It seems as though we are always worried about time – where did it go, what time is it, or how much more time do we have. Time never slows down or speeds up when we want it to. It continues to pass second by second, minute by minute, hour by hour.
As time passes by, our lives change and our priorities and interests change because of the experiences we encounter along the way. We have seen that happen for the Community Foundation as well. As we’ve grown over the past 25 years, both in asset size and experience, our ability to address the needs in the community has changed along with us. Luckily for us, the Foundation has a very long time horizon ahead and will be here for this community as it goes through many more changes and addresses future needs.
We understand, though, that time horizons for donors are different. When you’re young and have a family, your focus will probably be on your children. As the children get older, your focus may turn towards scholarships as you experience the expense of college. Then, as you find yourselves getting older, your focus may turn towards thinking about the kind of legacy you’d like to leave.
The wonderful thing about the Community Foundation is that we can play a role throughout time and the many cycles of life depending on the needs and wishes of donors. Whether donors choose to take part in Future Fund to help meet the needs of children, establish a scholarship fund, or leave a legacy that serves a specific organization or interest, the Foundation can help make these goals possible.
As you look through this report, you will read stories about the people who have benefitted from the Foundation and your generosity. Thank you for your commitment to serving Abilene. Thomas Edison said, “There is a time for everything;” together we can make this the time for philanthropy and the time to enrich our community!
Katie Alford President / CEO
Matt Davis is a wonderful example of how Communities in Schools helps students stay in school and graduate. Matt came to CIS for help early his senior year in high school with the dream of attending McMurry University, but there were a few obstacles in the way.
In February 2011, Matt’s father was released from prison where he had spent the past 7 years. His father moved into Matt’s home and soon told Matt he had to move out immediately. He wanted Matt to grow up and learn to support himself. In searching for a place to live, Matt slept in Red Bud Park playground during some very cold nights. Matt soon talked to his CIS campus coordinator about his situation.
Communities in Schools helps turn students around and go from dropping out to going to college.
The goal of CIS is to “surround students with community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.” An extensive five-year nationwide evaluation found that CIS is the most effective dropout prevention program in America, and there is no other program like it in Abilene. CIS Case Managers help turn students around and go from failing to passing, from dropping out to going to college.
Matt was accepted into McMurry, and his CIS counselor worked with him and the financial aid department to help Matt pay for his education. He also suggested Matt apply for one of the Community Foundation scholarships. Matt received the Ruth and Bill Burton Memorial Scholarship to finance his education.
Things may have looked hopeless for Matt Davis, but with the help of Communities in Schools and CFA, Matt is now a first generation college student
The Abilene Summer Music Festival Orchestra Camp is held each summer at the Hardin-Simmons University campus for students grades 6 to 12. The camp’s goal is to provide orchestral and chamber music educational opportunities for students through advanced instruction in a fun and supportive environment.
Camp organizers believe West Texas benefits when our young people learn more about classical music. Last summer, 104 students participated in the camp, where Festival highlights included three symphony orchestras, conducting, and music theory and composition classes with lots of recreation. The camp centered around the repertoire of Dvornak’s “New World” Symphony and Marquez Danzon No. 2.
The Community Foundation of Abilene supported the ASMF with student scholarships from Future Fund and T&T Family Foundation Fund for many students.
My dream is to play in a professional orchestra someday. – Alexandria Martinez
“Earning a scholarship to ASMF gave me the chance to attend the camp and expand my musical horizon,” Alexandria Martinez, a high school student said. “I was fortunate enough to get to work with amazing teachers that I would not have been able to work with otherwise.”
“As parents, we were frustrated that children today are inundated with all kinds of messages about being consumers –to want for themselves rather than give of themselves,” said Cathie Coleman.
That’s what David and Cathie Galbraith Coleman remember thinking for their two boys when it came time for Christmas shopping last year. “Putting a cell phone in their pocket and the ‘right’ shoes on their feet will never provide long-term happiness,” Cathie said. As a mom and a financial planner, Cathie is familiar with teaching how to be financially fit. “We teach our boys to make prudent decisions, save a portion, invest it, and grow it for a future goal. We want to teach them to be financially wise and to make good stewards in the community, and to give to make the world a better place.”
We want our children to be aware of what is going on in our community ... and how they can help others.– David Coleman
The Colemans knew at an early age their son Drake had a giving heart, so it was no surprise when he began noticing that other kids in his class needed things, and he wanted to help. He was a little boy with a big dream.
With the holiday season approaching, the Colemans realized the best gift they could give Drake would be one that would help fulfill his desire to help other people. Since both David and Cathie have been active in Community Foundation of Abilene’s Future Fund, turning to CFA was a natural step. “We knew we wanted something Drake could be involved in, have ideas about, and be able to make decisions around,” Cathie said. “A Donor Advised Fund was the perfect choice for Drake, and something he could share with his brother Sam.”
On Christmas morning, Drake was given a very special gift – one that he will have for a lifetime. Not only does the Coleman Fund bring a smile to his face, but also the faces of those who will benefit from his grants. “The gift of knowledge is the best gift we can give our children,” David said, “we want our children to be aware of what is going on in our community ... and how they can help.”
“ Disability Resources, Inc. has been enormously blessed by the generosity of our friends and donors….individuals, foundations, and corporations alike. In order to keep our services affordable for our families, we rely on our supporters to help us bridge the gap.”
Disability Resources, Inc. provides residential care, vocational training and recreational activities for developmentally disabled individuals in a loving, homelike environment. Because the folks are unable to drive, the organization’s van is of paramount importance to use in outings all over Abilene.
“Imagine our sleepless nights when one of our 10-year old vans with 96,000 miles began to have transmission problems,” Lisa, a house manager at DRI said. “The thought of the stalled van sitting on the side of the road filled with our stranded and distraught folks was a major concern for us at DRI. The Community Foundation of Abilene came to our rescue!”
