The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Houston

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

TO HELP THOSE AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE TO MOVE THEIR LIVES FORWARD.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY EIN: 74-1109620

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

HARRIS COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY SERVES AS A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR OVER 12,200 PHYSICIANS.

MISSION:

PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE FINANCIAL NEEDS OF ST. AGNES ACADEMY.

MISSION:

TO HOLD ENDOWMENT ASSETS FOR AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE PROGRAMS OF THE BLUE BIRD CIRCLE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

MISSION:

THE FAY SCHOOL OFFERS HIGH- QUALITY EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS IN PRESCHOOL THROUGH FIFTH GRADE.

MISSION:

THE CENTER IS A COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE FOR CHILDREN WITH HEARING LOSS, INCLUDING FULL-SCALE AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH THERAPY CLINICS, AS WELL AS AN AUDITORY-ORAL SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN 18 MOS. TO 6 YRS. THE CENTER'S PRIMARY MISSION IS TO TEACH HEARING IMPAIRED CHILDREN TO LISTEN, SPEAK AND READ.

MISSION:

THE HOUSTON BAR FOUNDATION IS THE CHARITABLE ARM OF THE HOUSTON BAR ASSOCIATION. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY AND PROMOTES COMMUNITY UNDERSTANDING OF OUR LEGAL SYSTEM.

MISSION:

TO ENCOURAGE THRIFT AMONG OUR MEMBERS CREATING A SOURCE OF CREDIT AT A FAIR RATE OF INTEREST AND TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THEM TO USE AND CONTROL THEIR MONEY.

MISSION:

PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO STUDENTS WHO ARE AT RISK OF DROPPING OUT OF THE TRADITIONAL EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide for the payment of life, sick, accident, or other benefits to the voluntary members of associations or their dependents or designated beneficiaries. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

HOUSTON HOSPICE PROVIDES UNCOMPROMISING, COMPASSIONATE END-OF-LIFE CARE TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. HOUSTON HOSPICE CARES FOR PATIENTS FROM ALL RACES, ETHNICITIES, RELIGIOUS BELIEFS AND PAYOR CLASSES, INCLUDING THOSE WITH NO FUNDING SOURCE.

MISSION:

HCEC PROVIDES 9-1-1 SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF NORTH HARRIS COUNTY WHILE OUR TRANSFER, OUTREACH EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, AND SPECIAL EVENTS DIVISIONS REACH OUT TO AREAS THROUGHOUT SOUTHEAST TEXAS. HCEC IS ABLE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL AMBULANCES TO THE DISTRICT WHICH IN TURN REDUCES RESPONSE TIME WHEN CITIZENS DIAL 9-1-1 FOR ASSISTANCE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

EPOCH PUBLIC FOUNDATION AIMS TO HELP MEDIA TO UPLIFT AND INFORM SOCIETY BY PUBLISHING QUALITY CONTENT THAT EMBODIES INTEGRITY, DIGNITY, AND THE BEST OF HUMANITY.

MISSION:

TO CONDUCT & SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE HOUSTON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.