A Look Back at 2025
The Meadows Foundation exists to assist people and institutions of Texas improve the quality and circumstances of life for themselves and future generations.
NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT
The Meadows Foundation marked a meaningful transition in 2025. At the end of the year, we celebrated the retirement of my cousin, Peter M. Miller, after six years as president and CEO. Like the presidents before him, he understood the responsibility and privilege our uncle, Algur H. Meadows, gave his family to serve the people of Texas.
Peter led with energy, conviction, and business acumen that was honed during a successful career in the financial services business. His ability to bring people together around shared goals, combined with his strategic insight and genuine care for others, made an enduring difference for countless people in Texas. When Peter took the helm in January 2020, he assumed the role with ideas for change and passion for making a difference; however, the needs shifted in March, and his leadership and resolve would be tested in ways that no one could imagine. With years of management experience through multiple financial crises, Peter expertly guided the Foundation during the uncertain times of a global pandemic. He adopted new systems of communication and led the modernization of our internal operations.
His accomplishments in philanthropy were many, including creating a funders collaborative to rethink how homelessness in North Texas is addressed and extending the significant research of The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University to a new water science institute at Sul Ross University in Alpine. Back in Dallas, his revitalization of the Wilson Historic District included establishing Liberty Street Garden, Hugs Café, Café Momentum, and laying the important groundwork for the Dallas College Early Childhood Educator Lab School and VNA’s Katherine’s House.
As I step into this position, I am inspired by strategic opportunities that lie ahead in grantmaking — ranging from hyper-local, place-based initiatives within our own Wilson Historic District to groundbreaking statewide initiatives that promote system-level change. Despite advancements in so many aspects of our daily lives, there is no diminishment to the challenges facing the people and communities of our state. With over $1.5 billion total dollars granted to nonprofit entities in every corner of Texas, I am profoundly honored to carry the torch alongside an exceptionally talented and professional team. My foremost goal is to build upon the transformative work of my predecessors, Curtis W. Meadows Jr., Linda Perryman Evans, and, most recently, Peter M. Miller. They all shared a steadfast belief in philanthropy’s power to fund innovative solutions to local and statewide problems.
Finally, I am grateful for the example that Al Meadows set for generations of our family. Despite remarkable business success and a renowned art collection, generosity was the lasting hallmark of his life. I am certain his most profound legacy will be the many lives and institutions that have been improved by the Foundation he created over 78 years ago.
With deep appreciation for the road already traveled and great confidence as we forge the path ahead.
All the best,
Eric R. Meadows
President & CEO
Our Founder
Algur Hurtle Meadows (1899-1978) was born in Vidalia, Georgia, the third of seven children of Dr. John and Sally Dailey Meadows. He was an oilman, art collector, philanthropist, and benefactor of Southern Methodist University.
Mr. Meadows founded the General American Oil Company of Texas in 1936 and built it into one of the largest independent oil companies in the nation, with worldwide operations and interests. The company’s holdings and acquisition of wells continued into the 1980s until it was acquired by Phillips Petroleum Company in 1983.
He and his wife, Virginia (1902-1961), established The Meadows Foundation in 1948 to enrich the lives of present and future generations of Texas. Governed by family members and trusted advisers, the Foundation funds imaginative and innovative ways to solve community problems; foster self-sufficiency; and enable meaningful programs to flourish in the areas of arts and culture, civic and public affairs, education, environment, health, and human services.
