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Who funds Emerge?

Houston, Texas

5 private foundations reported grants to Emerge in Houston, Texas totaling $230,500 across 5 grants in tax year 2025. The largest funder was The Powell Foundation, with $200,000.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund Emerge

All 5 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
The Powell Foundation
Texas · 2025 · accepts applications
Post-Secondary Pathways: Post-Secondary Access and Success1$200,000
Vivian L Smith Foundation
Texas · 2025 · accepts applications
Support college access and college success program1$25,000
Garver Black Hilyard Family Foundation
Texas · 2025
General Charitable purposes1$3,000
Select Equity Group Foundation
New York · 2025
Matching gift1$2,000
The Gailo Trust
Texas · 2025
General support1$500

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

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Questions people ask

Who funds Emerge?

The Powell Foundation, Vivian L Smith Foundation, Garver Black Hilyard Family Foundation, Select Equity Group Foundation and The Gailo Trust, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does Emerge get from foundations?

$230,500 in 5 reported grants from 5 private foundations in tax year 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

The Powell Foundation and Vivian L Smith Foundation say in their filings that they accept applications.

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