Through a grant from the Foundation’s Unrestricted Funds, DRI now has reliable transportation to take people to doctor appointments, church services and other off-campus activities.
“Thank you to CFA and to your generous donors,” Dickie Greenwood, CEO/DRI, Inc. said, “for all you have done on behalf of the folks at DRI.”
Submitting a Grant Request
It’s neat, but I wish it were a green Corvette!
– Dodie, DRI resident
The Community Foundation accepts letters of intent and proposals twice a year for its Discretionary grants. Grant applicants must serve the people of the Abilene community, must be a 501(c)(3) organization and work in the areas of health, human services, fine arts, children or youth, and education or civic development. For a complete list of the Foundation’s grant guidelines and dates please visit the Community Foundation website at www.cfabilene.org. You may also request a grant application form or discuss possible grant proposals by calling 325-676-3883
$56,283
Future Fund is a fun, innovative group of people that believe in philanthropy and making a difference in the lives of children and youth in our community. For a full membership list or to learn how you can join, see www.cfabilene.org.
FUTURE FUND BOARD
Beverly and Russell Guthrie, Co-Chairs
Christy and Lon Biebighauser
Allison and Kevin Bredemeyer
Alicyn and Ted Evans
Sarah and Alex Eyssen
Sarah and Dickson Ferguson
Derick and Alexis Hughes
Tiffany and Scott Lamb
Kayla and Brendan Messenger
Cheryl and Tom Niblo
Lisa Chavez and Lanny Owens
Sarah and Chris Proctor
Erin and Cactus Schroeder
Kaely and William Tippen
FUTURE FUND GRANTS 2011
Abilene Performing Arts Company
Abilene Preservation League
Abilene Regional P-16 Council
Abilene Summer Music Festival
Abilene Zoo
Alliance for Women and Children
Boys and Girls Club of Abilene
Children’s Performing Arts Series
Chorus Abilene
Communities In Schools
Connecting Caring Communities
Day Nursery of Abilene
Kenley School
National Center for Children’s
Illustrated Literature
Regional Crime Victim Crisis Center
St. John’s Episcopal School
Young Audiences
The Legacy Society recognizes people who are planning for gifts today that will provide significant community benefits in the future.
Jim Alexander
Carolyn and Harwell Barber
Ann and Grady Barr
Nancy and Price Brock
Kelly and Paul Cannon
Jo and Joe Ed Canon
Carl Childers
Joy and Glen Churchill
Kenneth Conrad
Jackie and Bart Cox
Jana and Joe Crawford
Amber Cree
Kay and Ray Denkhoff
Mike Dudley
Lale and B.J. Estes
Linda and Glenn Files
Ann and Doug Ford
Loretta Fulton
Nina Gifford
Mary and Larry Gill
Paul Graham
Jean Hays
Pat and Delbert Hess
Nelle Hooks
Marilyn J. Jacobs
Myra and Paul Johnson
Phillip P. Johnson
Nancy and Ross Jones
Marvin Jones
Beverly and Henry Kitzman
Rozlyn and Jerry Love
Gloria and Raymond McDaniel
Kathy and Phil Morehead
Linda Murphy
Wanda Ragsdale
Jane Rhodes
Joe Riney
Piney Scott
Nita and Steve Slaton
Norma Springer
Peggy and Bob Trotter
Roberta Watters
Kathy and James Webster
Linda White
Joni and Bill Wood
Alice and Bill Wright
Abilene Baptist Social Ministry
Abilene Community Band
Abilene Community Theatre
Abilene Crime Stoppers
Abilene Education Foundation
Abilene Hope Haven
Abilene Performing Arts Company
Abilene Preservation League
ACCESS Learning Center
Adult Protective Services Partners
Alliance for Women and Children
Alzheimer’s Association, North Central Texas Chapter
American Cancer Society
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Cancer Services Network
Center for Contemporary Arts
Children’s Performing Arts Series
Christian Service Center
Cisco College
City of Abilene, Recreation Division Communities in Schools
Connecting Caring Communities
Day Nursery of Abilene
Disablity Resources, Inc.
Getting Ahead Collaboration
Grady McWhiney Research Foundation
Habitat for Humanity
Harmony Family Services
Junior Achievement
Ministry of Counseling and Enrichment
National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature
Regional Crime Victim Crisis Center
Special Olympics Texas
St. Mark’s Baby Room
Taylor County Adult Literacy Council
Texas Ramp Project
The Salvation Army
United Methodist Service Center and Food Pantries
Young Audiences
Young Life
$364,734
The Foundation responds to the needs in our community now and in the future through these flexible dollars.
Abilene Alpha (1986)
Administrative Endowment II (2006)
Administrative Endowment (1992)
Jim and Jerri Alexander (1994)
Ruth Guitar Alexander Memorial (1987)
Benjamin T. Allen Memorial Endowment (2008)
Mildren Morris Austin Memorial (1987)
Richard and Betty Bacon (2007
Harwell and Carolyn Barber (1987)
Grady and Ann Barr (1995)
Bob and Peggy Beckham Family (1991)
Mrs. L. H. Beckham (1988)
Arthur, Dana and Cindy Beitscher Memorial Fund (1996)
Glenn and Lylia Bennett Fund for Nolan County (2006)
Tucker and Gina Bridwell (1997)
Ruth and Lee Caldwell (2007)
Joe Ed and Jo Canon (1989)
Jimmie and Mary Lynn Cantrell (1994)
Jane Childers (1993)
Community Foundation Memorial (1987)
Harold and Pat Crawford (1989)
J Neil Daniel (2007)
Ray and Kay Denkhoff Charitable Endowment (2006)
Joy and Gary DeShazo (2008)
Dr. Ralph and LaVerne Donnell (1991)
J. Henry Doscher Charitable Fund (1990)
Dr. B.J. and Lale Estes (1995)
Louis S. and Bobbie A. Gee (2006)
Larry and Mary Gill (1986)
Robert and Marilyn Hitt (2001)
Eddie and Nelda Hodges (1987)
Ralph and Nelle Hooks (1997)
Paul and Myra Johnson Unrestricted (2008)
The Jones Family Fund (1996)
Bennie R. and Diane Jones (1989)
Cearley and Jane Kinard (1994)
Derwood and Billie Langston (1998)
J. D. and Elsie Magee Family (1995)
Eileen Taylor Massey Memorial (2006)
Raymond and Gloria McDaniel (1987)
S.M. and Portia Moore (1989)
Robert and Maggy Morford (1988)
Moss Charities (1991)
Linda A. Murphy Endowment (2008)
Syd and Evelyn Niblo (1995)
Dian Graves Owen (1991)
Dr. Jack and Joy Ramsey (1989)
Wayne V. and Marie Ramsey Jr.