GRANTS & PROGRAM-RELATED INVESTMENTS HIGHLIGHTS
2025
$33.8
Million
- Arts and Culture 8%
- Civic and Public Affairs 6%
- Education 17%
- Environment 25%
- Health 18%
- Human Services 26%
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| Program area | Share |
|---|---|
| Arts and Culture | 8% |
| Civic and Public Affairs | 6% |
| Education | 17% |
| Environment | 25% |
| Health | 18% |
| Human Services | 26% |
| Total | 100% |
1948-2025
$1.5
Billion
- Arts and Culture 24%
- Civic and Public Affairs 6%
- Education 20%
- Environment 7%
- Health 22%
- Human Services 21%
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| Program area | Share |
|---|---|
| Arts and Culture | 24% |
| Civic and Public Affairs | 6% |
| Education | 20% |
| Environment | 7% |
| Health | 22% |
| Human Services | 21% |
| Total | 100% |
GRANTS
MADE & PAID
| Grantee | Grant Purpose | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
| African American Museum | Toward membership for 2025 | $5,000 |
| Alley Theatre | Toward upgrades to theatre lighting, sound, and scenic automation systems at the Houston theater to improve safety and attract audiences back | $119,000 |
| Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Foundation | Toward a shared group sales model designed to generate more revenue for five performing arts organizations in Dallas | $120,000 |
| Dallas Children’s Theater | Toward emergency funding for the 2025-2026 season to support free theater performances for students in Dallas | $100,000 |
| Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum | Toward bridging a revenue gap as the museum works to raise endowment funds and build long-term financial sustainability | $100,000 |
| Dallas Museum of Art | Toward membership for 2025 | $25,000 |
| Dallas Theater Center | Toward performing arts community education and outreach programs to engage underrepresented communities in Dallas | $100,000 |
| Don Harrington Discovery Center Foundation | Toward support of a new roof to ensure safety and improve the guest experience at one of the only science museums in the Texas Panhandle | $150,000 |
| Kaleidoscope Park Foundation | Toward a new community-focused park in Collin County designed to foster creativity and enhance quality of life through year-round programming | $100,000 |
| Musical Bridges Around the World | Toward continued expansion of an arts-integrated program that supports whole child development and improves cultural competence in San Antonio | $25,000 |
| Nasher Sculpture Center | Toward membership for 2025 | $10,000 |
| National Juneteenth Museum | Toward establishing the National Juneteenth Museum in the historic Southside of Fort Worth | $250,000 |
| North Texas Public Broadcasting (KERA-Channel 13) | Toward launching a local daily talk show to highlight community issues and promote civic engagement across North Texas | $250,000 |
| Sammons Center for the Arts | Toward a master plan to increase access to space and resources for artists and arts groups in Dallas | $100,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | To sustain and build the Meadows School of the Arts and the Meadows Museum to standards of excellence (part of a 10-year, $45 million grant awarded in 2015) | $4,989,987 |
| Southern Methodist University | Toward support for the Meadows Scholars Program to recruit top students to the Meadows School of the Arts | $10,000 |
| Texana Arts Council | Toward roof repair and replacement as part of the restoration of the historic Edna Theatre | $75,000 |
| Texans for the Arts Foundation | Toward building capacity to increase public investment in arts and culture in Texas through grassroot advocacy training | $60,000 |
| Washington on the Brazos Historical Foundation | Toward a campaign to improve the visitor experience and enrich educational programs to attract a broader audience to explore the history of the Texas Revolution and Republic Era | $50,000 |
| Grantee | Grant Purpose | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Best Friends Animal Society | Toward collaborative efforts to help animal shelters across Texas achieve no-kill status | $100,000 |
| Better Together Fund (a fund of Dallas Foundation) | Toward continued support of a program to help North Texas nonprofits to explore long-term collaboration as a way to maximize their impact | $50,000 |
| Casa Marianella | Toward legal support services for refugees in Texas | $75,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | Toward the 17th Annual North Texas Giving Day program and year-round capacity-building efforts for nonprofits | $50,000 |
| Council on Foundations | Toward membership for 2025 | $25,000 |
| Dallas Free Press | Toward expanding the Dallas Documenters program in South and West Dallas to increase coverage of public meetings | $50,000 |
| Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center | Toward establishing an expansion site to co-locate nonprofits and increase access to services in Lewisville | $250,000 |
