"Your Agenda Is Making Houston Better." How the Houston Endowment Backs Its Home City

"Your Agenda Is Making Houston Better." How the Houston Endowment Backs Its Home City

We take an on-the-ground look at the Houston Endowment, which has been engaged in local giving for nearly a century. From the arts and parks to successes in reducing homelessness, its influence spans the city.

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A Pittsburgh Funding Initiative Targets Racial Inequities in the Area’s Arts Scene

A Pittsburgh Funding Initiative Targets Racial Inequities in the Area’s Arts Scene

BIPOC artists have historically received just a sliver of grantmaking in Pittsburgh. National and local foundations are partnering to move unrestricted funds to the city’s Black-led arts organizations.

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McKnight, Other Minnesota Funders Answer Ford’s Call With Millions for BIPOC-led Arts Groups

McKnight, Other Minnesota Funders Answer Ford’s Call With Millions for BIPOC-led Arts Groups

Last year, the Ford Foundation called on regional funders to step up for BIPOC-led arts. Here’s how Minnesota’s McKnight Foundation is carrying that effort forward on its home turf, alongside several other funding partners.

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