Small Investments.
Big Ideas.
THE FUTURE STARTS TODAY
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UNDERSTANDING
THE
CHALLENGE
8th
HISD is the 8th largest district in the country
194,607
HISD educates more than 194,607 students each year
80%
NEARLY 80% OF HISD STUDENTS ARE CONSIDERED ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED
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OUR WORK
IN ACTION
See the amazing work the Houston Foundation does for HISD and the community.
DETERMINING
OUR FOUNDATION VALUES
INDEPENDENT
We operate independently from Houston ISD as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors.
INCLUSIVE & FAIR
We are dedicated to make education inclusive and fair for the Houston ISD community of students and educators.
TRUSTED AND TRANSPARENT
We operate at a trusted and transparent level with the community, students, and educators to ensure a better future for the Houston ISD community.
ACCOUNTABLE
We are an accountable Foundation that connects the community with the educators and students of HISD.
Grants
HISD Foundation’s Innovation Grant enables teachers and schools to implement innovative learning opportunities in the class room
Scholarships
The scholarship campaign provides HISD employees the opportunity to support graduating seniors with scholarships through payroll-deduction donations.
CITGO supports public education and STEM programs today, to inspire and engage the workforce of tomorrow. By providing resources and scholarships to students, we are cultivating the next STEM leaders and fueling the future of our industry.
CITGO Community Relations
As a passionate believer in the power of public education, I am an active participant in paving the road for economic growth in the Texas community and abroad. I honor and support the Houston ISD Foundation’s role in providing opportunities to enrich and enhance the quality of education for all HISD students.
Lina Sabouni, AIA NCARB Co-founder and Principal of AUTOARCH Architects LLC
At Bank of America, we support programs and initiatives that push public school students, especially those from low and moderate income families, to reach and exceed their potential.
Rick Jaramillo, Bank of America Community Engagement
At Target, we are committed to serving local communities where we do business. That’s why we are proud to partner with the Houston ISD Foundation as we work to strengthen communities and enrich the lives of our guests and team members.
Laysha Ward, Target Community Relations President
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