| Elevate North Texas | Toward expanding services for youth experiencing homelessness in North Texas | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Pottsboro Area Public Library | Toward piloting a community-driven initiative in Pottsboro that empowers residents and builds civic engagement to address the needs of a fast-growing small town | $27,000 |
| Grantmakers for Effective Organizations | Toward membership for 2025 | $11,500 |
| ideas42 | Toward a pilot program to improve the statewide court reminder system and help Texas improve the efficiency of county court systems | $50,000 |
| National Center for Family Philanthropy | Toward membership for 2025 | $10,000 |
| North Texas Asset Funders Network (a fund of Communities Foundation of Texas) | Toward membership for 2025 | $10,000 |
| Philanthropy Advocates (a fund of Waco Foundation) | Toward membership for 2025 | $10,000 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | Toward membership for 2025 | $5,000 |
| Philanthropy Southwest | Toward membership for 2025 | $8,500 |
| SPCA of Texas | Toward constructing a building addition in Dallas to expand capacity for animal care and adoptions | $200,000 |
| Texas Census Institute (a fund of Waco Foundation) | Toward membership for 2025 | $7,500 |
| Texas Philanthropic Leadership Council (a fund of Communities Foundation of Texas) | Toward membership for 2025 | $7,500 |
| Texas Women’s Foundation | Toward engaging in a strategic plan and fundraising initiative designed to stabilize the organization | $125,000 |
| VolunteerNow | Toward developing an innovative and scalable model for corporate volunteers to engage with Texas youth aged 16 to 24 who are not in school or employed (part of a two-year, $200,000 grant awarded in 2024) | $100,000 |
| Grantee | Grant Purpose | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ascend Dallas | Toward a program to increase high-need job training and livable wage opportunities in Dallas | $100,000 |
| Asset Funders Network | Toward increasing workforce development programs in Dallas by identifying key opportunities and aligning funders through a landscape analysis and action plan | $20,000 |
| CATCH Global Foundation | Toward delivering evidence-based, state-approved resources and professional development to K-8 educators in Dallas and around Texas to support mental health and well-being in schools | $75,000 |
| CollegeSpring Inc. | Toward a teacher training program to ensure students are graduating college- and career-ready in Dallas and rural Texas | $80,000 |
| Collegiate Edu-Nation | Toward expansion of an innovative partnership to increase postsecondary completion rates for rural Texas students | $125,000 |
| Dallas Afterschool | Toward creating new certification pathways and career advancement opportunities to strengthen the out-of-school-time workforce in Dallas | $125,000 |
| Dallas College Foundation | Toward creating a first-of-its-kind Early Childhood Educator Lab School to train aspiring teachers, provide high-quality early learning, and offer childcare solutions in the Wilson Historic District in Dallas | $250,000 |
| Del Mar College Foundation | Toward workforce development and entrepreneurship opportunities in Aransas County through training for essential jobs | $100,000 |
| Education Pioneers | Toward continuing to expand capacity and infrastructure to improve school systems in Dallas, Tarrant, and Harris counties | $75,000 |
| Empowering the Masses | Toward completion of postsecondary credentials in high-demand healthcare careers for South Dallas residents | $50,000 |
| Forever Foundation for Texas Wildlife Inc. | Toward enriching the science and natural resource literacy of K-12 Texas students through educational materials and programs | $505,000 |
| IEA Inspire Encourage Achieve | Toward continued implementation of a program to engage youth in the juvenile justice system and improve recidivism rates | $50,000 |
| LifePath Systems | Toward providing workforce training and experiences for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities seeking employment | $100,000 |
| MENTOR Texas for Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas | Toward establishing an evidence-based quality standard for youth mentoring organizations and leaders in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio | $50,000 |
| Northside Health Center | Toward renovations to create a larger space for workforce development, meetings, and social events for El Campo residents | $150,000 |
| Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant County | Toward creating a vocational apprenticeship providing skills and career training for adults experiencing homelessness in Tarrant County | $50,000 |
| Read Up (a fund of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas) | Toward high-impact K-3 reading tutoring and programming to accelerate learning and improve student outcomes in the Dallas Independent School District | $250,000 |
