The Leo Livingston Fund grant committee is actively accepting applications to help local non-profit organizations again this year.
The Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley administers a charitable endowment fund that was created in memory of Leo Livingston by his wife Doris Livingston, benefits nonprofit organizations in the Taylor community.
The foundation is accepting applications from 501(c) (3) organizations for the local grant.
Five Taylor business leaders and civic leaders represent the interests of the community in reviewing annual grant applications and presenting recommendations regarding the distribution of these annual grants.
Committee members include Mark Schroeder, attorney and President of the Taylor Educational Enrichment Foundation; Cindy Terraraz, elementary school teacher; Christine Sumpter-Hegar, local community volunteer; Leslie Hill, former Taylo Area Businesswomen Woman of the Year; and Jason Hennington, publisher/editor of the Taylor Press.
The board members consider grants to support effective and established programs, help launch innovative programs and fund unique capital needs that will increase an organization’s capacity.
Grants will not be made to underwrite or sponsor fundraising events or public relation events.
To apply, organizations need to be a local non-profit with a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt status along with a list of board members and officers.
The deadline for applications is Feb. 11, and recipients will be notified in March. A formal announcement and presentation will take place in April.
Applications are available at the Taylor Press, 211 W. Third St., and Mark Schroeder’s law office, 311 Talbot.
Applications must be postmarked by Friday,
Feb. 11, and mailed to:
Leo Livingston Grant Review Committee 211 W. Third St. Taylor, TX 76574 Applications can also be sent via email to [email protected] or returned to the Taylor Press. In the subject line, add Livingston application entry.
The Livingston Fund was established as a result of a planned gift from the Livingston estate. The fund honors the memory of Leo L. Livingston, and grants from the fund benefit non-profit organizations in the Taylor community.
This legacy gift was established in November 2007 by Mrs. Livingston, with the assistance of her trusted friend and financial advisor, Ernie Wright, of College Station.
Mr. Livingston was a community servant and civic leader who loved Taylor. He served on the Johns Community Hospital board of directors for 21 years, 10 of which were in the capacity of board president. He is credited with having a major influence in getting the current facility built, both in fund raising and directing construction.
He served as president of the Chamber of Commerce, director of the Chamber’s Industrial Development and Greeters committees, and was also past member, director and president of the local Kiwanis Club and President of the Taylor Country Club. Mr. Livingston was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, serving in various volunteer capacities.
