Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund

Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund is sponsored by Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund. Provides grants to nonprofit organizations in Galveston, Texas, in areas such as education, health, human services, and housing.

Grants Overview — Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund | Galveston, Texas Starting in 2025 , the Kempner Fund embarked on our new grantmaking strategy and welcomes proposals from applicants who align with core values , fall into our grantmaking priorities , and fulfill the community’s vision for Galveston.

To be eligible for a grant, organizations must have a 501(c)(3) non-profit status from the IRS, seek funding to support Galveston, and submit proposals that are directly related to our grantmaking program areas and priorities. For more details on eligibility for each grant type, including grant deadlines and cycles, please visit Types of Investments .

Strong Non-Profits (Invitation Only) Stable Housing (Invitation Only) Here’s what you can expect from our application: We will do our best to communicate quickly, provide feedback on your application when appropriate, and be transparent at every step of the process. We prioritize applicants whose work aligns with our core values, mission, and vision , which are informed by the Galveston community’s needs and aspirations.

We practice a trust-based approach to philanthropy . That means a few things for grantees, like: We hope to limit the amount of paperwork you do. For example, our application has no word or character limit, so you have the space to tell us what we need to know about the important work you do.

We believe in mutual accountability, which means we hope to continue to hear regular feedback from grantees to improve our practices. We offer support beyond the check , providing non-monetary support where we can, such as connecting like-minded organizations and sharing resources. Learn More About Our Strategy