| Rev Tarrant County | Toward improving an effective educator workforce, focusing on quality preparation, recruitment, positive culture, and retention | $100,000 |
| Tarrant To & Through Partnership | Toward scaling a digital platform to increase postsecondary attainment and career success in Dallas County | $175,000 |
| TEACH.ORG | Toward continuing support for a recruitment initiative to increase the number of people entering the teaching profession in Dallas-Fort Worth | $150,000 |
| Texas A&M Foundation | Toward development of an innovative urban campus in Fort Worth that integrates academics, research, and industry to accelerate workforce development, innovation, and economic growth in North Texas | $250,000 |
| Texas A&M University – Kingsville | Toward expanding workforce-aligned postsecondary credentials that prepare rural Texans in the Coastal Bend for in-demand jobs | $100,000 |
| Texas Higher Education Foundation | Toward a strategic initiative to accelerate progress toward Texas’s workforce and education goals to inform strategy for the state | $250,000 |
| Texas Woman’s University Foundation | Toward piloting innovative adult education programs that address workforce needs for nontraditional students in Dallas | $250,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin College of Education | Toward continued support to address Texas’ teacher shortage by increasing the number of high-quality teachers entering classrooms and retaining effective teachers | $200,000 |
| The Welman Project | Toward an innovative approach to supporting educators with classroom materials through the reuse of business supply surplus and waste in Tarrant County | $75,000 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas | Toward the support of Dallas-Fort Worth elementary students during the summer months to increase their reading and math skills and avoid summer learning loss | $75,000 |
| Grantee | Grant Purpose | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Bend Conservation Alliance | Toward reducing light pollution in the Big Bend region, to reduce disruptions to wildlife and astronomical research | $30,000 |
| Environment America Research and Policy Center | Toward helping Texas cities develop plans to mitigate the effects of climate impact | $100,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Toward ensuring resilient groundwater supplies for Texas’ rural communities, agriculture, and environment | $150,000 |
| Hill Country Alliance | Toward advancing strong community leadership, supporting place-based conservation, and growing a water-wise future for the Texas Hill Country | $300,000 |
| Houston Wilderness | Toward implementing nature-based infrastructure initiatives and targeted use of buyouts under the Gulf-Houston Regional Conservation Plan | $100,000 |
| John Bunker Sands Wetland Center | Toward expanding education programs and community stewardship through hands-on experiences with wetlands, water, and wildlife in North Texas | $100,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Toward supporting sound water management strategies that will benefit Texas’ people and wildlife | $150,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Toward the continued development of a communications effort to improve the resiliency of Texas’ infrastructure and reduce environmental impacts on Texans | $250,000 |
| Partnership for Gulf Coast Land Conservation Inc. | Toward supporting permanent land protection in a highly threatened landscape along the Gulf Coast | $200,000 |
| Solar Austin | Toward increasing climate resiliency in Austin’s low-income communities by providing sustainable emergency power sources and community education | $100,000 |
| Sul Ross State University | Toward permanently endowing the Meadows Research Institute for West Texas Water at Sul Ross State University | $2,750,000 |
| Texan by Nature | Toward advancing conservation of limited water resources in Texas through an education campaign | $75,000 |
| Texas 2036 | Toward securing water infrastructure investments that address Texas’ long-term growth needs | $250,000 |
| Texas Agricultural Land Trust as Fiscal Agent for the Texas Land Policy and Innovation Center | Toward establishing the Texas Land Policy and Innovation Center to advance and stewardship policies that protect Texas’ working lands, water resources, and rural economies | $150,000 |
| Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute (TEPRI) | Toward creating resiliency hubs that use clean energy and battery storage to provide power and social services to vulnerable residents in the Gulf Coast region | $70,000 |
| Texas Rice Industry Coalition for the Environment | Toward improving 11,000 acres of native prairie and wetlands on three tracts in the Texas Coastal Plain | $125,000 |
| Wildlife Habitat Federation | Toward continued support for the creation of resilient grasslands and healthy watersheds in more than 130 Texas counties | $48,260 |
| Grantee | Grant Purpose | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Memory Grows | Toward grief support retreats for Texas families experiencing the loss of a child | $5,000 |
