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Ronald Mcdonald House Charities® of Central Texas 1315 Barbara Jordan Blvd B2 AUSTIN BUSINESS JOURNAL TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURED ORGANIZATIONS CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONS B6 THE ARC OF THE CAPITAL AREA B2 MOST CHARITABLE ZIP CODES B6 THE MARBRIDGE FOUNDATION B3 TOP 100 NONPROFITS B8-B11 FIRST IN TEXAS FOUNDATION B4-B5, B40 NONPROFIT PROFILES B12-B29 AUSTIN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY B12 EVENTS CALENDAR B30-B34 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES B35-B38 BREAKTHROUGH CENTRAL TEXAS B13 CENTER FOR CHILD PROTECTION B14-B15 UNITED WAY FOR GREATER AUSTIN B16-B17 SPONSORED BY KERBEY LANE CAFE BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CENTRAL TEXAS FOUNDATION B18 HEALTH ALLIANCE FOR AUSTIN MUSICIANS (HAAM) B19 RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF CENTRAL TEXAS B20-B21 SPONSORED BY INDEPENDENCE TITLE BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL TEXAS B22-B23 SPONSORED BY RSM LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY B24 ROUND ROCK AREA SERVING CENTER B25 ST. DOMINIC SAVIO CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL B26 HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL B26 THE PARAMOUNT THEATRE B27 YMCA OF AUSTIN B28 BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE AUSTIN AREA B29 SPONSORED BY AMERICAN BANK NOVEMBER 3, 2017 B3 LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER SPONSOR MESSAGE This Giving Guide is our annual effort to provide Every Little League kid dreams of the big leagues — a businesses and individuals with a roadmap to the reality reserved for the tiniest minority. But here in Texas, philanthropic world. there’s a place where every child can turn pro — an equal opportunity team sport that can literally change family You’ll find our latest list of the top 100 nonprofits in trees. FIRST® in Texas has the programs that are changing the Austin area, along with features on many other top the landscape of our future workforce, from LEGO® to organizations. There’s also a calendar and list of volunteer industrial robotics. Programs in which girls and boys alike opportunities for you and your employees. take a journey of discovery where critical-thinking skills are built upon the wonders of science and technology. We’re thankful to have so many nonprofits working to Programs where teamwork, innovation and STEM-forward make Central Texas a better place, but they can’t do skills are valued, and kids are inspired to rise to the it without the support of the business community and challenge of realworld engineering problems. HEATHER people like you. CHRISTINE LADAGE POLLEI This is not a science fair. This is a ladder up for a strong statewide STEM workforce, future-proofing our Texas MARKET PRESIDENT & Give what you can — time, money or expertise. The PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE Children. Alumni of FIRST are twice as likely to major PUBLISHER needs are great as our region experiences tremendous DIRECTOR in science and technology, and more than 75 percent AUSTIN BUSINESS growing pains. I look forward to working alongside of you FIRST IN TEXAS in the coming year to make Austin the best it can be for are in a STEM field as a student or professional. The JOURNAL FOUNDATION everyone. problem-solving, timemanagement and conflict-resolution BOARD MEMBER - skills gained through FIRST in Texas are invaluable, and HEALTH ALLIANCE Wishing you well, offering girls and boys across all demographics the dream of becoming science and technology innovators is FOR AUSTIN incalculable. MUSICIANS (HAAM) AUSTIN HABITAT FOR Our partners are leveling this wide playing field: the Texas Workforce Commission and HUMANITY UIL, alongside 3M, Dell, Qualcomm, National Instruments, NASA, Andeavor, Intel and Lockheed Martin. Through sponsorship and mentoring, their strong financial backing UNITED WAY FOR allows us to provide $50 million in college scholarships annually. For their unwavering GREATER AUSTIN support and willingness to invest in a young STEM-driven American workforce, we thank them. FIRST in Texas doesn’t just build robots — we build wings. Join us in thanking our sponsors and please consider standing alongside them. With your support, each resident has the opportunity to learn, experience and achieve A Whole New Life. Since 1953, Marbridge has provided a caring home to more than 250 adults with intellectual disabilities. Our vibrant 200-acre campus consists of three interconnected communities where we provide varying levels of care—from assisted living and semi-independent care, to skilled nursing and physical rehabilitation services. Every day we work with residents to help them become as independent as possible, offering a distinctive lifestyle that focuses on abilities, not disabilities. Get involved at www.marbridge.org, or by calling 512-282-1144 to schedule a tour. Volunteer, donate, visit us, or follow us on social media: B4 AUSTIN BUSINESS JOURNAL FIRST 2541 South IH-35, Suite 200-263 | Round Rock, Texas 78664 | (512) 953-7701 | firstintexas.org