Our Impact
HERitage Giving Fund is committed to engaging Black women of varying economic status and backgrounds, who have a heart for investing in organizations, often grassroots, small to medium in size and/or start ups. Often these organizations have limited access to funding sources to support basic operating needs (staff income, supplies, transportation, etc.), help to increase service capacity and reach, and sustain much-needed program services over time. This is why Heritage Giving Fund is important.
Grants
HERitage awards grants to organizations that are located in the state of Texas and serve Black women and girls who live, work or study in Texas. The giving circle also supports organizations that are Black female led (Executive Director, Board Chair or Program Director supervising the program to be funded) and 50% or more of the clients served are Black. HERitage currently awards one-year grants up to $10,000 to organizations with budgets not exceeding $500,000.
Empowerment
HERitage provides opportunities to learn about issues and organizations that affect and impact the Black community. Including information about the historic and present day contributions of Black women and girls committed to service of others and the greater community.
Narrative Change
HERitage is committed to elevating the stories and experiences of Black women leading and serving in the nonprofit/philanthropy sector. As well as data and information that informs how Black communities are seen and heard.
“Since 2017, HERitage Giving Fund has invested over $100,000 in support of Black women’s leadership. These nonprofit leaders are transforming lives and creating opportunities for future change agents.”
— Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew, Co-Founder & Grants Chair