Battleship Texas Foundation

The George Foundation, established in 1945 by Albert and Mamie George, is dedicated to giving back to the Fort Bend County community through grants to local nonprofits and scholarships for aspiring students. With a focus on education, health, human needs, and community enhancement, the Foundation aims to make a positive impact on the lives of its neighbors. Driven by Mamie's compassion for the less fortunate, the Foundation's vision is to inspire the next generation of changemakers and cultivate community through initiatives like the Youth in Philanthropy program and various scholarship opportunities. Through their philanthropic efforts, The George Foundation continues to build a thriving Fort Bend for the benefit of all.Generated from the website

Established in 1942 for the perpetual benefit of present and future generations of Texans, The Moody Foundation provides grants to a variety of humanitarian organizations and projects. Its two main projects are Moody Gardens, a family-geared theme park in Galveston, and Transitional Learning Center, a rehabilitation and research facility focused on traumatic brain injury. The foundation typically awards 20 to 30 other grants each year to applicants based primarily in Galveston, Austin and Dallas. Recent grantees have included the American Cancer Society, Dallas Symphony Association, Garland Family Outreach, the Special Olympics and the American Heart Association. The Moody Foundation was created by business mogul W.L. Moody Jr. and his wife, Libbie Rice Shearn Moody. It has headquarters in Galveston and more than $1.5 billion in assets.