Sam and Susan Reeves (1994)
Mel Richards Memorial Endowment (1998)
Senter Family (1996)
Carl S. Shoults Jr. Endowment (2000)
Susan Stroud (2001)
Bob and Elaine Surovik (1998)
Jim and Doris Taylor (1989)
Gail and Howard Tobin (2008)
TOMSCO Investments (2008)
Pat Meleen Vaughn (2006)
Coy and Elizabeth Gene Warren (2007)
Whitten Family (1995)
Howard and Hope Wilkins (2000)
John A. Wright Memorial (2004)
Allen and Mary Wright (1989)
Dr. T. D. Young (1990)
Funds can be designated for high-school or post graduate education at the donor’s request.
Sara Abel Memorial Scholarship
Abilene A&M Club Scholarship
Abilene Association of Insurance Financial Advisors Scholarship
Abilene Alumnae Panhellenic Assoc.–Missy Bridwell Memorial Scholarship
Abilene Founder Lions Club - A.E. Wells Scholarship
Abilene Founder Lions Club - Randell and Evangeline Watkins Scholarship
Abilene Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship Fund
Bob Alvis Memorial Scholarship
Alistair Baldwin Scholarship
Perry Bentley Memorial Scholarship
Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame Scholarship
Nancy and Ted Paup Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame Scholarship
Ruth and Bill Burton Memorial Scholarship
Herman Ray (Buz) Buzbee, Jr. Memorial Music Scholarship
CFA Teacher Certification Program
CFA Scholarship for Graduate Education
Roy Churchill Memorial Scholarship
Clack Educational Scholarship Fund
Horace M. Condley Scholarship
Gilbert Cook Memorial Scholarship
Davis Kinard – Kate Nutter Memorial Scholarship
Marie Denham Memorial Scholarship Fund
Wilburn H. “Blue” Denham Memorial Scholarship
J. Henry Doscher, Jr. Scholarship Fund
Greater Abilene Ministers Alliance Scholarship
Kemper Scott Hamilton Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Edgar Martin Harp Memorial Scholarship Fund for Medicine
Dollie Lane Harp Memorial Scholarship Fund for Classical Music
Jay Hatcher Memorial Scholarship Fund
Jean and Curly Hays Scholarship Fund
Bob R. Hefner Scholarship Fund
Hispanic Leadership Council Fund
Hispanic Senior Recognition Fund
Lady Clyde Hooper Memorial Scholarship
R.C. and Elizabeth Hoppe Memorial
James P. Hopper Memorial Scholarship
Independent Insurance Agents of Abilene
Ross Jones Memorial Scholarship
Margaret Wheeler Kennedy Scholarship
Julius M. Kubena Scholarship
Tom Kutch Memorial Scholarship
Brock Latham Memorial Scholarship
Cathy Springer Leavell Memorial Scholarship
LULAC Council 605 Scholarship
J. Middleton Memorial Scholarship
Jack Mildren Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Mary and George Minter Memorial Scholarship
Todd Moore Memorial Scholarship
$195,516
Zach Moore Memorial Scholarship
Chuck & Doris Moser Scholarship
Hazel Nunn Scholarship Endowment for HSU
Hazel Nunn Scholarship Endowment for TSTC-Sweetwater
Tillie Odom Memorial Scholarship
Janet Parkey Memorial Scholarship
Jesse M. and Bernice M. Pyeatt Scholarship
Rentech Boiler Systems, Inc. Scholarship
Jane A. Rhodes Scholarship
Zach Robinson Memorial Scholarship
Ginny Ryan Memorial Scholarship
Leo and Piney Scott Scholarship
Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing Endowed
Barbara and Norma Smart Memorial Scholarship
Catherine Aileen Smith-Jones Memorial Scholarship
Jim and Kim Snyder- Texas A&M Scholarship Fund
Jean Stockton Scholarship Fund for Texas Tech
Taylor-Jones-Haskell-Callahan Medical Society Alliance
Johnathan Tschaar Memorial Scholarship
Texas Society of CPA’s (Abilene Chapter)
WesTex Drilling Co.-Robert Cockrell Memorial Scholarship
West Texas Hereford Association-Curly Hays Scholarship
Nicholas Whitaker Memorial Scholarship
Ruth Hatcher and Joe Williamson Music Scholarship
Stanley and Claudie Wilson Scholarship
Winters Area Foundation Scholarship
Mabel Winton Educational Scholarship
$2,205,292
Simple, powerful and highly personal funds allowing you to remain actively involved in recommending grants to your favorite charities.
