(2001) • Odessa High School (2001) • (2003) • Greenwood High School (2006)

Celebrating 15 Years Midland College (1997) • Midland High School (2000) • Lee High School (2000) • UT - Permian Basin (2001) Basin Permian - UT • (2000) School High Lee • (2000) School High Midland • (1997) College Midland 2012 Annual Report Abell-Hanger Foundation A- The PhilanthropyH of George & Gladys Abell

MISSION STATEMENT To continue the philanthropy of George and Gladys Abell, with emphasis on improving lives of people in the Permian Basin area.

VISION STATEMENT Abell-Hanger will be accessible and forthright in their dealings with all grant seekers, responsive to emerging needs, creative and a leader in the philanthropic community.

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ABELL-HANGER FOUNDATION Founders George Thomas Abell & Gladys Hanger Abell

Trustees John D. Bergman Elaine Magruder Tevis Herd Jack F. Harper Clarence Scharbauer, III David L. Smith Wes Perry James C. Trott Charles M. Younger, M.D. Trustee Emeriti

Jno. P. Butler, Deceased Robert M. Leibrock, Deceased Jerome M. Fullinwider James I. Trott, Deceased John F. Younger, Deceased Lester Van Pelt, Jr., Deceased Arlen L. Edgar Robert C. Leibrock Officers Tevis Herd, President Charles M. Younger, M.D., Immediate Past President David L. Smith, Executive Vice President Herbert L. Cartwright, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer

Staff David L. Smith, Executive Director Herbert L. Cartwright, Comptroller Suzanne C. Thomas, Grants Officer Mark Palmer, Special Projects Manager Bobbie R. Chappell, Secretary Certified Public Accountants Sproles Woodard & Company

All Inquiries: Abell-Hanger Foundation Attention: David L. Smith, Executive Director Post Office Box 430 Midland, 79702 www.abell-hanger.org 2 n n n n n n n n n n

GEORGE THOMAS ABELL

George Thomas Abell was born at Wakeeney, membership in the Texas Congress of the Parent- Kansas. While attending Colorado A&M (now Teacher Association. He served as the Chairman of Colorado State University), he was a member of the first capital funds campaign for Midland Gamma Omega, an honorary fraternity, and Sigma Memorial Hospital and was a member of the Alpha Epsilon, a social fraternity. He graduated hospital’s Board of Trustees and Board of with degrees in civil and engineering and Governors. A member of the Downtown Midland mechanical engineering. In 1927 he moved to Rotary Club, he was recognized on numerous Midland, Texas, where he trained himself as a occasions for his contributions to the civic, cultural geologist and entered the business as an and educational betterment and growth of Midland. independent oil operator. In 1939, he married George Abell devoted much time to the Boy Scouts Gladys Hanger of Ft. Worth, the daughter of a of America, serving in various capacities in the pioneer Tarrant County family. Buffalo Trail Council. He led the capital fund During his professional career, he was active in campaign which secured the 6,000 acre camp in the the Independent Petroleum Association of . For his service to the Boy Scouts, America, Texas Independent Producers and he was awarded the highest recognition of the Boy Royalty Owners Association, Mid-Continent Oil Scouts, the Silver Beaver Award. and Gas Association, and the Permian Basin While serving as a director of the Midland Petroleum Association. He was a charter member Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Abell originated the of the Permian Basin Petroleum Pioneers idea for the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, Association. Library and Hall of Fame. He spent much of his In addition to his professional endeavors, Mr. time and effort collecting antique oil field Abell was also active in many civic, community, equipment now displayed on the Museum’s grounds. cultural, social, educational and historical Many of the oil paintings of historical events which activities. He was a member of the Board of are on display in the Museum were researched by Education of the Midland Independent School George and commissioned by the Abell-Hanger District. He served as President of the Board during Foundation. He was the first president of the the construction of the present Midland High Museum’s board of trustees and a member of the School auditorium. As a result of these Hall of Fame. accomplishments, he was awarded a life 3 n n n n n n n n n n

GLADYS HANGER ABELL

Gladys Hanger Abell was born and raised in Fort An avid American patriot, Mrs. Abell was a Worth, Texas, the daughter of a pioneer Tarrant member of the Texas Chapter of the National County Family. She graduated from Paschal High Society of Colonial Dames of America, and the School and attended Texas Christian University Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a and the University of Texas at Austin. member of the First Presbyterian Church of Midland. Throughout her lifetime, Mrs. Abell was an active champion of civic and cultural causes, contributing The Abell-Hanger Foundation was created by Mr. her time, talents, energy, and financial resources as and Mrs. Abell to carry on the philanthropic one of West Texas’ most philanthropic citizens. endeavors which they pursued during their She served on the board of governors of Midland lifetimes. Speaking of business success, George Memorial Hospital, board of trustees of Midland Abell once said, Presbyterian Homes, and the President’s Club of “Sure, men like to be successful, not just for the the Museum of the Southwest. She took great money, but because of what one can do for his pride in her service on the board of trustees of the community, his country, and for mankind. Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, Library, and Business success provides the opportunity to do Hall of Fame. some of the things most of us dream about doing Her interests also included the Midland Odessa for our community and its various institutions, Symphony and Chorale, Midland Garden Club, organizations, and agencies.” Women’s Auxiliary of Midland Memorial Hospital, To their memory, this annual statement reports the Delta Delta Delta Midland Alumnae Chapter, and Foundation’s endeavors for the current fiscal year. the Midland Women’s Club of which she was a life member. 4 n n n n n n n n n n

SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION JUNE 30, 2012 Net Assets Market Value Carrying Value INVESTMENTS Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,130,021 $ 1,130,021 Marketable Securities Abell-Hanger foundation has a long-term asset allocation Bond fund 26,161,575 24,560,300 target for its investments of 75 percent equity and 25 Stock fund 81,428,060 73,216,981 percent fixed income. At fiscal year-end the Foundation’s assets were invested as follows: Development markets fund 14,362,778 15,138,654 Emerging markets fund 5,246,137 4,696,223 Inflation protected bond fund 6,515,670 5,615,610 Real Estate 3,841,380 2,773,075 Minerals (producing and nonproducing) 8,365,770 1,760,785 Paintings 19,340 19,340 Other assets ______3,283 ______3,283 Domestic Equity 57% ______$ 147,074,014 ______$ 128,914,272 Corpus July 1, 2011 $ 131,333,791 ADD: Interest and dividends $ 3,417,155 Royalties 731,993 Capital Gain 2,186,961 International Equity 13% Other ______85,540 $ 6,421,649 DEDUCT: Grants $ 7,132,749 ** Administrative expenses 1,617,839 Fixed Income 22% Production and ad valorem taxes ______90,580 ______$ 8,841,168 June 30, 2012 $ 128,914,272 Real Estate Mineral Interests 8% Adjustment to fair market value ______18,159,742 June 30, 2012 ______$ 147,074,014 RETURNS **Minimum distributable amount pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code is $7,236,761. Average Annual Compounds Foundation Administrative Expenses: 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 % of Assets 0.82% 1.11% 0.99% 0.90% 1.16% % of Expenditures: 12.63% 20.6% 17.50% 17.80% 19.32% 13.38% Excise Taxes Paid: 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2.79% Amount $71,282 $83,056 $71,354 $45,306 $62,978 1.85% Rate 1% 2% 2% 1% 1% Cumulative Since 1992: $2,794,551 1 YR 3 YR 5 YR 5 n n n n n n n n n n

AREAS OF GRANTS AND GIVING Year Ended June 30, 2012

By Program Area (YE 6-30-12) Arts, Cultural, By Support Area (YE 6-30-12) Religion Humanities 1.65% 2.91% Public/Society Benefit Scholarships 7.11% 14.73%

Education 21.41% Capital Support Human Specific Programs 43.00% Services 15.70% 23.65%

General Operating 26.57% Health 43.28%

AREAS OF GIVING For the year ended Cumulative since GRANTMAKING AT A GLANCE ______June 30, 2012 ______June 30, 1954 Fiscal Year Ending: 2009 2010 2011 2012 Arts, Cultural, Humanities 207,250 23,205,209 Total Grants Paid $5,023,264 $6,047,319 $6,952,858 $7,132,749 Education 1,526,768 55,621,977 Total Grant Payments 146 102 129 128 Health 3,087,379 36,336,922 Median Grant $16,250 $20,000 $16,250 $24,000 Human Services 1,686,950 48,567,204 Average Grant $34,406 $59,287 $56,272 $55,725 Public/Society Benefit 506,902 16,223,009 Largest Grant $572,681 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,000,000 Religion 117,500 2,848,056 Total Giving $7,132,749 $182,802,377 Smallest Grant $75 $100 $1,000 $600 6 n n n n n n n n n n

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT TRANSITIONS

uch of life is spent dealing with transitions, some expected and others support for the first three years of the new facility. unexpected. This is true for individuals, corporations and communities alike. Without question these positive responses from both the charitable and business MAs individuals we transition from youth to adulthood, to employees, to sectors are clear indications of the validity of the Midland Shared Spaces initiative. parenthood and then (perhaps) to retirement. Like individuals, organizations too When these fundraising efforts are concluded, I am positive that all pertinent funders must transition their staff and directors. O ften communities transition in leadership, in the community will be participants. vision, changing demographics and often to new economic realities. Some of these transitions are easy and natural but often they are abrupt and unplanned but And the rebirth of generosity of local corporations is further evident in the bold and obviously the best transitions are anticipated and planned. very generous support of this shared spaces project by Concho Resources. Their $1 million commitment to the project serves to enhance the funding by the charitable This year we are celebrating the 15th year of our Students in Philanthropy (SIP) sector and makes this emerging initiative a virtual reality. It is the type of charitable programs which has now grown to programs on three area college campuses and at leadership that they have demonstrated in building their company and their desire to five high schools in Midland and Ector counties. The objective of the SIP program is give back to the community is one of the most encouraging transitions in recent to educate and motivate a new generation of philanthropists and volunteers to meet memory. the emerging future needs in our community. The A-HF program coordinator for this program is Suzanne C. Thomas and her report contained in this annual report is both Another example of this paradigm shift is seen in the support for Early College High comprehensive and impressive. School @ Midland College. When faced with possible extinction due to State of T exas funding reductions, the charitable community joined together to provide We continue to support the nonprofit sector of our community with our support of critical funding to ensure the continuance of this successful educational program. the Generations program which the Nonprofit Management Center delivers to our The “A List” of charitable funders including Abell-Hanger, Helen Greathouse and community. This is the 5th year of that development program for the future directors Rae Charitable Trusts, Chaparral and Fasken foundations plus the newly emerging and staff of our local nonprofits. The objective of this program is to provide those Scharbauer Foundation all agreed to fund the program. This effort brought out the future leaders with all the tools that they will need to be successful in their respective sup port of Concho Resources and then in June Pioneer Resources committed $1 roles. The program capitalizes on the experience and skills of many volunteers and million over the next four years to both undergird operating funding and to expand leaders in the community to teach and mentor the next generation. the impact of ECHS. We hope that other local companies will follow the generosity Midland has embraced a rebirth of the oil and gas industry which has brought about of Concho and Pioneer. We sincerely hope that this is a sustainable trend of great prosperity to the City and . That economic rebirth has given birth to a collaboration between the business and charitable sectors. change in the philanthropic landscape in the creation of a number of new private Transitions are best accomplished when the past, present and future can be brought foundations and cha ritable trusts. This confluence of new charitable dollars in our together with a clear vision. area is truly exciting and creates new opportunities for collaboration and cooperation. The unique spirit of Midland in the past has been the involvement of Organizational transitions for staff and directors are critical to fulfilling its mission. local businesses in charitable endeavors. There is a new birth of corporation These transitions should be viewed, as much as possible, as relay races rather than a philanthropy which only serves to heighten the effectiveness of the permanent sprint race with the key ingredient being a smooth and effortless passing of the baton philanthropic entities whose mission is solely benevolent. from one to another. Careful planning and coordination of these expected events are absolutely crucial to success in transition. Abell-Hanger as a philanthropic There is no better illustration of the power of our new circumstances than the organization will exist into perpetuity which someone opined is a lot longer than you Midland Shared Spaces initiative which the Abell-Hanger trustees have embraced might think. It is my hope and expectation that all the future staff and trustees will and facilitated by the hiring of new staff to focus on the space needs of our local non- regularly credit their work to our donors and founders, George and Gladys Abell. It is profits and intriguing opportunity to enhance their organizational efficiency. The only fitting and proper to do so. fundraising for this $ 8 million initiativ e has been extremely encouraging and the response from those asked to support nearly universally favorable. With any Best said by Gaylord Nelson, “(T)he truest test of man’s conscience may be his innovative projects, there will be skeptics and those that let fear of failure rule their willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks grantmaking decisions. As of this writing, the project has received favorable will not be heard.” responses from the Scharbauer Foundation, Henry Foundation, Pevehouse Family George and Gladys Abell continue to support all these transitions to help our Foundation, Paul & Katherine Morrow Foundation, Wayne and JoAnn Moore community be all that it can be for the citizens of Midland and West Texas. Charitable Trust, Rea Charitable Trust, Warren Family Foundation and Chaparral Foundation. In addition many smaller charitable entities are providing operating David L. Smith 7 n n n n n n n n n n

