Postsecondary Education Programs

In January 2024, Kinder Foundation granted three Houston-area college preparatory school systems notable grants for postsecondary education programs.

In total, $2.75 million in multi-year grants was awarded to Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston, KIPP Texas Public Schools – Houston, and YES Prep Public Schools. These grants provided sustained funds to support each school’s college success strategies, such as microgrants and high touch advising.

KIPP Texas Public Schools received a grant for $1 million; YES Prep Public Schools received a grant of $1 million; and Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School received a grant for $750,000. Of the total $2.75 million, $555,000 went toward microgrants. The remaining funds were designated for college transition programming and critical staffing to support students during their transition into college and through completion.

Information on page is current as of March 26, 2025. Lifetime gift total of $2,750,000 may include other gifts not mentioned above.