| Abide Women’s Health Services, LLC | Toward supporting a mobile clinic to increase access to high-quality prenatal, birth, and postpartum care in South Dallas | $100,000 |
| Amplify Autism Awareness Foundation | Toward expanding access to critical autism services in West Texas, including virtual therapy and diagnostic evaluations, to ensure children receive timely care | $10,000 |
| Armed Services YMCA of the USA | Toward providing military families with drop-in childcare at military bases in El Paso, Killeen, and San Antonio, enabling parents and siblings to attend medical appointments and treatments | $50,000 |
| Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas | Toward developing a framework to increase access to mental health treatment for children who are victims of crime in Texas | $175,000 |
| Children’s Grief Center of El Paso | Toward establishing West Texas’ first youth- and family-specific, evidence-based grief therapy program | $93,000 |
| Children’s Medical Center Foundation | Toward a joint venture by Children’s Health and UT Southwestern to create a new pediatric campus in Dallas (part of a five-year, $2 million grant awarded in 2025) | $200,000 |
| City of Laredo Health Department | Toward renovating a mental health facility in Laredo, an area with a critical shortage of mental health services | $80,600 |
| Ciudad Nueva Community Outreach Inc | Toward support of a community health worker training program in central El Paso to increase economic opportunity for its graduates | $50,000 |
| Grantmakers in Health | Toward membership for 2025 | $6,150 |
| Greater Waco Legal Services | Toward expanding integrated health-focused programs and legal partnerships in the Waco area | $80,000 |
| Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute | Toward continued support of a statewide mental health policy institute designed to improve the mental health system of Texas (part of a five-year, $10 million grant awarded in 2017) | $2,000,000 |
| Men of Nehemiah | Toward construction of a new headquarters and residential treatment center in South Dallas to expand services for men with substance use disorders | $150,000 |
| Metrocare | Toward additional gap funding to build a Mental Health & Intellectual Disability Innovation Center to deliver high-quality mental health and developmental disability services in Dallas | $250,000 |
| MHMR Foundation | Toward delivering comprehensive diagnostic testing for children with complex conditions and connecting families to essential support in Tarrant County | $125,000 |
| Panhandle Behavioral Health Alliance (a fund of United Way of Amarillo and Canyon) | Toward coordinating rural leaders and stakeholders to address mental health disorders within the criminal justice system | $100,000 |
| Recovery Resource Council | Toward construction of a new campus in Fort Worth and renovation of its Dallas campus to expand access to mental and behavioral health services across North Texas | $150,000 |
| Resource Center of Dallas | Toward renovating a building to create a multispecialty community health home to support the behavioral, emotional, and physical health of LGBTQ+ individuals | $250,000 |
| St. Vincent’s House | Toward expanding a homelessness prevention program in Galveston County that supports at-risk families through rapid rehousing and case management | $100,000 |
| Teamability Inc. | Toward expanding a low- or no-cost physical therapy program for families caring for disabled loved ones in San Antonio | $50,000 |
| Texas Behavioral Health Funders Collaborative (a fund of Austin Community Foundation) | Toward membership for 2025 | $2,500 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | Toward a new mobile clinic to expand health care in the Rio Grande Valley | $150,000 |
| Twelfth Step Ministry, Inc. | Toward expanding access to free addiction recovery programs for individuals and families in Dallas | $25,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Association of Texas | Toward renovation of two Victorian homes in the Wilson Historic District to launch the first hospice for individuals experiencing homelessness in Dallas-Fort Worth | $100,000 |
| Waco Family Medicine | Toward expanding facilities, tripling clinic space, and enhancing service to better serve low-income patients and train future physicians in Central Texas | $150,000 |
| West Texas Rehabilitation Center | Toward building a new pediatric outpatient rehabilitation therapy wing in Abilene | $250,000 |
| Women Rock | Toward replacement of office supplies and equipment, educational materials, inventory, and temporary office space rental due to a fire | $30,000 |
| Grantee | Grant Purpose | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ark of the Highland Lakes | Toward emergency disaster relief operations related to the Hill Country flooding | $50,000 |
| Belong | Toward the expansion of Community-Based Care into Bexar County to increase services provided to youth in foster care | $150,000 |
