February 23, 2023 “Aligning to a North Star of Health Equity.” Five Things to Know About Texas’ St. David’s Foundation February 23, 2023/ Mike Scutari This Central Texas foundation is a prime example of a regional health funder doubling down on equity as it serves booming Austin and several rural communities. Here are a few noteworthy steps it’s taking.Read More
May 19, 2022 This Texas Billionaire Is a Major K-12 Donor. Here are Four Things to Know About His Foundation May 19, 2022/ Connie Matthiessen Texas billionaire Charles Butt is a significant donor to education in the state and beyond, with an emphasis on supporting public schools. Here’s a crash course on his foundation, which gives millions to the cause annually.Read More
April 21, 2022 Funder Spotlight: Five Things to Know About the Moody Foundation, One of the Largest in Texas April 21, 2022/ Mike Scutari The Galveston, Texas-based Moody Foundation is a pivotal player in a state full of deep-pocketed grantmakers. We take a deep dive into its history, funding priorities, and how nonprofits can access support.Read More
September 30, 2021 For a Donor Couple, Support for Education and People with Disabilities Is Rooted in Lived Experience September 30, 2021/ Connie Matthiessen For former teacher Annie Jacob, K-12 philanthropy is close to the heart. She and her husband Ryan Jacob have been big donors to groups that support children and people with disabilities, reflecting their values and experiences.Read More
September 21, 2021 How the Katherine C. Carmody Charitable Trust Awards Grants Locally in Texas September 21, 2021/ Alyssa Ochs The Katherine C. Carmody Charitable Trust is a Texas-specific grantmaker that welcomes unsolicited grant applications from local nonprofits. It supports education, reducing juvenile incarceration, and other human services work. Read More
June 02, 2021 A Texas Couple Gives Big for Mental Health, Including in the Wake of Disaster June 02, 2021/ Ade Adeniji Maureen and Jim Hackett support mental health and other issues in the Lone Star State, with one big gift responding to trauma caused by Hurricane Harvey. We talk to Maureen Hackett about how the family engages in philanthropy.Read More
September 24, 2020 Three Things to Know About the Chisholm Trail Communities Foundation September 24, 2020/ Alyssa Ochs Here are the top things to know about the Chisholm Trail Communities Foundation and how it gives locally in a very specific part of Texas.Read More
May 28, 2017 What Has the San Angelo Health Foundation Been Supporting Lately? May 28, 2017/ Alyssa Ochs It’s been a little while since we caught up with the San Angelo Health Foundation, a Texas grantmaker that takes a broad approach to its work as a health funder. Where have recent grants gone? Read More