Sugar Land Heritage Foundation was created in 2008 as a 501c3 organization for the purpose of preserving the history of Sugar Land and the historical structures, records and artifacts. 

The bylaws provide for a Board of Directors of sixteen consisting of both Appointed Directors and Elected Directors.  The number of directors may be between six (6) and nineteen (19), but not fewer than six (6) or more than nineteen (19).  Currently there are fourteen directors. As stated in the bylaws, “…the City of Sugar Land, Texas will appoint two (2) directors; Imperial Sugar Company will appoint two (2) directors; Cherokee Investments or its successors will appoint one (1) director; and Fort Bend County Museum Association will appoint one (1) director.   These six (6) directors are referred to herein as the Appointed Directors.”

Mary Joyce, Council Member, fills one of the City positions; Steve Griffith is recommended for appointment to fill the vacant position previously held by Mike Goodrum. Directors serve three year terms.