leadership. Read about her enormous legacy in this week’s issue of the Houston Business Journal. https://f.mtr.cool/tnmhqdpbzz
Nine area community colleges recently received $5 million--it's an investment from Houston Endowment that will unlock opportunities for Houston's students.
November 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Nine area community colleges recently received $5 million--it's an investment from Houston Endowment that will unlock opportunities for Houston's students.
This Veterans Day, we’re proud to recognize the many ways veterans lead in civic life.
Grantee We the Veterans’ new Veteran Civic Health Index goes beyond the data.
#VeteransDay #CivicEngagement
Grantee We the Veterans’ new Veteran Civic Health Index goes beyond the data.
#VeteransDay #CivicEngagement
November 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
This Veterans Day, we’re proud to recognize the many ways veterans lead in civic life.
Grantee We the Veterans’ new Veteran Civic Health Index goes beyond the data.
#VeteransDay #CivicEngagement
Grantee We the Veterans’ new Veteran Civic Health Index goes beyond the data.
#VeteransDay #CivicEngagement
At a recent SMU DataArts lecture, Bao-Long Chu shared how Houston Endowment is shifting its approach to arts funding: building on data, drawing from lessons in parks, and emphasizing civic participation.
#ArtsFunding #HoustonCulture
@smudataarts.bsky.social
#ArtsFunding #HoustonCulture
@smudataarts.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
At a recent SMU DataArts lecture, Bao-Long Chu shared how Houston Endowment is shifting its approach to arts funding: building on data, drawing from lessons in parks, and emphasizing civic participation.
#ArtsFunding #HoustonCulture
@smudataarts.bsky.social
#ArtsFunding #HoustonCulture
@smudataarts.bsky.social
→ Last year close to 60% of the new teachers entering the classroom were uncertified.
→ Currently about 12% of our teachers in our schools are still uncertified.
→ Currently about 12% of our teachers in our schools are still uncertified.
November 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
→ Last year close to 60% of the new teachers entering the classroom were uncertified.
→ Currently about 12% of our teachers in our schools are still uncertified.
→ Currently about 12% of our teachers in our schools are still uncertified.
Houston Endowment is proud to join funders nationwide in supporting the Literary Arts Fund and championing the country’s most underfunded artistic field.
#LiteraryArts #ArtsFunding @literaryartsfund.bsky.social
#LiteraryArts #ArtsFunding @literaryartsfund.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Houston Endowment is proud to join funders nationwide in supporting the Literary Arts Fund and championing the country’s most underfunded artistic field.
#LiteraryArts #ArtsFunding @literaryartsfund.bsky.social
#LiteraryArts #ArtsFunding @literaryartsfund.bsky.social
For some who dream of becoming a teacher, getting certified may feel unattainable. But regional districts have an innovative, flexible solution to help people make their dream a reality: Grow Your Own programs.
November 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
For some who dream of becoming a teacher, getting certified may feel unattainable. But regional districts have an innovative, flexible solution to help people make their dream a reality: Grow Your Own programs.
House Bill 2 provides $400M/year to strengthen Texas’ teacher pipeline. Districts must act by Dec. 1 to access it.
Education leaders are moving—before time runs out.
#PublicEducation #TeacherWorkforce
Education leaders are moving—before time runs out.
#PublicEducation #TeacherWorkforce
November 4, 2025 at 9:02 PM
House Bill 2 provides $400M/year to strengthen Texas’ teacher pipeline. Districts must act by Dec. 1 to access it.
Education leaders are moving—before time runs out.
#PublicEducation #TeacherWorkforce
Education leaders are moving—before time runs out.
#PublicEducation #TeacherWorkforce
How has a teacher positively impacted your life? On the first episode of Upstream, our guests reflect on the teachers who built deep connections and fostered a place of belonging—even if that meant allowing a dog in the classroom.
November 3, 2025 at 10:55 PM
How has a teacher positively impacted your life? On the first episode of Upstream, our guests reflect on the teachers who built deep connections and fostered a place of belonging—even if that meant allowing a dog in the classroom.
Houston Endowment President & CEO Ann Barnett Stern highlighted the power of unity at the Greater Houston Arts Forum: “Today is a milestone. Coming together across disciplines & organizations proves this sector’s strength and vitality.”