| Benevolent House Child Placing Agency | Toward enhancing wraparound services and resources for foster families and children in Dallas-Fort Worth, to help place more children and minimize their educational gaps during this critical period | $75,000 |
| Blueprint Ministries Inc. | Toward expanding a home repair program in San Antonio for low-income older adults, helping them age in place and preserve affordable housing | $25,000 |
| Bonton Enterprises | Toward expanding refrigerated grocery services to communities with limited access to affordable nutrition | $150,000 |
| Buckner Children and Family Services | Toward a new campus to co-locate and expand social service programs for vulnerable families in Amarillo | $100,000 |
| Camp For All Foundation | Toward building an additional location to expand access to camp experiences for more Texas children and adults with challenging illnesses or special needs | $100,000 |
| Carter’s House | Toward providing winter coats for children in southern Dallas and establishing a third boutique-style clothing shop for low-income children, women, and men in Oak Cliff | $43,000 |
| Chris Howell Foundation | Toward the purchase of a mobile refrigerated food truck to support a food distribution program in Dallas and Tarrant counties | $100,000 |
| Coastal Bend Food Bank | Toward emergency funds to provide food during the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits lapse and government shutdown | $25,000 |
| Compudopt | Toward providing access to computers, internet, and technology in the Rio Grande Valley | $75,000 |
| Dallas Leadership Foundation | Toward building a new center to expand services and provide resources to underserved Dallas communities through workforce development, education, and support programs | $50,000 |
| Dallas-Dallas County Food Plan Collaborative (a fund of Players Philanthropy Fund) | Toward creating a strategic plan for a Dallas County food system that addresses food insecurity and environmental challenges through coordinated efforts | $75,000 |
| Denton County Lawyers Foundation | Toward the development of a visitation center for child visits by non-custodial parents in Denton County, to provide a safe space for children to maintain family relationships | $50,000 |
| Family Compass | Toward bridge funding to continue providing in-home mentoring child abuse prevention services in Collin County | $75,000 |
| Family Support Services of Amarillo, Inc. | Toward the replacement of a failed chiller unit to ensure a safe, climate-controlled environment for trauma survivors, veterans, and families served at our headquarters | $133,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church for The Stewpot | Toward acquiring the CitySquare Opportunity Center to address poverty and homelessness in South Dallas | $500,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley | Toward emergency funds to provide food during the lapse of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits during a federal government shutdown | $25,000 |
| For Oak Cliff | Toward providing dual-generation educational programming and wraparound services in South Oak Cliff | $125,000 |
| Fostering Dreams Foundation | Toward increasing free support events for youth in foster care and their caregivers in North Texas | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Children – Texas | Toward launching a new mentoring program in Dallas | $100,000 |
| Guardian House | Toward a supervised visitation program that supports healthy family relationships for survivors of family violence in Bexar County | $47,819 |
| Harmony Community Development Corporation | Toward helping southern Dallas residents avert homelessness and achieve long-term self-sufficiency | $95,514 |
| Housing Forward | Toward the commemoration of Peter M. Miller’s presidency of The Meadows Foundation and his commitment to end homelessness in Dallas and Collin counties | $500,000 |
| The Human Impact | Toward constructing a new facility to provide permanent supportive and temporary housing for those experiencing homelessness in Dallas | $100,000 |
| Joppy Momma’s Farm | Toward establishing a market that provides access to fresh produce and other healthy options not readily available to residents in the Joppa and South Dallas communities | $136,000 |
| Jubilee Park & Community Center | Toward home repairs to help families and seniors in Southeast Dallas remain safely and stably housed | $85,000 |
| The Loop Dallas | Toward the completion of the last two miles of the largest public-private trail system surrounding Dallas | $250,000 |
| Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service | Toward providing legal refugee and immigrant clients with services that foster self-sufficiency and community integration in San Antonio | $100,000 |
| Mission Able | Toward mobilizing volunteers and completing home repairs for low-income and older adults in San Marcos | $40,000 |