LIMITED TERM
Abilene Fire Dept. Project/ Flexible Account
Roy Helen Mingus Ackers
David and Kay Alexander
Jim and Jerri Alexander
Mike and Suzanne Alexander
Anonymous
Harwell and Carolyn Barber
Ann and Grady Barr
Bob and Peggy Beckham
Family
John and Carolyn Beckham
Rob and Julie Beckham
Glenn and Lylia Bennett
Charles and Leigh Black
ENDOWED
Anonymous Endowment
Steve Arthur Family Foundation
Price and Nancy Brock
Jimmie and Mary Lynn Cantrell
Childers Family
Condley and Company, LLP
Dave and Laura Copeland
Bart and Jackie Ramsey Cox
Bill Cunningham Memorial established by Maggy Morford
Mrs. J Neil (Weeze) Daniel
Ben M. and Bonnie Davis
Davis-Kinard, P.C.
Andrew David Durham
David and Sindy Durham
Wendy Hanks Durham
Bob and Laurie Eagle
B.J. and Lale Estes
Manly and Louise Ballard Foundation
Harwell and Carolyn Barber Endowment
Dr. Terry Bawcom Family Endowment
John & Carolyn Beckham Endowment
Tucker and Gina Bridwell Endowment
Ruth and Bill Burton Family Endowment
Clifton and Shirley Caldwell Endowment
Ruth and Lee Caldwell Family Endowment
Paul and Kelly Cannon Endowment
J2K Charitable Endowment
Jay and Nancy Capra Endowment
Coleman Family Endowment
Sally and Bill Core Endowment
Emily T. Files Charitable
Doris Miller and Don Fitzgibbons
Dot and Jesse C. Fletcher and Melissa Fletcher
Gerald and Christie Galbraith
Louis and Bobbie Gee
Paul Graham
Jo Ann Hamil
Lee and Callie Hampton
Carol and Bill Haynes
Leonard R. Hoffman
Shay Shelton Hoffman
Ralph and Nelle Hooks
John and Tina Hunter
In As Much
Paul and Myra Johnson
Bennie R. and Diane Jones
Morgan Jones, Jr. Family
Ross and Nancy Jones
Kickapoo Springs Foundation
Cearley and Ruby Kinard
Life to Life
Robert and Louise Lockhart
Sandip and Mishi Mathur
The McDonald Family
Bobby and Doris Melson
Bob and Maggy Morford
Linda A. Murphy
Tabitha Newcomb Fund
Syd and Evelyn Niblo
Carol Christine Nichols
Dorothy and John Pope
Gil and Holly DeShazo Charitable Endowment
Emily T. Files Endowment
J.B. and Pat Fooshee Endowment
Lee and Callie Hampton Endowment
Barbara B. Hardy Endowment
Jean K. Hays Charitable Endowment
Delbert and Patricia Hess Endowment
Eleanor and Robert Hoppe Endowment
Jeff and Susan Jones Family Endowment
Cearley Kinard and Ruby Caldwell Kinard Endowment
Blake Alan Korman Memorial Endowment
Gerald & Bettye Lawler Endowment
William R. Lutz Memorial Endowment
Tim and Debbie Manley Endowment
Raymond and Gloria McDaniel Family Foundation Endowment
Jack and Becky Rentz
Rhodes Family
Rich Family
Senter Family Foundation
John and Susan Shelton
Ruby Shelton
Shelton Family Foundation
T&T Family Foundation
Trio Sharegiver Community
James S. Westfall Memorial
Stanley and Claudie Wilson
Women’s Giving Circle
Allen and Mary Wright
Bill and Alice Wright
Kathy and Phil Morehead Endowment
Terrell Tone Owen Memorial Endowment
Latimer and Bush Ramsey Endowment
Renny Reynolds Endowment
Rick and Pam Rhodes Family Endowment
Charles and Erin Schroeder Family Charities Endowment
Nellie Parramore Sellers Endowment
Scott and Michelle Senter Charitable Endowment
H.L. Shaw Memorial Endowment
David Taubert Memorial Endowment
Ruby and Raymond Thomason, Sr. Foundation Endowment
Trio Sharegiver Community Endowment
The Wright Family Foundation Endowment
Funds
Abilene Fund for Helping Others
Abilene Fund for the Arts
Abe and Sariet Allen Critical Health Care Fund
APC Endowment for Mental Health
Arch D. and Patti D. Batjer Fund for Children and Youth
Arch D. and Patti D. Batjer Health Care Fund
Beckham Family Fund for Youth and Elderly in Need
E.G. and Janelle Cockerell Fund for Animals
The Diane Denkhoff Fund for Children’s Health
Lale and B.J. Estes Human Service Fund
Elsie Lou and Edward Martin Fund for Elderly Care
Raymond and Gloria McDaniel Fund for Youth
Gabriella Pace Fund for Early Childhood Education
$28,904
Juanita Tittle Pollard Cultural Fund
Pat Meleen Vaughn Fund for Celebration of Life
Pat Meleen Vaughn Fund for Humane Treatment of Animals
Paul and Vera West Fund for Children
Charles and Sue Simmons White Endowment for the Needy
$1,004,254
These funds support the work of specific nonprofit organizations designated by donors.
12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
Endowment Fund
Abilene Education Foundation Endowment Fund
Abilene Philharmonic Association Endowment Fund
Anonymous Fund
Carolyn and Harwell Barber Fund for the United Way
Beckham Family Fund for Ben Richey Boys Ranch
Beitscher Family Fund for the Abilene Philharmonic
Catherine M. (Kitty) and Joseph Chaffin Benson
Memorial Fund for the Abilene Opera Association
Don Bierwagen Endowment Fund for the Barbershop Harmony Society
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Abilene Endowment Fund established by Norma Springer
Boys and Girls Club Designated Fund, established anonymously in honor of Dian Graves Owen
Ruth and Bill Burton Endowed Fund for First Church of Christ, Scientist, Abilene
Buffalo Gap Historic Village Fund, a program of the Grady McWhiney Research Foundation
Guy Caldwell Western Heritage Fund for Hardin-Simmons University
Center for Contemporary Arts Endowment Fund
Harold and Pat Crawford Fund for Alliance for Women and Children
Day Nursery of Abilene Endowment Fund
J. Henry Doscher Jr. Fund for the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest
J. Henry Doscher Jr. Fund for the Grace Museum
Judy Dudley Memorial Fund for Education
Douglas and Ann Ford Fund for Disability Resources, Inc.
