Lone Star Philanthropy: More Information

To learn more about nonprofit organizations in Texas and how you can get involved, visit these sites:

I Live Here I Give Here is a fantastic website that has comprehensive information on nonprofits in Austin.
Texas Non Profits has many articles and plenty of information on Texan nonprofits.
The Texas Secretary of State has information on setting up nonprofit organizations.
The Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations has a mission for "connecting, strengthening, and supporting the nonprofit community for the public good."
Austin Community College Center for Community Based and Nonprofit Organizations offers programs to help you enter the nonprofit industry.

Ima Hogg is considered the grand dame of Texas philanthropy. Ima Hogg has given generously to such institutions as the Houston Symphony and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

George Washington Brackenridge founded the Brackenridge Foundation.
Amon G. Carter was a tireless civic booster for the city of Fort Worth.
Algur H. Meadows, founder of the Meadows Foundation, generally donated to health care, museums, educational programs, and environmental initiatives in Texas.
Dr. Betty Sue Flowers is the director of the LBJ Foundation since 2002. Betty Sue Flowers is also a noted author.
Linda Perryman Evans, president and CEO of the Meadows Foundation, has served on many philanthropic boards.
Dr. Larry R. Faulkner currently serves as the President of the Houston Endowment. Larry R. Faulkner has also served as the President of the University of Texas.
Ben Barnes, former lieutenant governor of Texas, is still active in Texas philanthropy. Ben Barnes serves on both the board of the LBJ Foundation and the Boys and Girls Club of the Capital Area.
Lyndon L. Olson is the former US ambassador to Sweden. Lyndon L. Olson is currently on the board of the LBJ Foundation.

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