STUDENTS IN PHILANTHROPY CELEBRATES ITS 15TH ANNIVERSARY

t’s hard to believe the 2011-2012 school year marked Midland High School to duplicate the 15th Anniversary since the Students in the program on the high school IPhilanthropy program was established at Midland level. Eventually the high school College in 1997. Through the generosity of George and Gladys Abell and SIP programs evolved from an because of the vision of the Abell-Hanger Foundation trustees, over 1,600 extracurricular club to a daily class students have participated in the SIP program which now exists on 8 for which students can earn an campuses in the elective credit toward graduation. Permian Basin Today the SIP program also exists area. Because of on the campuses of Odessa these student’s College, University of Texas at the Permian Basin, Odessa fundraising and High School, Permian High School, Greenwood High School and is grant making currently being duplicated with Early College High School at Midland efforts they have College. provided 1,200 The mission statement of the Students in Philanthropy program is to “engage grants to 152 young adults in philanthropy and volunteerism, inspiring a life time of nonprofit service”. The impact is evident by end of year comments from students: organizations. Equally remarkable is the fact that since • “SIP has made me more aware of the great community we live in and inception of the program in 1997, the students have given over $1 million to showed me how important it is to donate to the organizations that the communities in the form of grants. make my community a wonderful place to life.” The Students in Philanthropy wouldn’t exist without strong leadership from • “Now I know that with effort and dedication we can change the life of the beginning. In 1996 Arlen Edgar, trustee of the Foundation at the time, somebody.” and David Smith, Executive Director, attended the Conference of Southwest • “I now love to serve my community and I now take advantage of all Foundations and attended a session presented by the El Pomar Foundation in opportunities given to me to help others. I now have philanthropy in Colorado regarding Youth in Philanthropy, their statewide program designed my blood, and I plan to forever serve, volunteer, and help improve the to reach and teach high school students about the nonprofit sector, lives of others through philanthropy.” philanthropy and volunteering. It was thought such a program would be a nice compliment to the relationship between the Foundation’s Legacy Scholarship and Midland College because the Legacy Scholarship program incorporated a requirement of community service. And it was further agreed that education of youth in the areas of philanthropy would be something that George and Gladys Abell would be proud to support. So through the leadership of Arlen Edgar, David Smith, Dr. David Daniel, president of Midland College at the time and under the direction of Laura McCabe, the Students in Philanthropy program was developed and began as an extracurricular activity at Midland College. And in subsequent years Laura McCabe was instrumental in working with Lee High School and 8 n n n n n n n n n n

STUDENTS IN PHILANTHROPY CELEBRATES ITS 15TH ANNIVERSARY

• “Thank you for the opportunity to make a difference in this through their service to the nonprofit community. [SIP] has helped community.” shape a generation that will shape subsequent ones.” -Bynum School • “I have learned that you need to volunteer in the community to be an actual part of the community. Without volunteering, you don’t truly know what is going on in the community and the struggles people face on a day-to-day basis.” • “I am astounded by the idea that the young people I rub shoulders • To the SIP students – “At a fairly young age you are a part of, and are with every day in experiencing something extraordinary – helping others truly in need class are the future board members and leaders in my community. To and you are able to see the results. We, the no nprofits, all have vital make great things happen, teamwork is an absolute ingredient.” needs and you have met them with love and gusto. Your energy and • “I never realized that the people that we helped would be so commitment to serving others has literally made many of us weep thankful.” with pride and gratitude – in you all, and for you all.” -High Sky Children’s Ranch • “Helping around your community doesn’t always mean you have to be the richest person in town. Just a small amount of your time can help • Also to the SIP students – “Your participation in Students in in a huge way.” Philanthropy gives you the skills and understanding to become philanthropic leaders in our community. With your dedication, T he nonprofit organizations in the community also recognize the importance research, and fundraising efforts, you show your peers the importance of the SIP programs. When the announcement was made regarding the 15th of being involved in changing the world right where you live.” -Safe Anniversary, many letters of congratulations were sent. Here is what some Place of the Permian Basin nonprofit organizations that have benefitted from SIP had to say: •“These young people are remarkable! I believe with all my heart that this program helps them become so. They have learned that they can make an incredible difference, not only by monetary gifts, but also 9 n n n n n n n n n n

STUDENTS IN PHILANTHROPY CELEBRATES ITS 15TH ANNIVERSARY

• “Midland and Odessa are truly blessed to have youth leaders who have long and lengthy list a true sense of community and recognize the value of giving back and of people that have choose to be part of creating a stronger community. You are all an been helped, inspiration.” ----Girls Scouts of the Desert Southwest programs that have been funded, and Of course SIP would not be possible without the dedicated items that have coordinato rs on each been purchased campus. In with the $1 million addition to dollars donated by teaching a SIP to the specialized community over curriculum they the last fifteen years, not work alongside to mention all of the volunteer hours donated and the passion that went the students to into these grantmaking decisions. develop and implement The answer to the question, “Have I left my handprints in lives and in the fundraisers, community around me”, has to be a resounding YES. Not only are our coordinate communities better because these students walked this way but there is much volunteer efforts, and guide the students hope for the future because of the heart of philanthropy instilled in these through the sometime mind boggling process of evaluating grant applications. young people. We think that the Abells would be very proud of this These teachers work diligently on a daily basis to light the fire of program. philanthropy in hearts and lives. The campus coordinators also plan and Suzanne Collins Thomas implement the two Fall and Spring SIP conferences which bring together Students in Philanthropy students from all programs to participate in joint educational opportunities. Program Coordinator As a foundation we often address the issue of impact. What impact on the community has been made through the organizations and programs we fund? Have we made a difference in someone’s life? Have we changed our community in any way? At a recent end of year SIP grant awards ceremony I challenged the students to ask themselves these same questions - what have I done to help my fellow man? Have I had a positive impact in my community? Am I making my life count? Have I left my handprint in hearts and lives? Those questions can be answered by just a glimpse into the 10 n n n n n n n n n n