Grace Museum Endowment Fund
Grace Museum Building Maintenance Endowment Fund
Grace Museum Director’s Endowment Fund
Robert and Anita Herren Memorial Fund for Haskell
Robert and Marilyn Hitt Charitable Fund
Kenneth and Marilyn Jacobs Fund for Education
Morgan and Jessie Jones Designated Fund for Day
Nursery of Abilene and the Grace Museum
Jerry and Rozlyn Love Designated Fund
The Dr. Donald McDonald Fund for Children’s Health
Maggy Morford Fund for St. John’s Episcopal School
Jim and Bobbi Naler Endowment for Abilene State School
Narrow Gate Foundation Endowment established by John E. Pearson and Sons
National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature Endowment Fund
Marion and Harry Neeb Fund for Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Hazel F. Nunn Endowment for Nolan County Library
O’Donnell Fund for Excellence for Grace Museum and Paramount Theatre
Dian Graves Owen Fund for St. John’s Episcopal School Historic Paramount Theatre Endowment Fund
Paramount Theatre Fund for Excellence
Lois Caldwell Peck Fund for Cancer Services Network
Rescue the Animals Endowment Fund
Rescue the Animals Spay and Neuter Fund
Wade Scoggins Memorial Fund for Young Life
Shackelford County Community Resource Center Endowment Fund
Major Charles P. Shearn III Memorial Fund to benefit Shearn Elementary, Houston, Tx
Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing
Ruby W. Shelton Endowment Fund for the Alliance for Women and Children
Hudson and Martha Smart Designated Endowment
St. John’s Episcopal School Designated Endowment
St. John’s Episcopal School Headmaster Endowment Fund
St. John’s Episcopal School Excellence Fund
Swenson House Endowment Fund, established by David and Sue Stubbeman
Taliaferro Endowment Fund for St. John’s Episcopal School
Pat Meleen Vaughn Designated Fund
Robert, Elsie and Roberta Watters Endowment Fund
Elwood B. and Shug Webb Designated Fund
Dr. James D. and Kathleen J. Webster Designated Fund
Grace Westfall Memorial Endowment
Jim Wilburn Memorial Fund for No Need for Need, Fisher and Nolan County areas
James J. Williams “JJ” Scholarship Fund for Boy Scouts –Texas Trail Council
George and Marie Yaeger Philharmonic Fund
$514,796
Funds created by other nonprofit organizations as means of protecting their charitable dollars for future needs and annual operations.
Abilene Arts Alliance
Abilene Education Foundation
Abilene Hope Haven Endowment
Abilene Library Consortium
Abilene Philharmonic Association
Thile Walker Scholarship Fund
William Davis Scholarship Fund
Abilene Philharmonic Foundation
Abilene Regional Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (ARCADA)
Alliance for Women and Children, Elizabeth Baugh Fund
Ben Richey Boys Ranch Foundation
Ben Richey Boys Ranch – Travis Cranfill
Memorial Education Fund
Center for Contemporary Arts
Coleman Independent School District Foundation
Day Nursery – Bea Ganson Endowment
Day Nursery of Abilene Endowment Funds for Maintenance - Sherry Lane
Day Nursery of Abilene Endowment Funds for Maintenance
Disability Resources, Inc.
Friends of the Abilene Public Library
Grace Museum Endowment
Grace Museum Facility Endowment
Hendrick Hospice Care
Kenley School Endowment
Kenley School Scholarship Endowment
National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature
Paramount Theatre Memorial Fund
Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing (PHSSN)
Presbyterian Medical Care Mission
Presbyterian Medical Care Mission – Travis and Mary Katherine Smith Fund
St. John’s Episcopal School
St. John’s Learning for a Lifetime Fund
Texas Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America
United Way of Abilene
YMCA Endowment Fund
COLEMAN COUNTY FOUNDATION — Established in 1999, the Coleman County Foundation is providing a means for Coleman County residents to make a difference in their community. Over the past 11 years, the Foundation has awarded more than $461,000 in grants to agencies in Coleman County.
Friends of the Coleman County Foundation is a group of individuals who believe in the future of the Coleman area. Members contribute $100 (or more) annually to build their fund and provide grants to agencies in Coleman County. For more information, contact Tim Manley at (325) 636-4590.
NOLAN COUNTY FOUNDATION — The Nolan County Foundation Fund was launched in 2000 by county civic leaders wanting to make a positive impact in Sweetwater and Nolan County. Currently in fundraising mode, this group is working hard to build its fund for the good of Nolan County. For more information about the Nolan County Foundation, contact Jerry Riggs at (325) 235-1795.
WINTERS AREA FOUNDATION — The Winters Area Foundation Fund, was established in 2006 to assist in funding projects from education, health, libraries, museums, parks and other projects that go beyond the normal responsibility of government funding. The Future of Winters Club is a group of individuals and businesses who believe in the future of their community. Members contribute $100 annually to build their fund for the Winters area. For more information about the Winters Area Foundation, contact Randall Connor at (325) 754-4542.
AVJ FOUNDATION — The AVJ Foundation was established by the A.V. Jones Family of Albany and Abilene in 1996. The charitable priorities of the AVJ Foundation focus on regional needs, with a particular interest in Albany and its educational and cultural activities.
