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| The Fondren Foundation | ||
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Background |
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Philosophy/Focus |
Emphasis on higher
and secondary education, social service and youth agencies, cultural
organizations, and health.
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Major Fields of Interest |
Arts/cultural
programs; secondary education; higher education; health care; human
services; youth services.
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Type of Grants |
Seed money; general
support.
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Grants Restrictions |
Giving primarily in
Texas, with emphasis on Houston and the Southwest. No grants to
individuals, or for operating or annual fund drives.
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Number of Staff |
None |
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Assets |
Year ended
10/31/96: $138,447,396
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Grants Analysis |
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Total Annual Giving |
$6,112,750 |
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Number Funded |
101 in 1995 fiscal
year |
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Ratios of Funded/Applied |
Unavailable |
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Typical Range |
$10,000 -
$100,000 |
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Cancer/Prevention/Control Projects Funded |
Urban Affairs
Corporation of Houston for satellite school-based health clinics. Grant
made through Community Partners.
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center for Hematology Center. In the past, funds were granted for CanCare of Houston for ministry to cancer patients and families. |
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Application Guidelines |
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Selection Criteria |
No specific
information available.
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Application Procedure |
Application form
not required. Initial approach is through letter.
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Key Dates |
None; board meets
quarterly.
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Contact Person |
Melanie Scioneaux,
Assistant Secretary
7 TCT 37 P.O. Box 2558 Houston, TX 77252-8037 |