R SNAPSHOTS R MISSION AND IMPACT STATEMENT FIRST® in Texas’ mission is to increase access to FIRST® programs in Texas. Our vision is that every Texas student has the opportunity to participate in FIRST® Robotics! The FIRST® in Texas Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that supports FIRST® Robotics teams and events across Texas with a focus on increasing accessibility for girls, low-income and underrepresented students. FIRST® participants are significantly more likely to attend college, major in science or engineering, and be outstanding future employees and citizens. By investing in Texas students’ participation in FIRST®, we address the growing demands of the STEM workforce. Vision “To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders.” Dean Kamen, Founder R PROGRAMS, SERVICES, GOALS: FIRST LEGO League JR. (Grades K-4th) It’s never too early to discover STEM. FIRST LEGO League (Grades 4th-8th) Tomorrow’s innovators practice imaginative thinking and teamwork. FIRST Tech Challenge (Grades 7th-12th) It’s way more than building robots. FIRST Robotics Competition (Grades 9th-12th) Combining the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. R CORPORATE GIVING OPPORTUNITIES We think you could be a good fit because: • The programs focus heavily on preparing the next generation of science and technology innovators and leaders in Texas. • We attract a significant audience of target-market adults. • We have a statewide reach that encompasses not only metropolitan areas but also unsaturated areas for development in rural regions. No matter what your demographic target are, FIRST® in Texas has outlets to reach your targets across the state. In exchange for your support, your organization can be featured on print and electronic regional advertising and promoted at trainings and events throughout the season. Additionally, we will recognize your organization at Texas FIRST® Robotics events, which draw over 9,000 cheering fans – the culmination of months of student research, robot design, building and programming. Cash and in-kind donations will receive sponsor benefits. R FIRST IN TEXAS FOUNDATION FOUNDER Dean Kamen BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ray Almgren Caroline Joiner CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD BOARD MEMBER CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER, SWIFTSENSORS, INC. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF TECHNET Joshua Baer Larry Lentz BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER CEO, THE CAPITAL FACTORY OWNER, LARRY LENTZ CPA Piyush Bhargava Hiren Majmudar BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER VICE-PRESIDENT, GLOBAL OPERATIONS DELL TECHNOLOGIES VICE PRESIDENT, INTEL CORPORATION MANAGING DIRECTOR OF INTEL CAPITAL’S PLATFORM ENGINEERING SECTOR (PEG) Dr. Art Cavasos BOARD MEMBER Dr. Nolan Perez, M.D. SUPERINTENDENT, HARLINGEN CISD BOARD MEMBER GASTROENTEROLOGY CONSULTANTS OF SOUTH TEXAS Chris Culbert R PARTNERS BOARD MEMBER Steve Schaffer CHIEF OF AVIONIC SYSTEMS DIVISION, NASA BOARD MEMBER TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION ADVISOR, INVESTOR, ENTREPRENEUR, STEM ADVOCATE Ray Hsu ANDEAVOR | UIL | INTEL | DELL BOARD MEMBER Don Schapker QUALCOMM | 3M | NASA SECTION MANAGER, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER INSTRUMENTS CHIEF ENGINEER, LOCKHEED MARTIN NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS FIRST in Texas Foundation RACKSPACE | LOCKHEED MARTIN NOVEMBER 3, 2017 B5 B6 AUSTIN BUSINESS JOURNAL Compiled by Patricia Rogers 512-494-2527 [email protected] CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONS RANKED BY DOLLAR AMOUNT OF GRANTS PAID DURING 2015 2015 assets R CLOSER LOOK 2015 grants & 2015 (year end Foundation name gifts paid operating market 2015 Year Website (actual) expenses1 value) revenue Mission est. Top local executive Michael and Susan Dell Improve the lives of children living in urban poverty by $199M $73.08$73.08 $33.6 $761.63 $76.72 Janet Mountain, Executive funding public eduction, childhood health and economic 2000 The amount of grants paid 11 Foundation 2 millionmillion2 million3 million million director msdf.org stability out by the 32 foundations represented on the 2017 list. 4 $51.97$51.97 $13.43 $812.31 $120.84 Makes grants to positively impact community health in St. David's Foundation* 1 1924 Earl Maxwell, CEO 22 stdavidsfoundation.org millionmillion million million million Central Texas Austin Community Foundation $21.22$21.22 $10.19 $152.23 $35.73 To improve the quality of life for the residents of the 1977 Mike Nellis, CEO 33 3 millionmillion million million million Austin area and to promote philanthropy austincf.org $2.4B Funding source (interest earned on lawyer's trust Total assets held by the 32 Texas Access to Justice $12.53$12.53 $1.26 $19.2 $9.12 Betty Balli Torres, Executive accounts-IOLTA) for legal services to indigent Texans in 1984 44 Foundation 6 millionmillion million million million director listmakers. teajf.org civil matters To be a catalyst for progressive change by funding $6.4$6.4 $137.43 $9.83
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