United Way of Greater Houston

In January 2020, Rich and Nancy Kinder granted $1 million to United Way of Greater Houston to support the United Way’s ongoing work in the Greater Houston community. The grant created long-lasting, systemic change to help our most vulnerable neighbors achieve financial stability and a sustainable quality of life.

The Kinders’ 2020 donation to United Way of Greater Houston marked the establishment of its new “Luminary” leadership giving level. The grant was to be invested in the community through services such as basic needs assistance, job training and financial coaching, early childhood education, youth development services, and affordable health care.

2024 marked the fifth consecutive year for the Foundation to give a $1 million campaign gift at the Luminary Giving level.

Learn more about this grant here.

News & Press

April 23, 2024 Kinder Foundation Makes Fifth Consecutive $1 Million Gift to United Way —Press Release
December 3, 2021 Houston’s billionaire benefactors gift another $1 million to citywide charity —CultureMap
December 2, 2021 As Community Needs Grow, Nancy and Rich Kinder Make Third Consecutive $1 Million Gift to United Way of Greater Houston Annual Campaign —Press Release
December 21, 2020 During Time of Unprecedented Community Need, Nancy and Rich Kinder Make $1 Million Gift to United Way of Greater Houston Annual Campaign —Press Release
December 21, 2020 Kinders gift $1M to United Way of Greater Houston —Houston Business Journal
February 28, 2020 Houston Couple’s $1 Million Gift Pushes United Way Philanthropy to New Level in Bayou City —PaperCity
January 23, 2020 Beloved Houston philanthropists gift local organization with whopping $1 million check —CultureMap
January 13, 2020 United Way of Greater Houston Establishes New Luminary Leadership Giving Level with $1 Million Lead Gift from Rich and Nancy Kinder —Press Release
January 13, 2020 Money Monday: Kinders give $1M; Several Houston cos. make M&A deals —Houston Business Journal