| Monahans Kid Zone | Toward construction of a new multi-use youth activity facility in Monahans to expand after-school and summer programs and services | $150,000 |
| Respite Care of San Antonio | Toward a multisite crisis nursery, 24/7 hotline, and case management services to protect children vulnerable to abuse or neglect in Bexar County | $150,000 |
| The Salvation Army of North Texas | Toward the construction of the new Dallas Social Service Campus to consolidate multiple locations and expand social services | $250,000 |
| Shelby’s Bridge | Toward renovating a space to serve as a social center for adults with developmental disabilities and provide office and meeting space for the community | $50,000 |
| Soul’s Harbor | Toward recovery services, housing, and job training for men experiencing homelessness and addiction in Dallas | $25,000 |
| South Plains Food Bank | Toward the relaunch of the Senior Eats program | $20,000 |
| South Texas Food Bank | Toward emergency funds to provide food during the lapse of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits during a federal government shutdown | $25,000 |
| Texas Education Opportunity Fund | Toward piloting a new, replicable model for infill affordable housing using off-site prefabrication models | $100,000 |
| Texans on a Mission | Toward emergency disaster relief operations related to the Hill Country flooding | $100,000 |
| Texas Center for Child and Family Studies | Toward supporting a foster care diversion program aimed at preserving families, reducing foster care entries, and improving outcomes for youth in the Dallas area | $245,000 |
| Texas Homeless Network | Toward sustainable solutions to prioritize housing stability, healthcare, and access to critical resources for individuals and families experiencing homelessness across Texas | $75,000 |
| Texas Legal Services Center | Toward expanding access to legal services for low-income children and their kinship caregivers in Texas to strengthen child stability and caregiver rights | $100,000 |
| Texas Rural Funders | Toward membership for 2025 | $33,000 |
| TexProtects | Toward strengthening the capacity of home visiting providers across multiple counties and increasing access to additional funding for these programs | $100,000 |
| To Be Like Me | Toward supporting the growth of a program aimed at promoting disability awareness and inclusion in North Texas schools | $25,000 |
| Trinity Park Conservancy | Toward the construction of Harold Simmons Park, to increase greenspace, environmental education, and economic development in West Dallas | $250,000 |
| West Texas Food Bank | Toward distributing fresh produce in rural West Texas counties | $50,000 |
OUR PEOPLE
Board of Directors
Robert A. Meadows
Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Trustee & Director
John Broadfoot Jr.
Trustee & Director
Linda Perryman Evans
Trustee & Director
Mike Fernandez
Trustee & Director
Debbie Gill
Trustee & Director
George C. Lancaster
Director
Karen Leigh Meadows
Trustee & Director
Michael Meadows
Director
Peter M. Miller
Trustee & Director
Alfreda B. Norman
Trustee & Director
Tommy Rhodus
Director
David M. Rosenberg
Trustee & Director
Jean Silvertooth
Director
Joel Williams III
Trustee & Director
Layton Wilson
Director
Directors Emeriti
Judy B. Culbertson
Curtis W. Meadows Jr.
Sally Cheney Miller
Dorothy Cheney Wilson
Corporate Officers
Peter M. Miller
President & CEO
Candace Barnes
Vice President of Human Resources
Laura Bowers
Corporate Secretary & Chief of Staff
Charles Glover
Vice President of Grants
Paula N. Herring
Vice President & Treasurer
Robert Meadows
Vice President
Meghan Parry
Vice President of Communications
Foundation Staff
Brandon Abbott
Senior Infrastructure Engineer
Chris Anderson
Vice President of Operations
Alejandra Balbuena
Communications Specialist
Zimo Banta
Director of Learning & Evaluation
Carol Brabham
Financial Operations Coordinator
Alison Flener
Director of Finance and Controller
Michelle Chiara
Grants Associate
Kimberly Flynn
Administrative Manager
Amanda Fransham
Senior Program Officer
Polly Garza
Central Administrator
Patricia Glasgow
Financial Operations Manager
Jake H. Green
Records Management Specialist
Frank Harbor
Property Assistant
John Hardy
Property Assistant
Brandon Harris
Property Assistant
Steven Herrera
Facilities Manager
Regina Joseph
Receptionist
Sarah Kaushik
Program Associate
Meggie Li
Human Resources Manager
Rene Mendoza
Property Assistant
Ben Miller
Learning & Evaluation Analyst
Christina O’Brien
Director of Project Development
Lindsey Odle
Property Analyst
Adeniran Ogundipe
Infrastructure Engineer
Ray Pecchioni
Property Coordinator
Mark Pollack
Program Officer
Frank Quintero
Facilities Coordinator
Oscar Ramirez
IT Support Specialist
Bryan Sanders
Meeting Manager
Rosie Sosa
Program Analyst
Clint Story
Property Assistant
James Stover
Property Assistant
Lizette Villarreal-Montes
Senior Program Officer
John Wagner
Systems Analyst
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2025 and 2024