Daily 3 Foundations - 8/31/25
8/31/2025
Here are today’s daily 3 foundations.
Houston Endowment
Website:
https://www.houstonendowment.org/
Mission & Purpose: A private foundation that partners with the community to improve quality of life for all residents of the greater Houston area.
Funding Guidelines: Grantmaking focuses on several key areas, including Arts and Culture, Education, Environment and Parks, and Health and Human Services. They primarily fund within the Houston region and have an online application portal.
The William G. Irwin Charity Foundation
Website:
https://www.irwincharity.org/
Mission & Purpose: To support charitable organizations, programs, and causes within the State of Hawaii and the State of California.
Funding Guidelines: The foundation provides grants for a wide range of charitable purposes but does not typically fund individuals, religious organizations for sectarian purposes, or political campaigns. They have a formal application process outlined on their website.
The Spencer Foundation
Website:
https://www.spencer.org/
Mission & Purpose: To investigate ways in which education, broadly conceived, can be improved around the world. It is a leading funder of education research.
Funding Guidelines: The foundation supports high-quality, intellectually ambitious research projects that contribute to the improvement of education. They offer several distinct grant programs, each with its own focus, eligibility requirements, and deadlines.
Featured Opportunity: The Research Grants on Education: Large program supports intellectually ambitious research projects with budgets over $50,000. It funds projects that will contribute to the improvement of education. Deadlines are typically in the spring and fall.