We gratefully acknowledge your gift and the impact it makes in our community! August 2010-August 2011
Abilene Chamber of Commerce
Abilene Christian University
Abilene Education Foundation
Abilene Fire Department
Abilene Founder Lions Club
Abilene Hope Haven
AC Nutrition
Roy Helen Ackers
Amy Acosta
Jane P. Adams
Dottie and Bobby Airhart
Billie and Ray Alderman
Kay and David Alexander
Jim Alexander
Katie and Jason Alford
Kay and Andrew Allen
Billie A. Allen
Doris D. Allen
Diane and Jerry Allen
Judy and Tom Allen
Cathy and Zac Allen
Nancy and James L. Anderson
Rachel and Jon Anderson
Barbara and Lynn Anderson
Majorie and Mac Andrews
Antioch CME Church
Nancy and Norman Archibald
DeAndrea S. Arnic
Sabrina Arnic
Emily and Bud Arnot
Ash Street Baptist Church
Jill and Darron Atwood
Sherry and Stephen Autry
Jeanie and Charles Bahlman
Brenda and Lanny Bahlman
Celesta and Nelan Bahlman
Baptist Foundation of Texas
Carolyn and Harwell Barber
Tanya and Mike Barker
T.C. Barney
Ann and Grady Barr
Jo Ellen and James Barr
Candace Barthlow
Margaret Basquette
Harriet Bass
Yvonne and Ron Batts
Connie and Terry Bawcom
Sandra and Rick Beal
Sarah and Steve Beal
John Beaver
Lynn Beckham-Marderosian
Peggy and Bob Beckham
Carolyn and John Beckham
Julie and Rob Beckham
Betty and David A. Bedford
Cheryl and Mike W. Bedford
Megan and Billy Frank Belew
Teanie and Bob Benham
Kayleen and Lewis Bergman
Jane and Gene Bering
Gwenda Berry
Paula and Russell Berry
David Bessire
Better Business Bureau-Abilene
Christy and Lon Biebighauser
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame
Jill and George S. Bishop
Vicki and Tommy Blair
Sara and Mark Blakely
Rhonda and Leroy Bolt
Billy W. Boone
Kym and Robert Braack
Sharla and Bill Bredemeyer
Juanita and Freddie Bredemeyer
Rodrick Bredemeyer
Sanda and Larry Breitkreutz
Ginny and Darrell Breland
Ann and Ralph Bridwell
Gina and Tucker Bridwell
Lou and Robert Briley
Nancy and Price Brock
Melanie and Kent Brown
Donna and Tommy Broyles
Sue and Jim Brusenhan
Cheryl and Gary Bryan
Glenda and David Buhrmann
Kealey and Hank Bullinger
Sue and Ken Burgess Sr.
Lota Burt
Kay and Bud Busher
Jonna and Kevin Busher
Lorilei and Ron Butler
Frances and Richard Buzard
Betty Byrns
Lynda and Bart Calcote
Ruth and Lee Caldwell
Mary and Lehman Campbell
Kelly and Paul Cannon
Jo and Joe E. Canon
Mary Lynn and Jimmie Cantrell
Nancy and Jay Capra
Nell and Jerry Carter
Cindy and William G. Cathey
Martha and Don Chambers
Linda and Sam Chase
Sharon and Robert Cheaney
Kathy and Charles Chesshir
Carl Childers
Mrs. Robert Childress
Virginia and Dewayne Chitwood
Tracy and Matthew Choate
Ruth Ann and Thomas W. Choate
Mary and Philip Christopher
Joy and Glen Churchill
Sarabeth and Frank Clevenger
Carolyn K. Colburn
Kay Colburn
Karen and Phil Colburn
Cathie and David Coleman
Patty Collier
Becky and Mark A. Colman
Condley & Company, LLP
Virginia Boyd Connally
Susan and Randall Conner
Harriet Connor
Lynette and Charles Coody
Deborah and Kyle Coody
J’Lynn and Alan Cooper
Laura and Dave Copeland
Nelda Copley
Mary and Sam Corn
Roxy and Bill E. Cox
Kellye and Charles Crawford
Jana and Joe Crawford
Becky and Jed Crowe
Marian and Elmo Cure
D.A.B. Oil Service, Inc.
Weeze Daniel
Lynn and Bud Darby
Nancy J. Davenport
Davis Kinard & Co., P.C.
Jill and Bryan Davis
Jo Ann and Louie Bob Davis
Mary and Robert C. Davis
Ronnie C. Davis
Connie and Jim Dawley
Day Nursery of Abilene
Stacy and Eric M. Denkhoff
Jody and Jerry DePriest
Joy and Gary DeShazo
Holly and Gil DeShazo
Dian Graves Owen Foundation
Kerry and Scott DiGioia
Dodge Jones Foundation
Margie and Henry Dodson
Mary and Michael D. Donaldson
Rudith and Don Drennan
Mike Dudley
Joan M. Duffy
Sindy and David Durham
Laurie and Bob Eagle
Caroline and Allan Eckert
Jo Ann Eddleman
Sylvia and Bob Edington
Theresa and Mike Edington
Genette and Willie Edmond
Barbara and Billy Edwards
Nan and Stan Egger
Mary and Jon C. Elliot
Dana and Ferral Endsley
Edna England
Mandie and Lanny England
Helen Eplen
Jean and Charles Erwin
Lale and B.J. Estes
Lisa Gore and Cary D. Etter
Brenda and Earl Evans
Shellie and Sam Evans
Allicyn and Ted Evans
Sarah and Alex Eyssen
Carin and Steven Ezzell
Harold Fahrlender
Carla and Bill Fair
Faith Deliverance Community Church
Sarah and Dickson Ferguson
Martha and John Ferguson, Jr.
Star and Ray Ferguson
Carla and Kent Finley
First Financial Bank of Abilene
First Financial Trust & Asset Mgmt Co.
