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Southwest Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Center This is the leading resource for Texans with disabilities. The Southwest ADA Center strives to protect and advance the rights, independence and quality of life for persons with disabilities in its geographical region. 2323 S. Shepherd, #1000 Houston, TX 77019 (713) 520-0232 or (800) 949-4232 swdbtac@ilru.org Texas Veterans Commission If you are a disabled US veteran residing in Texas, this is the first place to turn. Through the Veterans Commission, you’ll receive all sorts of assistance, including disability grants if you lost mobility during service or VA-provided medical attention. Stephen F. Austin Bldg., Suite 800 Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 463-5538 or (800) 252-8387 info@tvc.state.tx.us Texas Center for Disability Studies/The University of Texas at Austin 10100 Burnet Road The Commons Center, Bldg. 137, Suite 1.154 Austin, TX 78758-4445 (800) 828-7839 TTY (512) 232-0762 (512) 232-0761 (Fax) https://tcds.edb.utexas.edu/index.html E-mail: txcds@uttcds.org Texas Health and Human Services Commission 4900 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 (512) 424-6500 https://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/ *Medicaid Information. Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities P.O. Box 12428 Austin, TX 78711 (512) 463-5742 https://www.governor.state.tx.us/disabilities Texas Medicaid Program 1-800-252-8263 https://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/ Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation 636 Morris Turnpike, Suite 3A Short Hills, NJ 07078 1-800-225-0292 https://www.christopherreeve.org *Spinal Cord injuries and paralysis. Specific military treatment program available. Project Mend Inc. 8305 Telephone Road Houston, TX 77061 (888) 903-6363 (713) 641-0777 https://www.projectmend.org/ Email: infohouston@projectmend.org Greater Houston Community Foundation The foundation grows effective philanthropy by connecting donors to the causes they care about, provides excellent stewardship of assets entrusted to them, and convenes resources to address important community needs. 5120 WOODWAY DR. SUITE 6000 HOUSTON,TX 77056 P: 713.333.2200 F: 713.333.2220 Communities Foundation of Texas, Inc. Contrary to common perceptions of North Texas' relatively high income levels, the region's poverty is worse than the national average. Not only does financial insecurity destabilize families, it also jeopardizes the long-term vitality of cities and local economies. 5500 Caruth Haven Lane Dallas, Texas 75225-8146 Phone: (214) 750-4222 Fax: (214) 750-4210 cnewham@cftexas.org Laura and John Arnold Foundation The foundation aims to foster a culture in which individuals have the best chance to succeed and prosper, while encouraging a sense of responsibility, compassion and reinvestment toward their communities and society as a whole. 2800 Post Oak Blvd., Ste. 225 Houston, TX United States 77056-8809 Telephone: (713) 554-1349 The Brown Foundation, Inc. The foundation's current emphasis is in the field of public education at the primary and secondary levels. It will focus on finding and supporting nontraditional and innovative approaches designed to improve public education primarily within the state of Texas. Other areas of interest continue to be the visual and performing arts, and also include community service projects focused upon the needs of children and youth, especially in the Houston area. Nancy Pittman, Executive Director P.O. Box 130646 Houston, TX 77219-0646 bfi@brownfoundation.org The Michael and Susan Dell Foundation The foundation's mission is to fund initiatives that seek to foster active minds, healthy bodies and a safe environment where children can thrive. It proactively seeks out opportunities to support or develop programs that address five essential focus areas: children's health, education, safety, youth development and early childhood care. PO Box 163867 Austin, TX 78716 Fax: +1 (512) 600-5501 Email: info@msdf.org (General inquiries) ExxonMobil Foundation The foundation supports organizations involved with education, the environment, endangered species and habitats, health, medical research, human services, community development, civic affairs, and women. 5959 Las Colinas Blvd. Irving, TX United States 75039-229 Houston Endowment Inc. Support primarily for nonprofit organizations and educational institutions that improve life for the people of the greater Houston, TX area. Funding for programs in the arts, community enhancement, education, health, human services, the environment and neighborhood development. 600 Travis, Suite 6400 Houston, TX 77002-3000 Phone: 713-238-8100 Fax: 713-238-8101 E-mail: info@houstonendowment.org International Medical Outreach, Inc. The grantmaker provides health care for those in need on a worldwide basis. It concentrates on efforts towards the relief of infectious diseases, including malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, pneumonia, and diarrhea in addition to other diseases. It also establishes and assists existing medical clinics, orphanages, feeding centers, drug rehabilitation projects and teaching centers among other humanitarian efforts. 