Rooted in Galveston

Supporting Galveston Through Giving, Investment and Community Commitment

The Ippolito Charitable Foundation of Galveston is a primarily place-based foundation providing nonprofit grants, funding and investment to improve the quality of life for people in Galveston, Texas. Our work centers on entrepreneurial and economic development, conservation, historical preservation and support for organizations serving the Galveston community.

A commitment to the island. A legacy for its future.

The Foundation

Our Mission

The Ippolito Charitable Foundation of Galveston is dedicated to strengthening the community Carlos Ippolito called home. Working alongside other funders, local organizations, community leaders and VISION Galveston, the Foundation supports programs and initiatives that help build a stronger Galveston for residents of all ages, backgrounds, and socioeconomic circumstances.


Our focus includes entrepreneurial and economic development, conservation, historical preservation and nonprofit work that improves life for Galveston residents.


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Our Work

Our Work

in Galveston

Galveston is a close-knit community with a rich history and a strong tradition of neighbors supporting one another. The Foundation works with organizations that understand local needs and are positioned to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents.



Our support includes traditional grantmaking, capital campaigns, collaborative projects, project-related investments and initiatives that strengthen Galveston’s nonprofit and economic sectors.


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Feature Areas:

01

Entrepreneurial

& Economic Development

02

Conservation

03

Historical Preservation

04

Community & Nonprofit Support

Grants

Supporting

Galveston Organizations

Over the years, the Ippolito Charitable Foundation of Galveston has supported a broad range of organizations serving the island. These organizations work across education, human services, arts and culture, environmental stewardship, health, historic preservation and other community needs.

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Annual Grant Cycle

Grants

April 1

through

June 1

The Foundation considers grant applications from qualifying tax-exempt nonprofit organizations within the City of Galveston, as well as Texas-based organizations operating programs within the City of Galveston. The annual grant cycle typically opens April 1 and closes June 1.

Our Legacy

A Family Legacy in Galveston

Carlos Ippolito founded the Ippolito Charitable Foundation of Galveston in 2000 to continue a lifelong commitment to the community that had been central to his family and business. Today, his family continues that legacy through grantmaking, investment and involvement in collaborative efforts across Galveston.

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