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Board Leadership

The philanthropists and foundation leaders who guide the Houston Philanthropy Circle.

Executive Committee

The philanthropists steering the Circle

Our board is made up of Houston philanthropists and foundation leaders who give their time to connect donors with the faith-based nonprofits serving our region.

CB
Chairman
Charlene Brandau
Philanthropist, Avvento Foundation
GH
President
Greg Hambrick
Philanthropist, Baxter Trust
KC
President-Elect
Kristi Cooper
Philanthropist, Cooper Advisory Partners & Perry Homes Foundation
JA
Secretary
Judy Agee
Philanthropist, Agee Family Foundation
NB
Treasurer
Nam Baek
Philanthropist
AC
Director
Al Clay
Philanthropist, The Clay Family

Board of Directors

At-Large Members

MJ Ippolito Alvarado
Will Cravens
Debbye Crofoot
David Fisher
Doug Hidalgo
Dawn Koenning
Phyllis Mandola
Molly Marshall
Larry Massey
James Nicas
Margaret O’Donnell
Claire Rabalais
Shelley Rogers

Our Mission

“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.”

Join the Circle

Philanthropy is stronger together.

Whether you are a philanthropist looking to connect with peers, or a faith-based nonprofit seeking an audience for your mission, we would like to hear from you.