The mission of Latino Giving – Houston (LGH) is to encourage philanthropy in the Latinx community to support nonprofit organizations serving Latinx individuals and families in the Greater Houston Region. The source of our collective giving is a diverse group of Latinx philanthropists who are committed to seeing the Latinx community thrive. Through the giving circle methodology, the members of LGH learn more about Latinx community assets, challenges, and aspirations. Our vision is a Latinx community where philanthropy and solidarity are preserved as a tradition and cultural value. In 2025, LGH will award one general operating grant of $7,000 to support a local nonprofit organization serving the Latinx community in the Greater Houston Region.  

• Must have a 501(c)3 designation in good standing. 
• Agency must have a recent (within the last two fiscal years) GuideStar profile with gold or platinum designation.
• Operating budget must not exceed $5,000,000.
• Agency must have Latinx representation in its board.
• Must have Latinx representation in its executive/leadership team.
• Agency must receive financial support from 100% of its board members.
• A minimum of 50% of beneficiaries/clients must be Latinxs of any race.
• Services must be delivered in the Greater Houston Region.
• Agency must be in operations for three years or more.
• Must have offices or installations in the Greater Houston Region.
• Agency must have inclusive organizational practices and policies without discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, ability, age, religion, and immigration status.
• Current or previous LGH grantees must wait two calendar years before re-applying.  

• Partisan, political lobbying, or legislative activities.
• Memorials, private foundations, or endowments.
• Legal expenses incurred in any action by or against the organization.
• Fundraising activities such as events, fund drives, or annual appeals.
• Fraternal, sectarian, and religious organizations where the grant is intended for the principal benefit of the organization’s members or adherents, or where the grant is intended for inherently religious activities.

• Application Deadline: Grant applications must be received by Friday, May 2, 2025.
• Submission:  Follow the link provided to complete the online application.  Latino Giving Houston Grant Application (jotform.com) 
• Review:  The LGH Grant Committee evaluates all applications following a set rubric and selects the top three applications. 
• Finalists: The top three applicants are asked to submit a brief video (less than 4 minutes) to showcase their organizations. Videos (and corresponding applications) are shared with LGH members who vote to select the grant recipient.
• Award Notification: The grant award notification is sent in August and the check presentation takes place during the LGH networking meeting in September.

Questions: If you have questions or would like more information about our giving circle you may contact us via email at lgh@ghcf.org