Ceo Nguyen Foundation
The CEO Foundation (CEO Nguyen Foundation) is a Houston-based nonprofit founded by Jackie Pham that supports youth leadership, education, arts, health, and environmental/social impact through partnerships and events. The site publishes program information, team bios, and an annual gala for fundraising.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small or midsize Houston-area nonprofit working in youth development, education, environmental tree/park projects, or arts and health programs with local partnerships or prior relationship to the foundation's network.
Good Fit
- • Local Texas/Houston programmatic presence or clear Texas-based project
- • Programs focused on youth leadership, K–12 education, or environmental stewardship
- • Capacity to receive modest to mid-sized grants (several hundred to tens of thousands)
- • Existing relationship or introduction from a past grantee, board member, or event partner
- • Ability to partner on events or sponsorships (e.g., galas, community programs)
Geography
The observed portfolio is heavily Texas-focused: roughly 91% of dollars went to Texas recipients in the latest year, with only small out-of-state grants across three states in total.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a fairly broad set of recipients (13 distinct organizations) and multiple new grantees (9), but dollar distribution is concentrated—the top five recipients captured 87% of giving—so institutional variety is moderate rather than wide.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover exists (many new grantees were added), but the foundation explicitly limits funding to preselected applicants and indicates a closed selection process, so an unfamiliar organization is unlikely to gain support through an open application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