October 31, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Houston Endowment President & CEO Ann Barnett Stern highlighted the power of unity at the Greater Houston Arts Forum: “Today is a milestone. Coming together across disciplines & organizations proves this sector’s strength and vitality.”
#ICYMI Houston arts leaders, creators & advocates gathered at the Hobby Center for the first Greater Houston Arts Forum, hosted by HouArts, Houston Arts Alliance & The Hobby Center. Celebrating National Arts & Humanities Month, the event explored the future of Houston’s creative ecosystem.
October 31, 2025 at 7:46 PM
#ICYMI Houston arts leaders, creators & advocates gathered at the Hobby Center for the first Greater Houston Arts Forum, hosted by HouArts, Houston Arts Alliance & The Hobby Center. Celebrating National Arts & Humanities Month, the event explored the future of Houston’s creative ecosystem.
How can education leaders strategically develop multi-year workforce plans? That was the question on the minds of participants at a recent convening of the Houston Community of Practice. Read more about their collaboration and learnings.
October 1, 2025 at 7:41 PM
How can education leaders strategically develop multi-year workforce plans? That was the question on the minds of participants at a recent convening of the Houston Community of Practice. Read more about their collaboration and learnings.
Today in history: Houston Endowment was established on September 25, 1937. We are incredibly grateful to our founders, Jess H. and Mary Gibbs Jones, for their enduring legacy of a thriving Houston.
September 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Today in history: Houston Endowment was established on September 25, 1937. We are incredibly grateful to our founders, Jess H. and Mary Gibbs Jones, for their enduring legacy of a thriving Houston.
A job description is now available for our next president and CEO. Learn more: https://f.mtr.cool/yrwjwcvlju
September 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
A job description is now available for our next president and CEO. Learn more: https://f.mtr.cool/yrwjwcvlju
Good news for our grantee partners: We're committing $15 million in flexible grants to strengthen nonprofit leadership and resiliency.
Learn more in this month's issue of The Channel : https://f.mtr.cool/fzzjvnxyxz
Learn more in this month's issue of The Channel : https://f.mtr.cool/fzzjvnxyxz
July 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Good news for our grantee partners: We're committing $15 million in flexible grants to strengthen nonprofit leadership and resiliency.
Learn more in this month's issue of The Channel : https://f.mtr.cool/fzzjvnxyxz
Learn more in this month's issue of The Channel : https://f.mtr.cool/fzzjvnxyxz
What if grant reporting felt more like a conversation? Our team has piloted oral reporting--supported by AI. The result? Less admin burden, deeper grantee insights, and deeper relationships. (1/2)
July 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
What if grant reporting felt more like a conversation? Our team has piloted oral reporting--supported by AI. The result? Less admin burden, deeper grantee insights, and deeper relationships. (1/2)
Have you visited the Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston? Built on the premise of its namesake’s challenge, “Be the change you wish to see,” it's the first in the western hemisphere dedicated to Gandhi. Explore how the museum came to be—and why Houston Endowment was a supporter.
July 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Have you visited the Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston? Built on the premise of its namesake’s challenge, “Be the change you wish to see,” it's the first in the western hemisphere dedicated to Gandhi. Explore how the museum came to be—and why Houston Endowment was a supporter.
After more than a decade of leadership, President and CEO Ann B. Stern is stepping down from her role. She will remain at the Foundation until a successor is named.
June 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
After more than a decade of leadership, President and CEO Ann B. Stern is stepping down from her role. She will remain at the Foundation until a successor is named.
Native or adapted vegetation covers 19,817 sq. feet of our site and helps to support local wildlife, reduce water consumption and enhance soil health. Native ground covering also helps to reduce erosion in the area. Thanks to our friends at GONative Landscaping!
June 10, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Native or adapted vegetation covers 19,817 sq. feet of our site and helps to support local wildlife, reduce water consumption and enhance soil health. Native ground covering also helps to reduce erosion in the area. Thanks to our friends at GONative Landscaping!
How can we ensure every student has a well-prepared and supported teacher? @texastribune.org reporters Sneha Dey and Jaden Edison moderate conversations on building a stronger future for Texas students. In Austin and online, May 6. RSVP: trib.it/X1pjh2
May 5, 2025 at 9:29 PM
How can we ensure every student has a well-prepared and supported teacher? @texastribune.org reporters Sneha Dey and Jaden Edison moderate conversations on building a stronger future for Texas students. In Austin and online, May 6. RSVP: trib.it/X1pjh2