PROGRAM AREA GRANT INDEX Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2012

Alzheimer's Association, Greater West Texas Chapter ...... Health Conference of Southwest Foundations, Inc...... Public, Society Benefit American Red Cross of Southwest Texas...... Human Services Crusader Track Club ...... Human Services Aphasia Center of West Texas, Inc...... Health District 6 4-H Council ...... Human Services Area Methodist Outreach Service ...... Human Services Ector County Independent School District ...... Education Association of Fundraising Professionals, Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest ...... Human Services Permian Basin Chapter...... Public, Society Benefit Gladney Center for Adoption ...... Human Services Big Brothers Big Sisters of Midland, Inc...... Human Services Greater Ideal Family Life Center ...... Human Services Bill of Rights Institute ...... Public, Society Benefit Hellinghausen Hope, Inc...... Human Services Boy Scouts of America - Buffalo Trail Council, Inc...... Human Services Helping Hands of Midland ...... Human Services Boys and Girls Club of Midland, Inc...... Human Services Hillcrest School, Inc...... Education Buckner Children and Family Services, Inc...... Human Services Make A Wish Foundation, West Texas Regional Office ...... Health Bynum School...... Education Manor Park, Inc...... Health Camp Fire USA, West Texas Council ...... Human Services MARC, Inc...... Human Services Casa de Amigos of Midland, Inc...... Human Services Midland Area AIDS Support, Inc...... Human Services CASA of West Texas ...... Human Services Midland Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc.. Public, Society Benefit Centers for Children and Families, Inc...... Human Services Midland Children's Rehabilitation Center ...... Health Children's Advocacy Center of the , Inc...... Human Services Midland Citizen Fire Academy Alumni Association . . . . Human Services Christmas for Our Troops, Inc...... Human Services Midland College ...... Education Christmas in Action, Inc...... Human Services Midland Community Theatre, Inc...... Arts, Culture, Humanities City of Fort Stockton ...... Human Services Midland Festival Ballet...... Arts, Culture, Humanities City of Midland Aquatics, Inc...... Human Services Midland Habitat for Humanity ...... Human Services Communities in Schools of the Permian Basin Inc...... Education Midland Independent School District ...... Education Community & Senior Services of Midland, Inc...... Human Services Midland Memorial Foundation ...... Health Community Bible Study ...... Religion Midland Need to Read, Inc...... Education 11 n n n n n n n n n n

Midland Rape Crisis Center, Inc...... Health Sears Methodist Retirement System ...... Health Mission Health Care Inc...... Health Southwestern Diabetic Foundation, Inc...... Health Muscular Dystrophy Association ...... Human Services Special Olympics Texas - Permian Basin Area 18 ...... Human Services Museum of the Southwest ...... Arts, Culture, Humanities Springboard Center ...... Health National Multiple Sclerosis - West Texas Chapter ...... Health St. Andrews Presbyterian Mission ...... Human Services Odessa College ...... Education St. Vincent de Paul Society - St. Ann's Conference. . . . . Human Services Odessa LINKS, Inc...... Human Services Sterling County EMS ...... Human Services Palmer Drug Abuse Program ...... Health Tall City Christian Track Club, Inc...... Human Services Permian Basin Area Foundation ...... Public, Society Benefit Teen F.L.O.W. Youth Ministry...... Religion Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, Library & Texas Interscholastic League Foundation...... Education Hall of Fame ...... Arts, Culture, Humanities Texas State History Museum Foundation . . . . . Arts, Culture, Humanities Permian Basin Public Telecommunications Inc. Arts, Culture, Humanities Health Sciences Center...... Education Philanthropy Roundtable...... Public, Society Benefit United Way of El Paso County ...... Public, Society Benefit Recording Library of West Texas ...... Human Services United Way of Midland, Inc...... Public, Society Benefit Rock the Desert Ministries, Inc...... Religion United Way of Odessa, Inc...... Public, Society Benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest, Inc...... Health University of Texas at Austin, McDonald Observatory...... Education Safe Place of the Permian Basin...... Human Services University of Texas of the Permian Basin ...... Education Salvation Army, Midland Corps...... Human Services West Texas Food Bank ...... Human Services Samaritan Counseling Center of West Texas, Inc...... Health YMCA of Midland ...... Human Services Samaritan Counseling Center, San Angelo ...... Health 12 n n n n n n n n n n

ABELL-HANGER FOUNDATION GRANTS Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2012 ARTS, CULTURE, HUMANITIES $ 207,250

Matching Gifts Program ...... $ 4,750 Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, Library & Hall of Fame. . . . . $ 110,000 This program matches donations made by trustees and staff of the Abell- Midland, TX Hanger Foundation on a one for one basis to eligible charities. The MISSION: To teach the complexity and inherent risk of the oil and gas program matched 11 gifts to 7 agencies in the program area of Arts, industry to the public in the historical and technical context of the Culture and Humanities. region's petroleum business. GRANT PURPOSE: for the Arlen L. Edgar Distinguished Lecture Midland Community Theatre, Inc...... $ 40,000 Series ($40,000) and for unrestricted operating support ($70,000) Midland, TX MISSION: To bring quality theatre arts and educational opportunities Permian B asin Public Telecommunications Inc...... $ 10,000 to Midland and the Permian Basin for the benefit of the audience and Midland, TX volunteers. MISSION: To use television to provide quality programs and services GRANT PURPOSE: for the youth education and outreach programs which advance education, culture and community. GRANT PURPOSE: for the capital campaign in honor of Jane Wolf for Midland Festival Ballet ...... $ 2,500 her work on the Midland Shared Spaces building Midland, TX MISSION: To promote ballet in Midland and surrounding areas of the Texas State History Museum Foundation...... $ 5,000 Permian Basin by providing training for young dancers, enlisting Austin, TX professional dancers and instructo rs, and offering group performances. MISSION: To provide support for the educational initiatives of the Bob GRANT PURPOSE: for sponsorship of the 2011-2012 season Bullock Texas State History Museum. GRANT PURPOSE: for travel costs for MISD students to visit the Museum of the Southwest ...... $ 35,000 museum Midland, TX MISSION: To serve as an educational resource in the areas of art, focusing on the American Southwest of the Archaeological Southwest, and Astronomy. GRANT PURPOSE: for the educational, cultural and artistic programming for 2012 ($25,000) and to underwrite the Septemberfest preview party ($10,000) 13 n n n n n n n n n n