1304 Malone St. Houston, TX 77007 USA 1.713.315.1548 info@imoutreach.com The Moody Foundation Funds to be used for historic restoration projects, performing arts organizations, and cultural programs; promotion of health, science, and education; community and social services; and the field of religion. 2302 Post Office St., Ste. 704 Galveston, TX United States 77550-1936 Telephone: (409) 797-1500 info@moodyf.org Kinder Foundation Giving primarily for the arts, education, health associations, social services, children services, including a children's hospital, community development and federated giving programs. Mrs. Nancy G. Kinder, President P.O. Box 130776 Houston, TX 77219-0776 The Dallas Foundation The Dallas Foundation is the oldest community foundation in the state, and serves donors and nonprofit agencies through North Texas. We act as a keystone — a link between donors and the community issues they care about. Reagan Place at Old Parkland 3963 Maple Avenue Suite 390, Dallas, Texas 75219 Phone: 214.741.9898 Fax:  214.741.9848 Harold Simmons Foundation The foundation supports programs designed to promote education; health care; social welfare including human rights; civic improvement; and culture and the arts. Three Lincoln Centre 5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700 Dallas, Texas 75240-2697 Telephone: (972) 233-1700 The J. T. and Margaret Talkington Foundation The primary interests of the Foundation include, but are not limited to the following: ~ Arts and culture ~ Community-based education ~ Youth services ~ Other areas of community improvement Attn: Kacey Stevens 5010 University Avenue, Suite 330 Lubbock, TX 79413 (806) 792-1014 info@talkingtonfoundation.com The Robert A. Welch Foundation The Foundation has contributed to the advancement of chemistry through research grants, departmental programs, endowed chairs, Texas Interscholastic League Foundation scholarships and other programs. 5555 San Felipe St., Ste. 1900 Houston, TX United States 77056-2730 713.961.9884 info@welch1.org The Meadows Foundation, Inc. The foundation strives to exemplify the principles of its founder in addressing basic human needs by working toward the elimination of ignorance, hopelessness and suffering, protecting the environment, providing cultural enrichment, encouraging excellence and promoting understanding and cooperation among people. 3003 Swiss Ave. Dallas, Texas 75204-6049 214-826-9431 800-826-9431 (outside the Dallas area) Fax: 214-827-7042 Valero Energy Foundation The foundation supports zoos and food banks and organizations involved with arts and culture, education, health, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, recreation, human services, and military and veterans. P.O. Box 696000 San Antonio, Texas  78269-6000 210-345-2000 phone 210-345-2103 fax ylvia.Rodriguez@valero.com Amon G. Carter Foundation Amon G. Carter Foundation is a Texas non-profit corporation established in 1945 by Amon G. Carter and Nenetta Burton Carter. The foundation is a 501(c) (3) exempt private foundation as defined in the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Grants support work in the fields of art and culture, civic and public affairs, education, health, and human services. Wells Fargo Tower 201 Main Street, Suite 1945 Fort Worth, TX 76102-3105 terry@agcf.org Austin Community Foundation for the Capital Area, Inc. The foundation promotes philanthropy in Central Texas to improve the quality of life now and in the future. The foundation provides support for arts and culture, education and training, community development and community services, the environment, health, human services, recreation, and animal-related services. 4315 Guadalupe St., Ste. 300 Austin, TX United States 78751 Telephone: (512) 472-4483 mbramsey@austincommunityfoundation.org The Rees-Jones Foundation The foundation's mission is to serve God by serving others, sharing His resources in ways that provide opportunities for the disadvantaged, relief for the suffering, and encouragement in the growth and wellbeing of children and families in our community. 5956 Sherry Lane, Suite 1603, Dallas, Texas 75225 Phone Number: 214-751-2977 Fax Number: 214-751-2978 Email: info@rees-jonesfoundation.org Albert & Bessie Mae Kronkosky Charitable Foundation The focus of the Kronkosky Charitable Foundation is to support programs, projects and collaborative efforts that reach as many people as possible; involve the persons served in developing solutions; raise expectations; build self-esteem; develop personal and organizational capacity; encourage innovation; and make use of technology. 112 East Pecan, Suite 830 San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 475-9000 phone (210) 354-2204 fax kronfndn@kronkosky.org Sid W. Richardson Foundation Grants from the Sid W. Richardson Foundation help to advance the missions of nonprofit organizations that serve the people of Texas. Grants are made primarily to educational, health, human service, and cultural organizations. 