Philanthropy

Mission Statement

The primary purpose of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Charitable Foundation of Houston is to attract and generate financial support for distribution to charitable organizations that meet the established philanthropic guidelines.

History

The Kappa Kappa Gamma Charitable Foundation of Houston (“the Foundation”) was established in 1980 by the leadership of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Association of Houston. The purpose of the Foundation is to encourage and support the efforts of charitable organizations and programs for the betterment of the community.

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Who We Fund

It is the primary policy of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Charitable Foundation of Houston to support IRS code 501(c)(3), 170(b)(1)(A) (V) and 170(c)(1) tax-exempt organizations involved in offering rehabilitation which meet the established criteria of the Foundation. This includes non-profit agencies that assist those who are physically handicapped, mentally challenged, socially disadvantaged, emotionally disturbed and the aged. Except for isolated incidents involving special circumstances, the Foundation confines its grants to organizations situated or having significant presence in the Houston Metropolitan Area.

Over the past 35 years, the Foundation has granted nearly $3 million to a variety of deserving nonprofit organizations in the Houston community through monies raised by our signature biennial fundraising event, the Holiday Pilgrimage Home Tour. More than 50 community agencies, both large and small, have received support from the foundation to provide essential care, equipment, programs, supplies, rehabilitative services, and scholarships.

Past grant recipients include the following agencies: BEAR (Be a Resource for CPS Kids), Bo's Place, Boys and Girls Country, Camp for All, Casa de Esperanza, Literacy Advance of Houston, Sheltering Arms, TIRR/Memorial Hermann, The Brookwood Community, The Rose, Texas Children's Hospital, Wellsprings Village, and Yellowstone Academy.

Philanthropy Committee Chair

Contact kappaphilanthropychair@gmail.com.

Kappa Gives a Gift to Houston

In April 2023, The Kappa Kappa Gamma Charitable Foundation of Houston granted a total of $285,000 to the following organizations: