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| M. D. Anderson Foundation | ||
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Background |
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Philosophy/Focus |
"The improvement of
working conditions among workers generally..., the establishment, support,
maintenance of hospitals, homes, and institutions for the care of the
sick, young, the aged, the incompetent, and the helpless; the promotion of
health, science and education; the improvement of living conditions among
people." Support for a large local medical center and for educational and
related projects.
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Major Fields of Interest |
Direct services; education; regional East
Texas
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Type of Grants |
Building/renovation; equipment; seed money; research; matching
funds.
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Grants Restrictions |
Giving limited to
Texas, primarily the Houston area. No grants to individuals, or for
endowment funds or operating budgets.
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Number of Staff |
None
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Assets |
Year ended
12/31/94: $92,383,135
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Grants Analysis |
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Total Annual Giving |
$2,958,428 |
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Number Funded |
92 |
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Ratios of Funded/Applied |
Unavailable |
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Typical Range |
$10,000 -
$50,000 |
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Cancer/Prevention/Control Projects Funded |
Cancer Counseling,
Houston $20,000 for part-time social worker and the purchase of
educational material.
Good Neighbor Healthcare Clinic, Houston $25,000 for medical care for low-income families. Visiting Nurse Association of Houston $50,000 for position of Medical Director for Hospice Program. |
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Application Guidelines |
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Selection Criteria |
Giving concentrated
in Houston area, but has given in other parts of the state.
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Application Procedure |
Initial approach
through letter; 5 copies of proposal.
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Key Dates |
None. Board meets
monthly on third Tuesday of each month; notification one month later.
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Contact Person |
John W. Lowrie,
Secretary-Treasurer
P.O. Box 809 Houston, TX 77001 713-658-2316 or P.O. Box 2558 Houston, TX 77252-8037 713-216-1230 |