About Us

Our Mission

The Houston ISD Foundation is dedicated to mobilizing the local community in support of innovative priorities in HISD to improve outcomes for all students in the district.

Our Vision

The Houston community is invested in every child’s success and demonstrates this dedication by advocating for and funding critical initiatives in public education through HISD.

Established in 1994, the HISD Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that is governed by a volunteer board of directors that includes local business, industry, and community leaders. HISD is the largest school district in Texas with 209,000 students and over 10,000 graduates annually. Investing in HISD is investing in the future of our city, our state and our quality of life in Houston. The foundation raises funds to enable HISD to offer learning opportunities that go beyond the basics, including expanding college & career opportunities, funding innovation,educating the whole child, and ensuring equity across the district.