309 Main Street Fort Worth, TX 76102 T. 817.336.0494 F. 817.332.2176 cjohns@sidrichardson.org The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation The foundation is a mission-driven grantmaking foundation that seeks innovative, sustainable solutions for human and environmental problems. The foundation works as an engine of change in both policy and practice in Texas, supporting high-impact projects at the nexus of environmental protection, social equity, and economic vibrancy. P.O. Box 8937 The Woodlands, TX United States 77387-8937 Telephone: (713) 377-5060 Texas Instruments Foundation In the communities where we operate, our focus is on education, environment, giving and volunteerism. 12500 TI Boulevard Dallas, Texas 75243 USA Phone Number 972-995-2011 Community Foundation of North Texas The foundation provides stewardship for many individual charitable funds. With its specialized services, the foundation gives donor efficient charitable fund administration. Support for community development, social services, education, youth, health, and arts and cultural programs; emphasis on one-time grants to new and innovative programs. Fort Worth Club Building 306 West 7th Street, Suite 1045 Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Phone: 817.877.0702 Fax: 817.632.8711 lmund@cfntx.org The Cullen Foundation Giving for charitable, educational, medical, and other eleemosynary purposes; grants for hospitals, medical research, including eye research, and higher education; support also for music, the performing arts, social services, drug abuse prevention, community funds, and conservation. 601 Jefferson St., 40th Fl. Houston, TX United States 77002-7900 Telephone: (713) 651-8837 astewart@cullenfdn.org San Antonio Area Foundation We provide a simple, powerful and highly personal approach to giving -- so your gifts impact the community, forever. We contribute to the community through grants and scholarships. We help nonprofits further and strengthen their mission, and we provide leadership for key community issues. 303 E. Pearl Pkwy., Ste. 114 San Antonio, TX United States 78215 Telephone: (210) 225-2243 lsaldana@saafdn.org Ed Rachal Foundation The combination of commitments to education and youth, and to the land and its resources, is the cornerstone of the foundation. 555 N. Carancahua St, Suite 700 Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 Phone: 361.881.9040 Email: info@edrachal.org Mays Family Foundation Giving primarily for education, health, human services, and Christian organizations and ministries. 250 W. Nottingham Dr. Ste #400 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 832-3305 dgreen@maysfamily.com Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation The Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation is committed to supporting and improving quality of life in South Texas communities, investing in scientific research and innovation, and wildlife and habitat stewardship. 700 North St. Mary’s Street, Suite 1200 San Antonio, TX  78205 Phone: (210) 271-3691, Ext. 39 Fax: (210) 299-1541 Email: margretb@alexventures.com Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation The Foundation continues to provide support for charitable, religious, scientific (primarily medical), cultural and educational organizations and programs serving the people of the state of Texas. 1100 Louisiana, Suite 5250 Houston, Texas 77002 Tel: 713.652.6601 info@alkek.org BNSF Railway Foundation The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, higher education, the environment, health, substance abuse services, crime and violence prevention, recreation, human services, diversity, community development, children and youth, minorities, women, and economically disadvantaged people, and awards college scholarships to high school seniors, college sophomores, and Native Americans. 2500 Lou Menk Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76131-2830 Telephone: (817) 867-6458 BNSFFoundation@bnsf.com Permian Basin Area Foundation The foundation seeks to provide a vehicle through which donors may make gifts for charitable, religious, scientific, and educational uses. The ultimate goals are to improve the quality of life of the communities' residents, promote equality of opportunity, and assist those in need or at risk in the Permian Basin. 200 N. Loraine St., Ste. 500 Midland, TX United States 79701-4711 Telephone: (432) 617-3213 Booth Ferris Foundation Grants primarily for education, smaller colleges, and independent secondary schools; limited support also for urban programs, social service agencies, and cultural activities. P.O. 227237 TX1-2963 Dallas, TX United States 75222-7237 maria.l.franco@jpmorgan.com Whole Planet Foundation The foundation creates and supports economic partnerships with the poor in developing-world communities that supply Whole Foods stores with product. Special emphasis is directed toward microfinance institutions in Latin America, Africa and Asia who in turn develop and offer microenterprise loan programs, training and other financial services to the self-employed poor. c/o Whole Foods Market 550 Bowie Street Austin, TX 78703-4677 Phone: (512) 542-0144 Fax: (512) 482-7000 general_info@wholeplanetfoundation.org The CH Foundation To significantly improve human services and cultural and educational opportunities for the residents of the South Plains of Texas. 