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About the Circle
Founded in 2019 by philanthropists and foundations who believe in the impact of partnering together.
Who We Are
Formed by philanthropists, for philanthropists.
Formed by several philanthropists and foundations, we believe in the impact philanthropists can make when partnering together to make a difference.
Founded in 2019, the Houston Philanthropy Circle is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Houston, Texas. EIN 84-3742407. HPC will not sell or make its donor list public to any outside group.
The mission of the Houston Philanthropy Circle is to empower philanthropists with networking opportunities amongst their peers as well as to introduce nonprofits to this donor community.
Houston, Texas
What Guides Us
The principles behind the Circle
Generosity
We believe in the transformative difference philanthropists can make for nonprofits reaching out to the underserved in the Houston–Galveston region.
Privacy
We do not share philanthropist contact information with participating nonprofits or any outside groups or individuals.
Peer Connection
Dinners and gatherings give like-minded philanthropists room to share experiences and their visions for philanthropy in Houston.
No Pressure
Nonprofits present their missions in a no-pressure environment. Attendees face no solicitation for donations.
The One-Pager
Everything about HPC, on a single page.
Download the official Houston Philanthropy Circle one-pager to share with your board, your family foundation, or a nonprofit you would like to see at a future symposium.
FINAL HPC One-Pager 02.11.25 · PDF
Each year, nonprofits from several different mission areas are invited to apply for the opportunity to present their organization at the Houston Philanthropy Circle. Committee members then select a set number of nonprofit organizations to participate, based on the submitted applications.
HPC will not sell or make its donor list public to any outside group. We do not share philanthropist contact info with the participating nonprofits or any outside groups or individuals, so it is a safe space for both philanthropists and nonprofit representatives alike.
Participants learn about multiple organizations in one afternoon rather than scheduling individual meetings. Site visits are available, though attendees face no solicitation for donations.
Founded in 2019, the Houston Philanthropy Circle is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Houston, Texas. EIN 84-3742407. Mail may be addressed to PO Box 980593, Houston, TX 77098.