The Innovation Fund In Action
The installation of the new radio and television transmitters on a taller tower in the Fall of 2020 was the first step to reaching more people in Greater Houston. The continuing support of the Innovation Fund directly impacts our audience reach (signal strength) with safe, guarded technology and infrastructure that allows us to provide expanded services to our community.
Mission Investment $5MM
Innovation for Tomorrow
The $5MM Innovation Fund will allow Houston Public Media to maintain a strong infrastructure and continue to serve as a Community Catalyst for Greater Houston. Beyond the operating budget, the Innovation Fund ensures that we meet the growing needs of future Houstonians with technology and content that promotes civic engagement, educational opportunity, cultural reflection, points of connection and advancement of a safe and healthy community.
Today
Connected
Community
Tomorrow
Expanded, Diverse Programming and Conversations that Connect Communities
Today
Informed
Community
The Texas Newsroom Collaboration with 27 Texas Stations
Interviews with Newsmakers Every Year on Houston Matters and Town Square
Person Local Newsroom
Tomorrow
Houston’s 24/7 News Leader and Designated Bureau for PBS and NPR for News in Texas
Today
Safe & Healthy
Community
Public Safety Alerts to More Than 7 Million People
KUHF is the Dedicated LP1 Station for the Region
Tomorrow
Expanded, Collaboration with City, County, State, Education, Medical, and Health Stakeholders
Today
Educated
Community
Local Users Reached through PBS Kids and 40K+ weekly viewers
PBS Kids Channel Curriculum based children’s programming
PBS LearningMedia educational digital resources
796 Schools, 80K+ Students, 41 School Districts, 14 Countries
Tomorrow
A Valued Resource for Developing the Next Generation of Leaders Through Multimedia and Experiential Learning
Today
Inspired
Community
Strategic Partnerships with Arts Organizations
Diverse Programming with
Front-Row Seats to PBS, Create, and NPR Arts, Culture and Lifestyle
Tomorrow
The Destination for Content Reflective of the Most Diverse City in America
No-Barrier Access to More than
7MM People
Expanded audience reach from community support of the Innovation Fund.
Learn How the Innovation Fund Impacts the
Next Generation of Houstonians
Innovation Fund
Supporters
- Amegy Bank Foundation
- Dr. Carol Baker
- Melza & Ted Barr
- Birkman International
- Angela Bishop
- Helene Harding & Dr. Patrick Briggs
- The Brown Foundation, Inc.
- Kathy Butler
- Kathleen & Dr. Robert Byrd
- Estate of Adraia Chazanow
- Chevron
- Janet F. Clark
- Virginia Clark
- Pamela Parks & Teresa Coleman
- Marian & Paul Cones
- Ginny & Mike Conway
- Estate of Marilyn Cribbs
- The Cullen Foundation
- Elkins Foundation
- William (Brad) Fagan
- Margaret & Vince Foster
- Hamill Foundation
- Cynthia Holliday
- Houston Endowment
- Estate of Shirley & Robert Johnston
- Betty & Dr. James Key
- Jane & Stanley Krauhs
- Neice & Kenny Lang
- Susan & Collin Loewen
- Estate of John Martin
- Ed & Jean Mathews Foundation
- Carolyn & Larry McConathy
- John P. McGovern Foundation
- W.T. & Louise J. Moran Foundation
- Fred & Mabel R. Parks Foundation
- Linda Petersen
- Linda Peterson
- Gregory Piegari
- Charlotte Proehl Foundation
- Ed Rachal Foundation
- Rand Group
- Barbara & J. Victor Samuels
- Kathy Sanders
- Jean & Robert Schwarz
- Karin & Leo Shipman
- Barrett Sides
- Rebecca Marvil & Brian Smyth
- Anne-Laure & Steve Stephens
- The Nancy & Peter Thompson Charitable Gift Fund
- Union Pacific
- John Walsh
- Debbie Wernet
- Ellen & Arthur Williford
- Sally Worthington
- Ellen Yarrell
- Elena & John Zaccaria
- Edith & Robert Zinn