EDUCATION $ 1,526,768 Bynum School...... $ 60,000 Midland Independent School District...... $ 11,000 Midland, TX Midland, TX MISSION: To provide educational services for children and young MISSION: To provide public education to the citizens of Midland. adults with various disabilities. GRANT PURPOSE: for sponsorship of the new teacher retention GRANT PURPOSE: for unrestricted operating support program ($5,000); for the Rusk Elementary 2011 Veteran's program ($2,500) and for sponsorship of the 2011 Celebration of Light Communities in Schools of the Permian Basin Inc...... $ 50,000 Storytelling Festival ($3,500) Midland, TX MISSION: To help young people of the Permian Basin stay in school, Midland Need to Read, Inc...... $ 5,000 successfully learn and prepare for life by coordinating the connection of Midland, TX community resources in the school setting. MISSION: To improve literacy and enhance the productivity of GRANT PURPOSE: for unrestricted operating support Midland County adults GRANT PURPOSE: for unrestricted operating support Ector County Independent School District...... $ 24,000 Odessa, TX Odessa College ...... $ 25,000 MISSION: To provide public education to the citizens of Ector County. Odessa, TX GRANT PURPOSE: for the 2011-2012 ECISD Students in MISSION: To provide community college educational opportunities, Philanthropy programs including associate degrees in a wide range of fields. GRANT PURPOSE: for the 2011-2012 Students in Philanthropy Hillcrest School, Inc...... $ 12,500 program Midland, TX MISSION: To provide a specialized education for students with learning Scholarship Programs Administered by the Foundation: differences. GRANT PURPOSE: for unrestricted operating support Abell Education Continuance Scholarship Program . . . $ 174,768 Provides two year scholarships to graduates of Midland College Matching Gifts Program ...... $ 24,175 enabling attendance at public Texas universities. Recipients render 50 This program matches donations made by trustees and staff of the Abell- hours of community service for each year of scholarship. Sixteen Hanger Foundation on a one for one basis to eligible charities. The recipients attended ten universities. program matched 21 gifts to 13 agencies in the program area of Education. Abell-Hanger Presidential Scholarship ...... $ 46,000 Provides up to four year scholarships to students in non- Midland College...... $ 589,000 traditional circumstances. Recipients must attend a public Texas Midland, TX university. Six recipients attended four universities. MISSION: To provide community college educational opportunities, including degrees in a wide range of fields. James I. Trott Opportunity Scholarship Program . . . . . $ 174,825 GRANT PURPOSE: for the 2012-2013 Dollars for Scholars scholarship Provides four year scholarship to graduates of Crane, Ft. Stockton, program for students attending the Williams Regional Technical and Imperial High Schools enabling attendance at public Texas Training Center in Fort Stockton ($30,000); for scholarships to the 2012 universities. Recipients render 50 hours of community service for each Kids College ($5,000); for the 2011-2012 MISD high school Students in year of scholarship. Sixteen recipients attended eight universities. Philanthropy programs ($17,960); for the 2011-2012 Greenwood High School Students in Philanthropy program ($8,600); for the 2011-2012 Lester Van Pelt, III Bulldog Excellence Scholar ship. . . $ 62,500 Midland College Students in Philanthropy program ($39,440); for the Provides four year scholarships to graduates of Midland High Early College High School tuition costs ($50,000); School enabling attendance at the University of Texas at Austin. Five to provide funding for the Legacy Scholarship program ($413,000); and recipients attended the University of Texas at Austin. for the 2011-2012 annual technology replacement at the Advance Technology Center ($25,000) 14 n n n n n n n n n n

Laura McCabe Students in Philanthropy Scholarship . . $ 12,500 University of Texas at Austin, McDonald Observatory . . $ 30,000 Provides two year scholarships to graduates of Midland College Austin, TX who have participated in the Students in Philanthropy program enabling MISSION: To advance understanding of the universe by investigating attendance at public Texas universities. Recipients render 50 hours of astronomical objects and phenomena, and to provide first-class facilities community service for each year of scholarship. One recipient attended for faculty, research staff, graduate students, and scientific visitors to the a local university. observatory that insure quality observational and theoretical research in astronomy. Texas Interscholastic League Foundation ...... $ 92,000 GRANT PU RPOSE: for the "Live from McDonald Observatory" Austin, TX videoconferencing program MISSION: To award college scholarships to high school students who excel in the University Interscholastic League competitions. University of Texas of the Permian Basin ...... $ 58,500 GRANT PURPOSE: for the 2011-2012 annual scholarships Odessa, TX MISSION: To provide educational opportunities in arts and sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center ...... $ 75,000 business, fine arts, communications, education and nursing. Lubbock, TX GRANT PURPOSE: for the 2011-2012 Students in Philanthropy MISSION: To provide higher public education. program GRANT PURPOSE: to provide scholarships for tuition and books for all students in the Sch ool of Nursing programs 15 n n n n n n n n n n

