The Ippolito Charitable Foundation of Galveston is a primarily place-based foundation providing non-profit grants, funding and investment to improve the quality of life for people in Galveston, Texas focused on entrepreneurial and economic development, conservation, and historical preservation. In collaboration with other funders, the community and VisionGalveston, we seek to continue transforming Galveston into an exceptional place to live, work, raise a family, and visit for all socioeconomic groups and demographics, young and old.