Charities Grantmaking Transforms Community Health
St. Luke's Episcopal Health Charities provides grants to nonprofit organizations, which are tax-exempt under Sections 501(c)(3) or 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Since its inception in 1997, the Charities has awarded grants to nonprofit health service organizations throughout the 57 counties of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. Working with community-based organizations throughout the Diocese, the Charities identifies community health needs and communicates grant opportunities, evaluates funding proposals and distributes funds to community-based nonprofit organizations serving vulnerable populations.
The Charities’ current priority areas include:
- Primary healthcare, including dental health, mental health, community clinics and FQHC's
- Stabilizing homeless individuals and families
- Social Services, including food pantries, after school programs
and care for the elderly
Funding History (1997 to present)