HEALTH $3,087,379 Alzheimer's Association, Greater West Texas Chapter . . $ 15,000 Midland Rape Crisis Center, Inc...... $ 60,000 Midland, TX Midland, TX MISSION: To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of MISSION: To provide support and healing for victims and families. research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce GRANT PURPOSE: for unrestricted operating support ($50,000) and to the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. purchase forensic equipment ($10,000) GRANT PURPOSE: for unrestricted operating support for the Midland office Mission Health Care Inc...... $ 35,000 Aphasia Center of West Texas, Inc...... $ 30,000 Midland, TX Midland, TX MISSION: To prevent premature or unnecessarily prolonged placement in MISSION: To repair communication and hope for individuals and families residential institutions for eligible clients whose primary residence is in Midland, coping with aphasia through adaptive communication techniques, education and Ector and Martin counties of West Texas. public awareness. GRANT PURPOSE: for unrestricted operating support GRANT PURPOSE: for unrestricted operating support National Multiple Sclerosis - West Texas Chapter...... $ 2,500 Make A Wish Foundation, West Texas Regional Office . $ 24,000 Midland, TX Midland, TX MISSION: To educate medical professionals and the general public as well as MISSION: To grant the wishes of children with life threatening illness. those that have MS; to provide funds, through fund raising campaigns, that will GRANT PURPOSE: to cover expenses for granting wishes in West Texas further the research into the cause, prevention, cure and treatment of multiple sclerosis. Manor Park, Inc...... $ 400,000 GRANT PURPOSE: for sponsorship of the 2012 Dinner of Champions Midland, TX MISSION: To offer a full range of retirement living, social and recreational Palmer Drug Abuse Program ...... $ 108,225 activities, and nursing care. Midland, TX GRANT PURPOSE: for the Household Capital and Training Campaign MISSION: To offer counseling, rehabilitation, intervention, and prevention services to adolescent substance abusers and their families. Matching Gifts Program ...... $ 24,654 GRANT PURPOSE: for building debt reduction ($28,225) and for unrestricted This program matches donations made by trustees and staff of the Abell-Hanger operating support ($80,000) Foundation on a one for one basis to eligible charities. The program matched 37 gifts to 14 agencies in the program area of Health. Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest, Inc. . . $ 20,000 Lubbock, TX Midland Children's Rehabilitation Center...... $ 100,000 MISSION: To create, find and support programs that directly improve the Midland, TX health and well being of children and their families MISSION: To care and treat children diagnosed as having neurological or GRANT PURPOSE: for the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile orthopedically handicapping conditions through physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, aquatic therapy, and hippotherapy. Samaritan Counseling Center of West Texas, Inc...... $ 35,000 GRANT PURPOSE: for unrestricted operating support Midland, TX MISSION: To provide pastoral counseling for individuals, couples and families; Midland Memorial Foundation ...... $2,000,000 training for area clergy; and consultive services for other agencies and Midland, TX professionals. MISSION: To raise funds for the benefit of Midland Memorial Hospital. GRANT PURPOSE: for unrestricted operating support GRANT PURPOSE: for renovations and construction of a new Patient Tower at Midland Memorial Hospital 16 n n n n n n n n n n

Samaritan Counseling Center, San Angelo ...... $ 42,500 Southwestern Diabetic Foundation, Inc...... $ 15,500 San Angelo, TX Gainesville, TX MISSION: To offer faith-sensitive counseling and family oriented education MISSION: To operate a residential camp for children with diabetes in order to programs to assist in building quality long term relationship for the people of equip children with lifestyle skills to manage their illness through educa tion and West Texas rehabilitation. GRANT PURPOSE: for unrestricted operating support ($10,000); for audit GRANT PURPOSE: for summer camp fees for West Texas children expenses ($7,500) and client assistance ($25,000) Springboard Center ...... $ 100,000 Sears Methodist Retirement System ...... $ 75,000 Midland, TX Abilene, TX MISSION: To provide high quality, professional counseling and treatment for MISSION: To provide leadership in response to the needs of our aging alcoholism and drug addiction, and to raise the level of community awareness population. concerning addicting disorders. GRANT PURPOSE: for the expansion and renovation of the retirement homes GRANT PURPOSE: for unrestricted operating support in Midland and Odessa 17 n n n n n n n n n n

HUMAN SERVICES $ 1,303,654 American Red Cross of Southwest Texas ...... $ 25,000 Buckner Children and Family Services, Inc...... $ 24,000 Midland, TX , TX MISSION: To provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, MISSION: To protect children, promote independence, and build strong prepare for, and respond to emergencies. families GRANT PURPOSE: for unrestricted operating support GRANT PURPOSE: for increased operating costs for the new Family Place facility Area Methodist Outreach Service...... $ 22,000 Midland, TX Camp Fire USA, West Texas Council...... $ 20,000 MISSION: To make God's love real in people's lives by providing a means for Midland, TX cooperati ve ministry with member churches. MISSION: To promote the positive development of children and youth by GRANT PURPOSE: for the 2011-2012 utility bill assistance program ($10,000) providing programs which develop personal life skills, social responsibilities, and to purchase medical supplies and medicine ($12,000) health and leadership. GRANT PURPOSE : for unrestricted operating support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Midland, Inc...... $ 50,000 Midland, TX Casa de Amigos of Midland, Inc...... $ 100,000 MISSION: To make a positive, measurable impact in the lives of children Midland, TX through professionally-supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships. MISSION: To improve the quality of life throughout the community by helping GRANT PURPOSE: for unrestricted operating support ($15,000) and for people help themselves. construction of a new facility ($35,000) GRANT PURPOSE: for unrestricted operating support Boy Scouts of America - Buffalo Trail Council, Inc.. . . . $ 18,635 CASA of West Texas ...... $ 50,000 Midland, TX Midland, TX MISSION: To serve others while instilling values in young people that will help MISSION: To promote and support quality volunteers who speak for the best prepare them to make ethical choices during their lifetime and to achieve their interests of abused and neglected children in court in an effort to find each child potential as responsible citizens. a safe, nurturing, permanent home. GRANT PURPOSE: for sponsorship of the Distinguished Citizens of the GRANT PURPOSE: for unrestricted operating support Permian Basin dinner ($2,000) and in kind gift of 2008 Ford Explorer XLT ($16,635) Centers for Children and Families, Inc...... $ 50,000 Midland, TX Boys and Girls Club of Midland, Inc...... $ 60,000 MISSION: To improved quality of life and strengthen the communities we serve Midland, TX through counseling, educational and supportive services. MISSION: To enhance the quality of life for young people, as participating GRANT PURPOSE: for unrestricted operating support members of a richly diverse society, with a special concern for the disadvantaged youth, helping to develop the qualities they need to become responsible citizens Children's Advocacy Center of the Big Bend, Inc...... $ 10,000 and leaders. Alpine, TX GRANT PURPOSE: for the resource development staff position ($25,000) and MISSION: To reduce the trauma of children who are victims of sexual abuse for the After School program (35,000) and/or serious physical abuse in Brewster, Jeff Davis, Presidio and Terrell Counties. Boys and Girls Club of Odessa, Inc...... $ 20,000 GRANT PURPOSE: for unrestricted operating support to acquire government Odessa, TX grants MISSION: To help young people reach their full potential through character development, mentoring, academic support, enrichment activities, and athletics. Christmas for Our Troops, Inc...... $ 7,500 Midland, TX GRANT PURPOSE: for unrestricted operating support MISSION: To provide individual Christmas boxes full of a variety of gifts, necessities and goodies for our local men and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. GRANT PURPOSE: to purchase items for Christmas boxes for U.S. troops 18 n n n n n n n n n n

