The George Foundation proactively shares commissioned studies and work completed by our nonprofit and philanthropic partners to help tell the story of the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned within our community. We occasionally update this page new documents as they become available, so please check back in the future.
College for All Texans
College for All Texans is a site of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to help Texans learn more about planning for college in Texas.
Community Toolbox Resource
The George Foundation recognizes there are many beneficial ways an organization or program can strive to improve the quality of life for a community and would like to better understand your approach. The Community Tool Box resource describes two such approaches.
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid/FAFSA is the official site of Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, and the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation.
Fort Bend Needs Assessment (2019)
A report on the needs and assets of Fort Bend County.
Foundant Application Tutorial
George Foundation Strategic Plan (2020-2024)
The George Foundation's new Grantmaking Strategic Plan (2020-2024) is available for download.
George Foundation Strategic Plan Roadshow (2020)
A PDF of the presentation made at The George Foundation Roadshow Information Sessions in January 2020 is available for download.
Grantmaking Year in Review 2022
Please enjoy this slideshow highlighting our grantees' stories in 2022.
Job Opening: Chief Grants Officer
The George Foundation is hiring a Chief Grants Officer to lead the foundation’s place-based grantmaking program in pursuit of our mission to positively impact Fort Bend County and its residents. You may download a copy of the job posting.
Online Grants Portal
Program Evaluation Resource
Document providing an overview of program evaluation.
Request for Proposals / RFP - Rental Assistance System Development
We are working to make it quicker and easier for people in our community to get the help they need in order to remain stably housed. Through multiple sessions with various stakeholders, we have developed a blueprint for a system of care for rental assistance. We are in the process of designing a technology platform to make it easier for people to connect to resources and invite you to respond to our Request for Proposals. A PDF of the RFP is available for download.
Stakeholder Update - Human Centered Design, December, 2021
A PDF of the two-part presentation of the opportunities for innovation around the critical community issue of rental financial assistance in Fort Bend Co. is available for download.
Stakeholder Update - Human Centered Design, February 3, 2021
A PDF of the presentation of the re-launch of our Strategic Plan and the Human-Centered Design approach we are using to work with stakeholders to identify and tackle community issues, is available for download.
Stakeholder Update - Human Centered Design, July 15, 2021
A PDF of the presentation of the work undertaken to date in selecting a critical community issue to collaboratively address is available for download.
The George Foundation 10 Year Grants Paid Report (2012-2021)
A PDF of grants paid between 2012-2021 is available for download.
The George Foundation Audited Financials (2021)
The George Foundation Celebrates 75 Years
The George Foundation is honored to serve Fort Bend County and its community through the legacy of Albert and Mamie George. Please enjoy this video highlighting key moments throughout our 75 year history.
The George Foundation featured on Born in the Bend podcast
Please enjoy this podcast highlighting the foundation's history and work.
Understanding Houston FBC Convening
A report on a convening held in Fort Bend County for the Understanding Houston data platform initiative (June 2019).
Understanding Houston Jan. 2020 Ppt
A PDF of the presentation on Understanding Houston made at The George Foundation Strategic Plan Roadshow Information Sessions in January 2020 is available for download.
Understanding Houston March 4, 2020 - The Big Picture Convening
A PDF of the presentation on Understanding Houston presented in Fort Bend County, March 4, 2020 is available for download.
United Way ALICE Report
A report from United Way of Greater Houston on Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed households in tri-county area (2019).
Year in Review 2021
Please enjoy this slideshow highlighting the foundation's grantmaking impact in 2021.