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Feb 20, 2019 - Updated on Feb 18, 2022 - Original Article | Giving Compass https://givingcompass.org/article/how-philanthropy-can-support-racial-equity

Giving Guide OF HOUSTON BLACK-LED ORGANIZATIONS Ready to align your passions with a nonprofit? Type the nonprofit name or topic area into the search bar below. Elevating Awareness & Connecting Donors The Greater Houston Community Foundation Giving Guide of Houston Black-led Organizations is an online resource created to share information and raise awareness in the philanthropic community about how you can support Black-led organizations. With this guide, we’ve made it easy for you to find the causes that align with your charitable goals. You can browse Black-led organizations by categories including arts and culture, education, environment, housing, and more. ​ More Nonprofit Categories Arts & Culture Houston’s vibrant creative community has tremendous benefits for both our economy and our diverse population. ​ ​ ​ ​ Learn More Disasters Understanding disasters helps us minimize risks, mitigate impacts, and improve our response, ensuring a swift recovery for all, especially the vulnerable. Learn More Environment Fundamental to our existence are clean air, potable water, and temperatures being “just right” on Earth. And while eight billion people share this planet, most environmental impacts are felt locally — and unevenly. Learn More Civic Engagement When Houstonians stay connected and engaged, we cultivate trust and achieve more as a region. ​ ​ ​ ​ Learn More Economic Opportunity Access to fundamental elements of financial stability such as jobs, credit and entrepreneurial resources are essential to ensuring that all Houstonians can contribute to the building of a vibrant, equitable Houston. Learn More Health The physical and mental health and well-being of all Houstonians is essential to a thriving, equitable region. Learn More Community Context/Development Population growth, family composition, diversity and public safety provides us with valuable insight into how our communities are doing. Learn More Education The benefits of an education extend not only to earnings, health and quality of life, but also to future generations and the collective well-being and economy of our region. ​ ​ Learn More Housing Access to affordable and safe housing is critical to the health, quality of life, and well-being of all residents. Learn More Partners In particular, we want to honor and uplift the following individuals and organizations for their valuable contributions. We honor... LaTanya Flix Black Philanthropy Houston Brandi Holmes ImagiNoir Equity Group Kelli King-Jackson The Simmons Foundation Ryan Smith The Brown Foundation Cleve V. Tinsley IV ImagiNoir Equity Group Ann Ziker The Brown Foundation Submit Your Nonprofit

Explore Our Resources Understanding Houston ​To learn more about important community needs, visit UnderstandingHouston.org . Understanding Houston is a collaborative initiative led by the Greater Houston Community Foundation to empower us all with the information we need to act — individually and collectively — to build a Houston region that provides everyone the opportunity to reach their full potential. brings together disparate data across the three most populous counties (Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery) to provide an accessible, one-stop platform for understanding key quality-of-life issues for the Houston region. Learn More Videos The Danger of a Single Story Racism Has A Cost For Everyone Decolonizing Wealth Articles 11 Terms You Should Know to Better Understand Structural Racism 3 Post not marked as liked The Importance of Funding Leaders of Color To Build Equity and Justice 0 Post not marked as liked HOW PHILANTHROPY CAN SUPPORT RACIAL EQUITY 0 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 Are You Willing to Give Up Your Privilege? 0 Post not marked as liked Overcoming the Racial Bias in Philanthropic Funding 0 Post not marked as liked Racial Equity and Philanthropy Disparities in Funding for Leaders of Color Leave Impact on the Table 0 Post not marked as liked Websites Black Philanthropy Houston

A Small Step Toward Greater Racial Equity At Greater Houston Community Foundation, we recognize how much work there is to do in regards to creating awareness around racial injustice and we are taking the necessary steps towards listening, learning, and creating meaningful, lasting change. Within this guide, we define “Black-led” as an organization that is led by a Black CEO or executive director. Although we humbly realize that this guide does not fully reflect all of the impactful work that’s being done by local Black communities, we hope that it can act as an ever-evolving resource to increase giving to Black-led organizations over time. About Greater Houston Community Foundation Greater Houston Community Foundation inspires and creates meaningful and positive change with our donors and for our community. During this historic and important time of reflection in our country, Greater Houston Community Foundation (Foundation) is taking action to elevate awareness around equity and racial justice. There is much work to do and we are beginning a more intentional journey of listening, learning, and creating meaningful change. ​ The Giving Guide was created thanks to the support of many leaders in the philanthropic community and Foundation team research. Thank you to everyone that contributed and reviewed this list of Black-led organizations, including Black Philanthropy Houston and the many nonprofit and foundation leaders that are leading this important discussion around racial equity. ​ We want to honor and uplift the following individuals and organizations for their valuable contributions. ​ LaTanya Flix, Black Philanthropy Houston Brandi Holmes, ImagiNoir Equity Group Ryan Smith, The Brown Foundation Cleve V. Tinsley IV, ImagiNoir Equity Group Ann Ziker, The Brown Foundation Contact 515 Post Oak, Blvd., Suite 1000 Houston, Texas 77027 713-333-2200 connect@ghcf.org First Name Last Name Email Message Thanks for submitting! Send