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Schedule of Grants Paid

Kempner Fund Dollars
Distributed by Program Area

01/01/2008- 12/31/2008
Total Awarded $2,010,645


Health $742,737
Human Services $431,300
Community Development $333,585
Arts and Humanities $374,810
Education $128,213
Grantee & Purpose Year  Total 2008
ARTS AND HUMANITIES Approved Grant Allocation
Anthropos Arts
Austin, TX
Advisor Discretion 2008 $500 $500
Chicago Historical Society
Chicago, IL
Director Discretion 2008 $1,000 $1,000
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago, IL
Director Discretion 2008 $500 $500
Galveston Art League
Galveston, TX
Capital:  Matching grant to purchase gallery space 2008 $5,000 $5,000

Galveston Arts Center 

Galveston, TX
Operations 2008 $25,000 $25,000
Memorial:  Harris L. Kempner Award 2008 $15,000 $15,000
Hurricane Ike recovery   2008 $13,000 $13,000
Project:  Our Town Photography 2008 $3,000 $3,000
Director Discretion:  Hurricane Ike recovery 2008 $1,000 $1,000
Director Discretion:  Building restoration 2008 $500 $500
    IMO Marguerite Lipnick
Capital:  Stabilization and restoration of historic  2007   $75,000  $75,000
    1878 First National Bank Building
Galveston Ballet
Galveston, TX
Project:  Dance in Schools program 2008 $7,800 $3,900
Galveston Historical Foundation
Galveston, TX
Operations 2008 $40,000 $40,000
Goodman Theatre
Chicago, IL
Director Discretion 2008 $500 $500
Grand 1894 Opera House
Galveston, TX
Operations:  2008-2009 Performing Arts Season 2008 $65,000 $65,000
Director Discretion:  Lyda Kempner Quinn for the Performing Arts
 IHO Ruth L. Kempner 2008 $1,500 $1,500
Director Discretion:  Hurricane Ike recovery 2008 $3,500 $3,500
Director Discretion:  IMO Marguerite Lipnick and Cecile B. Kempner 2008 $1,000 $1,000
Operations:  2007-2008 Performing Arts Season 2007 $60,000 $60,000
Holocaust Museum Houston
Houston, TX
Project:   Righteous Gentiles, traveling exhibit 2008 $15,000 $15,000
Island, Etc.
Galveston, TX
Operations and production expenses of summer education session 2008 $10,000 $10,000
Rosenberg Library
Galveston, TX
Memorial:  Jennifer L. Ezell for purchase of children's books 2008 $7,962 $7,962
Hurricane Ike recovery:  Replacement of fire & smoke detection system 2008 $8,448 $8,448
Director Discretion:  Building restoration 2008 $2,000 $2,000
Director :  IMO Sally Wallace 2008 $500 $500
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Chicago, IL
Director Discretion 2008 $1,000 $1,000
Strand Theatre
Galveston, TX
Operations 2008 $8,000 $8,000
Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts
Houston, TX
Operations 2008 $5,000 $5,000
Texas Association of Museums
Austin, TX
Annual meeting in Galveston 2007 $2,000 $2,000
Total  Arts and Humanities     $374,810
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Armand Bayou Nature Center Foundation
Houston, TX
Conservation:   Environmental education and stewardship programs 2008 $10,000 $10,000
Director Discretion 2008 $250 $250
The Artist Boart, Inc.
Galveston, TX
Conservation:  Eco-Art workshops and programs 2007 $7,500 $7,500
Avenue L Missionary Baptist Church
Galveston, TX
Conservation:  Renovation and restoration repairs to Fellowship Hall 2008 $20,000 $10,000
Center for Regional Excellence
Houston, TX
Director Discretion:  Galveston Business Recovery Fund 2008 $4,500 $4,500
Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Chicago, IL
Director Discretion 2008 $1,000 $1,000
Citizens Environmental Coalition Educational Fund
Houston, TX
Project:  Resource Guide distribution to educators in Gulf Coast region 2008 $9,000 $9,000
City of Galveston
Galveston, TX
Project:  Construction expense of skateboard park 2002 $10,000 $10,000
Coastal Beach & Bay Foundation
Galveston, TX
Conservation:  Bay Harbor Habitat Restoration Project 2008 $2,000 $2,000
Conference of Southwest Foundations
Dallas, TX
Project:  60th Annual Conference  2007 $2,500 $2,500
East End Historical District
Galveston, TX
Director Discretion:  Maintenance of existing parks 2008 $5,000 $5,000
First Lutheran Church
Galveston
Hurricane Ike recovery:  Repairs to Parish House 2008 $6,350 $6,350
Friends of Galveston State Park
Galveston
Project:  Camp Wild 2008 $5,665 $5,665
Galveston Bay Area Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists, Inc.
Dickinson, TX
Conservation:  Environmental education program 2007 $2,320 $2,320
Galveston Beach to Bay Preserve
Galveston, TX
Project:  Grant writing assistance program 2008 $500 $500
Galveston County Economic Foundation
Galveston, TX
Project:  Grant writing assistance program 2008 $500 $500
Galveston Historical Foundation
Galveston, Tx
Hurricane Ike recovery:     Replacement and maintenance of HVAC systems 2008 $10,000 $10,000
Project:  Code Compliance program 2007 $50,000 $50,000
Project:   Energy conservation program 2007 $20,000 $20,000
Galveston Island Humane Society, Inc.
Galveston, TX
Director Discretion:  IMO Arthur W. and Lyda K. Quinn 2008 $500 $500
Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council
Galveston, TX
Project:  Annual FeatherFest 2007 $4,500 $4,500
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council
Houston, TX
Project:  Scouting opportunities to girls in Galveston 2007 $12,000 $12,000
Greek Orthodox Church
Galveston, TX
Hurricane Ike recovery:  Replacement of air conditioning and heating system 2008 $5,000 $5,000
Historic Downtown Galveston Partnership
Galveston, TX
Operations 2008 $10,000 $10,000
Project:  Organizational strategic planning 2008 $5,000 $5,000
Reedy Chapel AME Church
Galveston, TX
Hurricane Ike recovery:  Repairs to church 2008 $5,000 $5,000
Salvation Army of Galveston
Galveston, TX
Capital Campaign 2007 $75,000 $75,000
Temple B'Nai Israel
Galveston, TX
Capital:  Building repairs 2007 $200,000 $50,000
Director Discretion 2008 $2,500 $2,500
Texas Democracy Foundation
Austin, TX 
Conservation:  Environmental investigative reporting issues 2008 $2,000 $2,000
Trust for Public Land
Houston, TX
Project:  Conservation plan of West Galveston Island 2008 $5,000 $5,000
Total Community Development     $333,585
EDUCATION
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy
Galveston, TX
Hurricane Ike recovery:  Replacement of educational materials 2008 $10,000 $10,000
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Williamsburg, VA
Director Discretion 2008 $5,000 $5,000
East End Preschool
Galveston, TX
Scholarships 2007 $5,000 $5,000
Ethiopia Reads
Denver, CO
Director Discretion:  IHO Alice Van Borrssum 2008 $1,000 $1,000
Galveston Independent School District
Galveston, TX
Director Discretion 2008 $1,000 $1,000
Galveston ISD Educational Foundation
Galveston, TX
Operations 2007 $15,000 $15,000
Galveston Youth Creating Their Own Future
Galveston, TX
Director Discretion 2008 $250 $250
Georgetown Day School
Galveston, TX
Director Discretion 2008 $1,000 $1,000
Nia Cultural Center
Galveston, TX
Project:  Summer literacy program for youth in grades kindergarten - 12 2008 $10,000 $10,000
Project Graduation, Inc.
Galveston, TX
Project:  Chemical-free graduation party at Ball High 2008 $1,000 $1,000
San Antonio Academy
San Antonio, TX
Director Discretion 2008 $1,000 $1,000
Satori, Inc.
Galveston, TX
Scholarships and Operations 2008 $15,000 $15,000
Hurricane Ike recovery:  Scholarships 2008 $10,000 $10,000
St. Vincent's House
Galveston, TX
Operations:  Preschool program 2008 $25,000 $25,000
Texas A&M University at Galveston
Galveston, TX
Projects:  In school and summer 6th grade Sea Camp 2007 $10,250 $10,250
Trinity Episcopal School
Galveston, TX
Hurricane Ike recovery:  Replacement of educational materials 2008 $5,000 $5,000
United Negro College Fund, Inc.
Houston, TX
Scholarships:  Galveston science students 2007 $5,000 $5,000
Young Men's Christian Association
Galveston, TX
Project:  After School Child Care program 2008 $15,426 $7,713
Total Education     $128,213
HEALTH
AIDS Coalition of Coastal Texas, Inc.
Galveston, TX
Director Discretion:  Operations 2008 $5,000 $5,000
Alcohol Drug Abuse Women's Center
Galveston, TX
Operations 2008 $15,000 $15,000
Christus Foundation for Heath Care
Houston, TX
Director Discretion 2008 $1,000 $1,000
Galveston Club, Inc.
Galveston, TX
Hurricane Ike recovery  2008 $1,300 $1,300
Director Discretion:  Building Repairs 2008 $500 $500
Galveston County Health District
La Marque, TX
Project:  Purchase of lead-detection equipment and staff certification 2008 $30,000 $30,000
Galveston Island Swim Team
Galveston, TX
Project:  Program expansion to include all Galveston Island youth 2008 $4,600 $4,600
Handicapped and Retarded Association
Texas City, TX 2008 $6,500 $6,500
Hurricane Ike recovery:  Insurance deductible to repair facility
Holy Name Retreat Center
Houston, TX
Scholarships to clients to attend 12-Step Recovery retreat 2008 $5,000 $5,000
Hospice Care Team
Texas City, TX
Operations 2008 $5,000 $5,000
Hurricane Ike recovery
Luke Society
Galveston, TX
Project:  Antibiotic medication purchase for use at free clinic 2008 $8,064 $8,064
NAMI Gulf Coast
Alvin, TX
Project:  Consumer,  Family Support and Education program 2008 $10,000 $10,000
Hurricane Ike recovery:  Mental health services for Galveston County clients 2008 $10,000 $10,000
Planned Parenthood of Houston & Southeast Texas. Inc.
Houston, TX
Operations 2008 $10,000 $10,000
Capital 2008 $20,000 $20,000
Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington
Washington, DC
Advisor Discretion 2008 $500 $500
Southwestern Diabetic Foundation/Camp Sweeney
Gainesville, TX
Operations 2007 $4,000 $4,000
St. Vincent's House
Galveston, TX
Operations 2008 $12,000 $12,000
Hurricane Ike recovery:  Purchase of medical supplies  2008 $10,000 $10,000
Teen Health Center
Galveston, TX
Project:  Salary for counselor 2006 $50,000 $12,500
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX
Project:  Establishment of Ruth Kempner Endowment for Breast Cancer 2008 $25,000 $25,000
Project:  Blood lead screening program 2008 $25,000 $25,000
Memorial:  Jeane B. Kempner Fellowship program 2008 $375,273 $375,273
Campaign:  Timeless Values, Pioneering Solutions 2004 $1,000,000 $141,500
Zina Garrison All Court Academy
Houston, TX
Project:  Fitness program  2008 $5,000 $5,000
Total Health     $742,737
       