Christmas in Action, Inc...... $ 50,000 Gladney Center for Adoption ...... $ 20,000 Midland, TX Ft. Worth, TX MISSION: To renovate sub-standard housing in Midland County. MISSION: To provide adoption services to the southwestern and GRANT PURPOSE: for unrestricted operating support other select geographic areas through the central Fort Worth campus and satellite offices. City of Fort Stockton ...... $ 15,000 GRANT PURPOSE: for unrestricted operating support for the Permian Basin Fort Stockton, TX Gladney Center MISSION: To provide public services to the citizens of Fort Stockton. GRANT PURPOSE: to purchase and implement in-car computer systems for Greater Ideal Family Life Center ...... $ 67,750 the Police Department Midland, TX MISSION: To socially develop the southeast neighborhood of Midland by City of Midland Aquatics, Inc...... $ 400,000 providing physical, educational, and spiritual resources that will help resident Midland, TX improve their quality of life. MISSION: To develop the young men and women of the Permian Basin GRANT PURPOSE: to purchase computers ($5,403) and for operating support physically, mentally and morally through regulated, competitive, athletic of the Summer and After School programs ($62,347) programs; to develop and promote physical fitness programs for adults and teach youngsters to swim and practice water safety; and to develop and promote Hellinghausen Hope, Inc...... $ 30,000 Midland, Texas through local, state and national athletic competitions. Midland, TX GRANT PURPOS E: for the capital campaign MISSION: To provide housing and housing s upport services to the elderly, handicapped and indigent. Community & Senior Services of Midland, Inc...... $ 35,275 GRANT PURPOSE: for the utility bill assistance program for the Village Midland, TX Square Apartments low income housing MISSION: To improve the quality of life of Midland County residents by providing an array of services to help them maintain health, independence and Helping Hands of Midland ...... $ 110,000 dignity as they grow older. Midland, TX GRANT PURPOSE: for the Meals on Wheels gas card program ($27,900) and MISSION: To serve the poor and underprivileged of Midland County through in kind gift of 2004 Ford Explorer ($7,375) financial, spiritual, and emotional support. GRANT PURPOSE: for the utility bill assistance program Crusader Track Club ...... $ 2,500 Midland, TX MARC, Inc...... $ 20,000 MISSION: to train and provide athletics opportunities for amateur athletes Midland,X T consistent with Christian principles of good sportsmanship MISSION: To identify and meet the community needs of persons with GRANT PURPOSE: for the 2012 travel expenses to competitions developmental disabilities including integration in all aspects of community life - socially and in the workplace and to provide housing, vocational training and District 6 4-H Council...... $ 9,450 rehabilitative services. Fort Stockton, TX GRANT PURPOSE: to purchase equipment for expansion of the shredding MISSION: To prepare youth to meet the challenges of childhood, adolescence business and adulthood, through a coordinated, long-term, progressive series of edu cational experiences that enhance life skills and develop social, emotional, Matching Gifts Program ...... $ 46,240 physical and cognitive competencies. This program matches donations made by trustees and staff of the Abell-Hanger GRANT PURPOSE: to place a robot kit into each County Extension Office for Foundation on a one for one basis to eligible charities. The program matched 70 the Junk Drawer Robotic project gifts to 40 agencies in the program area of Human Services. Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest...... $ 50,000 Midland Area AIDS Support, Inc...... $ 20,000 Odessa, TX Midland, TX MISSION: To inspire girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, MISSION: To provide public education regarding HIV/AIDS and to support patriotism and service that they may become happy and resourceful citizens. people with the disease and their families and friends. GRANT PURPOSE: for unrestricted operating support GRANT PURPOSE: for unrestricted operating support 19 n n n n n n n n n n

Midland Citizen Fire Academy Alumni Association . . . . $ 10,000 numerous developmental and physical disabilities. Midland, TX GRANT PURPOSE: for sponsorship of Ragin Cajun annual fundraiser MISSION: To bring together graduates of the Midland Citizens Fire Academy to enhance the relations between the community and Fire Department. St. Andrews Presbyterian Mission ...... $ 10,000 GRANT PURPOSE: to purchase a fire safety trailer Midland, TX MISSION: To minister to the physical, educational, emotional and social needs Midland Habitat for Humanity ...... $ 45,000 of people in the Midland area. Midland, TX GRANT PURPOSE: for the utility bill assistance program MISSION: To eliminate substandard housing for low-income families by providing them with an opportunity to help build their own homes. St. Vincent de Paul Society - St. Ann's Conference . . . . $ 20,000 GRANT PURPOSE: for unrestricted operating support Midland, TX MISSION: To provide emotional, spiritual and financial aid to people and Muscular Dystrophy Association ...... $ 10,000 families in need regardless of race, color or creed. Midland, TX GRANT PURPOSE: for the utility bill assistance program MISSION: To conquer neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans. Sterling County EMS ...... $ 25,000 GRANT PURPOSE: for the annual summer camp Sterling City, TX MISSION: To provide the people of Sterling County with effective emergency Odessa LINKS, Inc...... $ 20,000 care and transportation to the nearest medical facility as defined by the Texas Odessa, TX Department of Health. MISSION: To connect people with the resources that are available to meet GRANT PURPOSE: for construction of an Emergency Medical Service facility their needs and to collaborate with local organizations to improve the service delivery of resources in our community. Tall City Christian Track Club, Inc...... $ 7,500 GRANT PURPOSE: for the Project HOPE program Midland, TX MISSION: To encourage and promote participation in track competitions Recording Library of West Texas ...... $ 15,000 coupled with Christian training. Midland, TX GRANT PURPOSE: for unrestricted operating support MISSION: To provide audio recordings to enrich the lives of people who cannot access the printed word. West Texas Food Bank ...... $ 75,000 GRANT PURPOSE: for unrestricted operating budget Odessa, TX MISSION: To alleviate hunger by providing a collection system that solicits and Safe Place of the Permian Basin ...... $ 30,000 gathers useful products and redistributes these products to member agencies who Midland, TX have feeding programs for the ill, aged and the needy of the Permian Basin. MI SSION: To help victims of domestic violence become survivors by offering GRANT PURPOSE: for unrestricted operating support them and their families the services and support that enable them to break the cycle of abuse and create better futures, free of violence. YMCA of Midland ...... $ 1,100 GRANT PURPOSE: for unrestricted operating support Midland, TX MISSION: To unite people of all ages, ethnic groups and religious affiliations Salvation Army, Midland Corps ...... $ 80,000 with a mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs that Midland, TX build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. MISSION: To provide various services to the homeless and needy by means of GRANT PURPOSE: to provide registration costs for the National Conference the Christian church. for Youth and Government GRANT PURPOSE: for the utility bill assistance program Special Olympics Texas - Permian Basin Area 18 ...... $ 5,000 Midland, TX MISSION: To provide year-round sports training and competition for both children and adults with intellectual disabilities to help them cope with their 20 n n n n n n n n n n