6102 82nd Street, #8A Lubbock, TX 79424 Office Phone: 806.792.0448 Office Fax: 806.792.7824 hhocker@chfoundation.com A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Our model focuses on four areas of development: water, health, education, and microfinance. 3600 N. Capital of Texas Hwy. Bldg. B, Suite 330 Austin, Texas 78746 Phone: (512) 328-9944 Fax: (512) 328-8872 General Information: inquiries@aglimmerofhope.org The George Foundation Giving primarily for human services, education, health care and for community enhancement. 215 Morton Street Richmond, TX 77469 Telephone: 281-342-6109 Fax: 281-341-7635 info@thegeorgefoundation.org The Levant Foundation Operating in an increasingly diverse society, the Foundation is committed to cooperation with universities, institutions of fine art, and with religious and research institutions to sponsor and fund artistic, academic and educational programs. JP Morgan Chase Tower 600 Travis, Suite 6800 Houston, TX 77002 (202) 792-0600 (713) 222-1614 The USAA Foundation, Inc. The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, health, human services, and economic development. 9800 Fredericksburg Rd., D-03-E San Antonio, TX United States 78288-3500 Henderson-Wessendorff Foundation In the broadest terms, the Foundation’s goal for grant making is to provide funding for appropriate charitable organizations to enhance or support efforts to improve the quality of life for present and future generations of the people of Texas with focus on the greater Richmond, Texas area. To achieve this goal, the Directors have chosen areas of emphasis which include education, historical, animals and wildlife, religious organizations, human services, and mental health including substance abuse. Wessendorff Building 611 Morton Street Richmond, Texas 77469 Phone: 281-342-2044 Fax: 281-342-1116 Email: info@hw-foundation.com Abell-Hanger Foundation Support primarily for higher education, youth activities, cultural programs, health services, the handicapped, and social welfare agencies. 112 Corporate Drive Midland, TX 79705 432.684.6655 Rowling Foundation The foundation exists, first and foremost, to help proclaim the name of Jesus Christ throughout the world. To that end, it desires to be a resource for financial assistance, consultative ministry, and prayer support to those organizations committed to the cause of Christ. 4001 Maple Avenue, Suite 600 Dallas, TX 75219 lruiz@trtholdings.com The Ewing Halsell Foundation Grants primarily for education, cultural programs, health organizations, and social service and youth agencies. 711 Navarro St. Ste 737 San Antonio, TX 78205 Phone: 210-223-2649 Fax: 210-271-9089 jackie@ewinghalsell.org Scharbauer Foundation Inc Grants will be considered for activities involving arts/culture, education, health, human/social services, public/civic benefit, and faith-based or religious activities. 300 N. Marienfeld, Ste. 850 Midland, TX 79701-4387 (432) 683-2222 gbillingsley@scharbauerfoundation.org The Cockrell Foundation The purpose of The Cockrell Foundation is to provide financial support for charitable organizations primarily in the Houston area in support of education, youth activities, health care and medical research, and cultural institutions. 1000 Main Street, Suite 3250 Houston, Texas 77002 foundation@cockrell.com Hillcrest Foundation Giving to relieve poverty, advance education, and promote health; support for higher and other education, health and hospitals, social services, including programs for youth and child welfare, drug abuse, rehabilitation and housing. Grant requests for capital and program support are strongly encouraged. 901 Main St., 19th Fl., TX1-492-19-11 Dallas, TX United States 75283-1041 Telephone: (214) 209-1965 RGK Foundation RGK Foundation awards grants in the broad areas of Education, Community, and Health/Medicine. The Foundation's primary interests within Education include programs that focus on formal K-12 education (particularly mathematics, science and reading), teacher development, literacy, and higher education. 1301 West 25th Street - Suite 300 - Austin, Tx 78705-4236 (512) 474-9298 Phone (512) 474-7281 Fax Paso del Norte Health Foundation The foundation's mission is to promote health and prevent disease in the region through leadership in health education, research, and advocacy. 221 N. Kansas, Suite 1900 El Paso, Texas 79901 Telephone: 915-544-7636 Fax: 915-544-7713 E-mail: health@pdnhf.org Amarillo Area Foundation, Inc. The foundation seeks to improve the quality of life in the TX Panhandle through effective philanthropic efforts. The foundation is currently focused on four areas of particular priority: 1) Education; 2) Health; 3) Human Services; and 4) Youth and Families. 801 S. Fillmore, Ste. 700 Amarillo, TX United States 79101-3537 Telephone: (806) 376-4521 kathie@aaf-hf.org AT&T Foundation The foundation supports programs designed to advance education. Through its community initiatives, AT&T invests in projects that create learning opportunities; promote academic and economic achievement; and address community needs. 208 S. Akard, Ste. 100 Dallas, TX United States 75202-4206 questions@aspirerfp.com