Doris Miller and Don Fitzgibbons
Weezie and Jim Fitzhugh
Dot and Jesse C. Fletcher
Bennie Flynn
Ann and Douglas Ford
Sharon Foster
Friends of the Abilene Public Library - Ricki Brown
Mary Frost
Ms. Leta Gaither
Deonna and Gary Galbraith
Christie and Gerald Galbraith
Galilee Baptist Church
Irma Garrett
Bobbie Gee
Mary and Bob Gee
Elizabeth and Terry R. Gerhart
Margaret Ghant Suggs
Mary and Lawrence E. Gill
Lynda and Jack Gilreath
Esme Glenn
Paige Gollihar
Marilyn and Jeff Goodin
Nancy and Richard Gore
Millie and Travis Goree
Vicki and Jeff Graham
Rhonda and Timothy Graves
Gary Gray
Gayle and Robert Gray
Christie and Dusty Greaves
Green Oaks Townhome Inc.
Franie and John Gregg
Mary and Mark Griffis
Ann and Jack Griggs
Robert E. Grodey
Helen Groves
Jane and Phil Guitar
Sandra and Montie Guthrie
Beverly and Russell Guthrie
Guy’s Dirt Contracting
Carol and Glen Hall
Carol and Lanny Hall
Cindy and Steve Hall
Marie and Joe Hammond
Callie and Lee Hampton
Susan and Tom Hancock
Judy and Donal Lee Harrison
Haskell National Bank
Lou Ann and Jim Hatler
Jacquelyn and George Hatt
Kaye and Joe Hawkins
Carol and Bill Haynes
Donna and Mark Haynes
Molyan Haynes
Jean K. Hays
Becky and Wesley Hays
Boby R. Hefner Estate
Gladys and Milton Heinze
Tommie and Royce Heller
Debbie and Jack Henry
Margaret and John S. Hensley
Sharlene and Richard Hetzel
Rebecca and Scott Hibbs
Nancy and Bruce Hildebrand
Barry Hilliard
Valerie and David Hilliard
Hispanic Leadership Council
Marilyn Hitt
Linda and Barry Hoefer
Jane and Joe Hoff
Justine Knizeski and Alan Hollander
Byna and Ben Hood
Nelle Hooks
Amy and Kyle C. Hooper
Eleanor and Robert Hoppe
Edwina and Loyd Hopper
Carole and Jack Horne
Anne and George M. Hover
Jerita and Robert A. Howard
Cheri and Mark Hudson
Karen and David Huff
Judi and Dalton Hughes
Tina and John J. Hunter
Melissa and Brent Irby
Debbie and Rodney Ivy
George Jackson
Marilyn J. Jacobs
Cindy and Chris Jamison
Virginia and Curtis Jamison
Herma Jean and Cecil Johnson
Marian and Don Johnson
Rebecca and Frank Johnson
Fred Johnson
Lenise and Nathan T. Johnson
Myra and Paul A. Johnson
Sandra Johnson
Susan and Jeffrey Jones
Elizabeth and Jerry Jones
Pati and K.C. Jones
Marvin L. Jones
Nancy and Ross L. Jones
Brenda and Scott Jones
Courtney and Doug Jordan
Julia Lee Taubert Foundation
Tess and Patrick Justiss
Lana Kading
Jack Key
Kickapoo Spring Foundation
Fran and Charles Kidwell
John F. Kiel
Martha Kiel
Sherry and Bill Kiker
Bonibelle and William G. Kiker
Tricia and Justin Kimmel
Ruby and Cearley Kinard
Linda Kinard
Tina Kincaid
Susan and Austin King
Leigh and Greg King
Raye King
Doodie and Jack Knox
Dottie and Gilbert Korman
Gayle and Bernhard Korte
Lucile Kubena
Tiffany and Scott Lamb
Regina and Tim Lancaster
Barbara and Doug Langley
Dean and O.G. Lanier Jr.
Cathy and Peter Lauve
Millie and Jere Lawrence
Linda Laws
Bernice Lee
Andrea Leggett
Kim and Randy Lewis
Nanci and Ken Liles
Troylene and Jim Lincycomb
Debra and Raymond E. Lindsey
Llenroc Capital LLC
Louise and Robert Lockhart
Cindy and Dennis Long
Jackie and Roger Love
Herbert Loyd
Macedonia Baptist Church
Debbie and Tim Manley
Nan Knox Markland
Zona and Richard Marshall
Shauna and Greg Martin
Hale Martin
Ann and Lang Martin
Mishi and Sandip Mathur
Nancy and Michael Matthew
Chris and Kade Matthews
Mitzi and Buddy Mays
Eva Audine and Dennis McBeth
Lois and R.O. McCarty
Charla and Vance McCracken
Candice and Forrest McCray
Gloria and Raymond McDaniel
Sharon and Mike McDonald
Ellen and Mark S. McKinnon
McMahon Surovik Suttle, P.C.
Terra and Kevin McMahon
McMurry University
Doris and Bobby Melson
Joy and Jack Mergele
Carolyn and Monte Merriman
Kayla and Brendan Messenger
Kelley and Jeff Messer
Sarah and Bobby Miers
Barbara and Bynum Miers
Sherri and Brett Mikeska
Esther and Jim M. Millerman
Milton’s Hardware & Auto Supply
Kay and Boyd Mitchell
Pam and Royce Money
Aimee and Mike Montgomery
Delores F. Moore
Mary and Gary Moore
Rhonda and Lee Moore
Reba Moore
Kathy and Philip Morehead
Maggy Morford
Nan and Jay Moses
Susan and George Mostad
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church
Linda Murphy
Maria and Mike Murray
Patti and Ken P. Musgrave
Julie and Buddy Napier
Barbara and J. F. Neal
Betty and Charles Nelson
New Light Baptist Church
Bright Newhouse
Evelyn and Syd Niblo
Tootsie and George Nichols Jr.
Ovida and Jiggs Nichols
Barbara and Randy Nicholson
Janelle and Dennis O’Connell
O’Donnell Foundation
Oak Grove Baptist Church
Cathy Obriotti Green
Charles C. Oliphant
Danna and Eric Oliver
Lisa Chavez and Lanny Owens
Patricia and Lynn Owens
Diane and Ron Owens
Mary Ann and Don Paige
Palmer Pipe & Construction, LLC
Sue and Ed Patton, Jr.
