Our Mission

Founded in 2009, The Jerry C. Dearing Family Foundation has distributed over $22.5 million to support Houston-based nonprofits that provide health, education and sustainability services within Houston and Harris county.

Current Giving Areas

Career and College Readiness

Youth Leadership, Opportunity & Empowerment

Education and Community Engagement within Fine Arts and Humanities

Medical Research & Innovations within Houston’s Medical Center

Community & Park Restorations (Including Capital Campaigns)

Meeting the Dynamic Needs of the IDD, Unhoused, Veterans, Foster Care and Previously Incarcerated Communities

Our Board

Jerry C. Dearing - Founder/Board President/Board Treasurer

Kate Dearing Fowler - Executive Director/Board Vice President

Kristin Dearing - Board Secretary

Noah Dearing - Future Officer

Rose Dearing - Future Officer

John Dearing - Future Officer