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2026 Houston Black Donor Survey

In 2019, Black Philanthropy Houston conducted the first-ever survey of Black donors in Houston. After seven years, we're back to track how our community's giving has evolved through a pandemic, an increasingly disconnected world, and threats to equity and inclusion.
Your responses to this survey will help us compare 2019 findings and learn what's needed now to strengthen Black giving in Houston.
This survey is administered by Black Philanthropy Houston and takes approximately 10 minutes. Responses are anonymous and will be shared in aggregate in August 2026.
Thank you for sharing your input - your voice matters.
You can view the 2019 findings here: https://blackphilanthropyhouston.org/black-donor-survey.
Questions: hello@blackphilanthropyhouston.org

1. What is your home zip code?

This survey is for residents of the greater Houston area only.

2. What causes are you MOST passionate about? Please select no more than 3 areas of interest.

2. What causes are you MOST passionate about? Please select no more than 3 areas of interest.

3. What is your age?

3. What is your age?
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4. How do you currently learn about community needs in Houston? Please select all that apply.

4. How do you currently learn about community needs in Houston? Please select all that apply.

5. Are there specific neighborhoods in Houston related to your charitable interests that you want to learn more about? If yes, please type the neighborhood(s) name in the box below.

6. Do you have an annual budget for your charitable giving?

6. Do you have an annual budget for your charitable giving?
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7. When you think about the change you want to create in the world, what topics do you want to learn more about to help increase your impact? Please select all that apply.

8. On scale of 1 (none) to 5 (all), how much of your current volunteer time is dedicated to Black-led and / or Black-serving organizations?
*If you volunteer for a Black-led and Black-serving religious organization, please exclude.

Definition: Black-led includes board, staff, and/or executive leadership. Black-serving organizations prioritize Black / African American populations and may also serve other populations.
8. On scale of 1 (none) to 5 (all), how much of your current volunteer time is dedicated to Black-led and / or Black-serving organizations? *If you volunteer for a Black-led and Black-serving religious organization, please exclude.
None of my volunteeringAll of my volunteering

9. What population are you are MOST passionate about helping? We recognize that groups share multiple identities but please select no more than 3 populations.

9. What population are you are MOST passionate about helping? We recognize that groups share multiple identities but please select no more than 3 populations.

10. On scale of 1 (none) to 5 (all), how much of your current charitable contributions do you give to Black-led and/or Black-serving organizations? If you make donations to Black-led and Black-serving religious organizations, please exclude those donations.

Definition: Black-led includes board, staff, and/or executive leadership. Black-serving organizations prioritize Black / African American populations and may also serve other populations.
10. On scale of 1 (none) to 5 (all), how much of your current charitable contributions do you give to Black-led and/or Black-serving organizations? If you make donations to Black-led and Black-serving religious organizations, please exclude those donations.
None of my donationsAll of my donations

11. Black Philanthropy Houston has identified “6 Levers of Change” to help you amplify your generosity. Please rate your current knowledge of each area.

No Knowledge
Some Knowledge
Average Knowledge
Above Average Knowledge
Very Knowledgeable
Advocacy
Collective Giving / Giving Circles
Impact Investing
Public Policy / Political Contributions
Social Entrepreneurship
Social / Charitable Giving

12. Thinking about your own goals, which of these topics are you most interested in learning more about? Please select up to three.

12. Thinking about your own goals, which of these topics are you most interested in learning more about? Please select up to three.

13. Which times of day works best for you to attend a learning series whether virtual or in person?

13. Which times of day works best for you to attend a learning series whether virtual or in person?

14. Which day of the week works best for you to attend a learning series whether virtual or in person?

14. Which day of the week works best for you to attend a learning series whether virtual or in person?

15. Would you be willing to pay an annual fee to attend a learning series on philanthropy topics of interest to you led by subject matter experts?

15. Would you be willing to pay an annual fee to attend a learning series on philanthropy topics of interest to you led by subject matter experts?
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16. If yes, how much would you pay ANNUALLY to attend four presentations with interactive idea exchange, curated reading list, and other resources?

Please enter amount.

17. Which of the following giving vehicles do you use MOST OFTEN for your charitable giving? Select one.

17. Which of the following giving vehicles do you use MOST OFTEN for your charitable giving? Select one.
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