Sue and Robert Patton
Nancy and Ted Paup
John Pearson
Antha and John D. Perry
Pinegar Trust
Susan and Curtis Pittman
Kay and Roy Poage
Shirley and John Poe
Dot Pope
Heath Powers
Dorothy and Kerry Preston
Sarah and Chris Proctor
Ashley and James D. Puryear
Ramsey Leasing
The Randall Underwood Co.
Elizabeth and Taylor Rankin
Glenda and Wallace Rashall
Billye Proctor and Glynn Ray
Nancy and Derral Reed
Rentech Boiler Systems Inc.
Becky and Jack Rentz
Becki and Paul Reynolds
Roy Rhoads
Karen and Jack Rich
Diana and Miller Richert
Jan and James S. Ripley
Nancy and Jay Roberts
Paula and Philip H. Roberts
Judi and Carlisle Robison
Lavern and Joe Roeder
Jan and Mike Rogers
Sandra and Joe Lee Rose
Jeanette Rowan
Elizabeth and David Rucker
Kelly and Clayton Runyan
Gerri and John H. Russell
Marthiel and Tommy L. Russell
Grace and Farren Sadler
Salta Pipe Co., Inc.
Edward Sartain
Tammy Schevetto
Brent Schkade, Inc.
J. W. Schlee
Erin and Charles Schroeder III
Debbie and Ben J. Scott
Piney Scott
Carol and Terry Scott
Scripps Howard Foundation
Security State Bank
Lila and Bill Senter
Michelle and Scott Senter
Shay Senter
Debbie and Steve Senter
Donna and Larry Seymore
Marelyn and Glen Shedd
Shelton Family Foundation
Shiloh Baptist Church
Pat and Billy Simpson
Patti and Timothy Simpson
Jan and Jerry Sims
Judy and Mark Sivley
Caroline and Harold Skelton
Nita and Steve Slaton
Kenneth H. Slimp
Sue and Tommy Sloan
Lisa and David Smith
Karen and Harold Smith Jr.
Jackie W. Smith
Larry Smith
Patricia M. Smith
Kaye and Thomas R. Smith
Kaye and Dick Spalding
Genevieve Spill
Sue and James E. Spill
Nancy Spill
Norma Springer
Frances Staggs
Cindy and Charles Stenholm
Vicki and David Stewart
Sandra and Mike Stith
Carole and Ray Stoker Jr.
Patsy and Jerry Strader
Suzanne and Kent Strain
Anthony Strawn
Mary ann and Dennis Stroebel
Theresa and Charles C. Stuart
Patsy and Richard Stuart
Terry M. Stubbs
Bob J. Surovik
Tammy and Mark Swening
T & T Family Foundation
Patty and Scott Taliaferro
Ann and Armando Tamez
Beverly and Dick Tarpley
Brett Taylor
Ranee and Michael Taylor
Margaret and William J. Teague
Texas Star Trading Co.
Jana and John Thacker
Gail Thames
Kristi and Kirk Thaxton
Kitty B. Thomas
Roberta Thompson
Kaely and Will Tippen
James D. Tittle
Gail and Howard Tobin
TOMSCO Investments
Sara and Talmadge Trammell
Mary and Zane Travis
Patricia and Richard D. Trifilo
Trio Technologies, LLC
Dona Triplitt
LouAnn and Warren C. Trull
Jaynne Middleton and Carl Trusler
Barbara Turner
Kathy and Randy Turner
Mona and Robert R. Turner
Jo and Bob Tyson
Liz and Robert Wagstaff
Bridgt and David Wakefield
Claudia and Gary D. Walker
June and James Walker
Janie Wall
Tina Wall
Theresa Walton
Delores and Paul Washburn
Roberta Watters
Kathy and James D. Webster
Amy and Doug Wheat
Jeanie and Gene Wheat
Paul Wheat
Sue and Charles White
Judd White
Carolyn C. Wilburn
Richard Wilcox
Eric Williams
Frances and Doug Williamson
Gayle and David D. Wilson
Russell P. Wilson
Dorothy and William Wilson
Wind Clean Corp.
Windmill Enterprises
Winters Area Business & Industrial
Winters ISD
Darla and Hank Wise
Hilda and Rene Woffenden
Bernice and Bobby Wolfe
Wolfe and Company, P.C.
Tracy and Richard B. Wolfe
Joni and Bill Wood
Jack G. Woods
Alice and Bill Wright Jr.
Mary and Allen Wright
Bev and Don Wright
Cathy and James Wright
Virginia Wright
Deborah and Ernest D. Yates, Jr.
Jane and Greg Yost
Elizabeth and Andrew Young
Royce Young
BOLD = Friends of the Community Foundation of Abilene
June 30, 2011 (with comparative totals for 2010)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Contributions receivable
Investments at fair value
Cash value of life insurance
Fixed assets, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation of $69,908 and $84,345 for 2011 and 2010, respectively, respectively
Other assets
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable
Grants Payable
Funds held as agency endowments
TOTAL LIABILITIES
June 30, 2011
AUDIT The Foundation annually engages the services of an indepedent accounting firm to perform an auit of the Foundation’s Financial Statements. As part of their audit, the firm also reviews the internal controls and various policies and procedures to ensure the Foundation staff is adhering to the most current accounting practices. The Foundation’s auditor, Condley and Company, LLP,
Public Accountants, has issued an unqualified opinion on the Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended
30, 2011. Audits and IRS Form 990’s are available upon request.
INVESTMENT PROCESS The Foundation is focused on a long term strategy for investing the community’s philanthropic dollars. We understand that endowments are created to serve not only the current generation but many generations to come. The Community Foundation continues to stay the course and remains fully invested and diversified.