HUMAN SERVICES
Advocacy Center for Children of Galveston County
Galveston, TX
Operations 2007 $15,000 $15,000
Children's Center, Inc.
Galveston, TX
Project:  Emergency preparedness education and training 2008 $25,000 $12,500
Hurricane Ike  recovery:  Additional programs to children 2008 $10,000 $10,000
President Discretion:  Galveston Island Family Crisis Center 2008 $5,000 $5,000
Director Discretion:  IMO Ruth L. Kempner and Cecile B. Kempner 2008 $1,000 $1,000
Christus Foundation for Health Care
Houston, TX
Operations:  Our Daily Bread 2008 $10,000 $10,000
Family Service Center for Galveston County
Galveston, TX
Project:  Bilingual marriage and family counselor 2007 $375,000 $75,000
Galveston County Adoption Day Foundation
Galveston, TX
Operations 2008 $2,000 $2,000
Galveston County Interfaith
Galveston, TX
Operations and programs 2007 $7,500 $7,500
Galveston County Senior Citizens Program
Galveston, TX
Project:  Legal counseling services to seniors 2008 $3,600 $3,600
Galveston Independent School District
Galveston, TX
Project:  Kids' Closet 2008 $15,000 $15,000
Galveston Youth Creating Their Own Future
Galveston, TX
Operations 2008 $10,000 $10,000
Project:  Clothing for Ball High students 2008 $1,000 $1,000
Gleanings From the Harvest
Galveston, TX
Operations:   Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program 2008 $8,000 $8,000
Hurricane Ike recovery:  Nutritional food distribution to citizens of Galveston 2008 $5,000 $5,000
Gulf Coast Big Brothers Big Sisters
Galveston, TX
Project:  Bowl for Kids' Sake 2008 $20,000 $20,000
Hurricane Ike recovery:  Purchase of computers and printers 2008 $6,000 $6,000
Gulf Coast Center
Galveston, TX
Project:  Housing assistance program for homeless population with mental disabilities 2008 $25,000 $25,000
Gulf Coast Legal Foundation
Galveston, TX
Hurricane Ike recovery:  Legal services to Galveston County residents 2008 $15,000 $15,000
Jesse Tree
Galveston, TX
Operations:  Enrollment Project to uninsured citizens who may have failed to enroll in services
Hurricane Ike recovery:  Office relocation 2008 $20,000 $20,000
Director Discretion:  Bookkeeper salary 2000 $10,000 $10,000
Director Discretion:  Craig Eiland Challenge 2008 $2,000 $2,000
2008 $1,000 $1,000
Jewish Federation of Galveston County
Galveston, TX
Annual campaign 2008 $27,500 $27,500
M. L. Lewis Social Service Center
Dickinson, TX 
Hurricane Ike recovery:  Increased social services to Galveston County citizens 2008 $5,000 $5,000
Methodist Retirement Services
Galveston, TX
Project:  Meals-on-Wheels program of Galveston Island 2007 $8,000 $8,000
Resource and Crisis Center
Galveston, TX
Director Discretion 2008 $1,000 $1,000
Operations 2007 $12,000 $12,000
Ronald McDonald House
Galveston, TX
Hurricane Ike recovery:  Replacement of washer and dryer 2008 $5,000 $5,000
Salvation Army of Galveston
Galveston, TX
Operations 2008 $10,000 $10,000
Director Discretion:  Building Fund 2008 $2,000 $2,000
St. Vincent's House
Galveston, TX
President Discretion:  Baptist Ministers Association 2008 $5,000 $5,000
Summit Organization, Inc.
Austin, TX
Project:  Social Security Administration Disability Application program 2007 $3,000 $3,000
Sunshine Center
Galveston, TX
Operations
Hurricane Ike recovery 2008 $15,000 $15,000
Director Discretion:  IMO John Massey 2008 $5,000 $5,000
2008 $200 $200
United Neighbors of East Midtown
New York, NY
Advisor Discretion 2008 $500 $500
United Way of Galveston
Galveston, TX
Galveston Recovery Fund 2008 $25,000 $25,000
Director Discretion:  Galveston Recovery Fund  2008 $7,000 $7,000
Advisor Discretion:  Galveston Recovery Fund  2008 $500 $500
University of Texas Medical Branch 
Galveston, TX
Project:  Implementation of Play and Learning Strategies program 2007 $100,000 $10,000
Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Houston
Galveston, TX
After school program for families during Hurricane Ike disaster recovery efforts 2008 $10,000 $10,000
Total Human Services     $431,300
       
Grand Total     $2,010,645

 

 

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