PUBLIC/SOCIETY BENEFIT $ 506,902 Association of Fundraising Professionals, Permian Basin Area Foundation ...... $ 102,177 Permian Basin Chapter...... $ 5,000 Midland, TX Midland, TX MISSION: To serve as a flexible and responsive philanthro pic vehicle, MISSION: To advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education, and embodying the ability to channel contributions both large and small to meet the certification programs. community's charitable needs. GRANT PURPOSE: for sponsorship of the 2011 National Philanthropy Day GRANT PURPOSE: for unrestricted operating support of the Nonprofit Management Center ($75,000); for the Executive Leadership Certification Bill of Rights Institute ...... $ 28,500 program ($10,000); for the Generations program ($10,000); to pay for NMC Arlington, VA consulting services to Palmer Drug Abuse Program ($657); for the Nonprofit MISSION: To strengthen civic values in the next generation by educating high Management Center Funders Roundtable ($1,520); and for the Nonprofit school stude nts and teachers about the Founders, our Constitution, and the Management Center 2011 Beacon Awards ($5,000) application of Foundation documents throughout our country's history. Philanthropy Roundtable ...... $ 20,000 GRANT PURPOSE: for a Constitutional Seminar for Midland teachers and Washington, DC scholarships for Midland teachers to the Founders Fellows program MISSION: To provide a forum of members made up of individual donors, Conference of Southwest Foundations, Inc...... $ 13,500 corporate giving representatives, foundation staff and trustees and trust and Dallas, TX estate officers for the exchange of information concerning their philanthropy. MISSION: To provide a forum of members for the exchange of information GRANT PURPOSE: for the Alliance for Charitable Reform about foundation operation, trends and needs in the Southwest. United Way of El Paso County ...... $ 50,000 GRANT PURPOSE: to sponsor conference on water conservation ($10,000) El Paso, TX and for general operating support in lieu of membership dues ($3,500) MISSION: To raise funds for charitable entities within the community by Matching Gifts Program ...... $ 19,725 consolidating fund-raising efforts of these organizations. This program matches donations made by trustees and staff of the Abell-Hanger GRANT PURPOSE: for the 2011 fundraising campaign Foundation on a one for one basis to eligible charities. The program matched 15 United Way of Midland, Inc...... $ 190,000 gifts to 7 agencies in the program area of Public, Society Benefit. Midland, TX Midland Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc...... $ 3,000 MISSION: To raise funds for charitable entities within the community by Midland, TX consolidating fund- raising efforts of these organizations. MISSION: To provide educational and charitable programs and research for GRANT PURPOSE: for the 2011 fundraising campaign to underwrite your benefit of the community. administrative costs ($170,000) and for the Shared Spaces Share Services project GRANT PURPOSE: for sponsorship of the 2012 Excellence in Education and ($20,000) Unsung Hero awards United Way of Odessa, Inc...... $ 75,000 Odessa, TX MISSION: To raise funds for charitable entities within the community by consolidating fund-raising efforts of these organizations. GRANT PURPOSE: for the 2011 fu ndraising campaign 21 n n n n n n n n n n

RELIGION $ 117,500 Community Bible Study ...... $ 33,000 Teen F.L.O.W. Youth Ministry ...... $ 50,000 Colorado Springs, CO Midland, TX MISSION: To make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ in our communities MISSION: To reach youth with the message of Jesus Christ and to equip them through caring, in-depth Bible study, available to all. for a godly, productive life. GRANT PURPOSE: for the Caleb Ministry in Spain in honor of Robert C. GRANT PURPOSE: for unrestricted operating support Leibrock Matching Gifts Program ...... $ 24,500 This program matches donations made by trustees and staff of the Abell-Hanger TOTAL ...... $7,132,749 Foundation on a one for one basis to eligible charities. The program matched 22 gifts to 13 agencies in the program area of Religion. Rock the Desert Ministries, Inc...... $ 10,000 Midland, TX MISSION: To organize an annual outdoor Christian music rock concert for the purpose of reaching teenagers with the life-changing love and truth of Jesus Christ. GRANT PURPOSE: for unrestricted operating support 22 n n n n n n n n n n

FOUNDATION POLICY

In furtherance of the mandate in its charter to The trustees have a strong commitment to support “any benevolent, charitable, continue the Abell’s philanthropic interests in educational, or missionary undertaking,” the Midland and West Texas. The trustees have Foundation makes grants to nonprofit affirmed that commitment to West Texas by organizations, which are involved in such targeting a preponderance of the foundation’s undertakings for the public welfare, including, annual grant budget to Midland and fifty-six but not limited to, education, health services, other counties in West Texas: Andrews, Bailey, human services, arts and cultural activities and Borden, Brewster, Crane, Cochran, Coke, community or societal benefit. Cottle, Crockett, Crosby, Culberson, Dawson, Dickens, Ector, El Paso, Fisher, Floyd, Gaines, The Abell-Hanger Foundation has deep roots in Garza, Glasscock, Hale, Hockley, Howard, Midland and the West Texas region. Midland Hudspeth, Irion, Jeff Davis, Kent, Kimble, Lamb, was the site of Mr. Abell’s professional life and, Loving, Lubbock, Lynn, Martin, Menard, together with Mrs. Abell, his personal life. As Midland, Mitchell, Motley, Nolan, Pecos, evidenced by the respective biographies is this Presidio, Reagan, Reeves, Schleicher, Scurry, report, the Abells were engaged in a wide range Sterling, Stonewall, Sutton, Taylor, Terrell, of community and civic activities. Mr. Abell’s Terry, Tom Green, Upton, Val Verde, Ward, business success was primarily achieved as an oil Winkler and Yoakum. and gas operator in the rural areas of West Texas. As a result of his involvement in this Please refer to the foundation’s web site, geographic region, he developed a deep sense of www.abell-hanger.org, for current information obligation to the people and rural communities on foundation policy, grant criteria, and of West Texas. application deadlines.