The Meadows Foundation celebrates supporting The Woodlands community throughout its 75-year history

THE WOODLANDS, TX – The Meadows Foundation, a private family philanthropy committed to improving the quality of life for Texans, recently celebrated its 75th anniversary. It has supported programs across the entire state, leaving an enduring legacy in all 254 counties. For over three-quarters of a century, the Foundation has provided $1.36 billion through more than 10,000 grants to 3,700 different organizations and groups throughout Texas.

The Woodlands area itself has enjoyed the efforts of the foundation’s philanthropy. With an overall impact of more than $1.47 million through nearly a dozen grants, six organizations have benefitted; notably, Montgomery County Women's Center received a grant that went toward the construction and equipping of a new shelter for women and child victims of domestic violence, and the construction a Multi-Service Center as part of a transitional supportive housing community for women and children survivors of domestic violence.

Founded in 1948 by Al and Virginia Meadows, the foundation has made a lasting impact by funding programs that span arts and culture, civic and public affairs, education, environment, health, and human services.

"As we commemorate our anniversary, we honor the people of Texas, whom Al and Virginia loved for their compassionate spirit and generous hearts,” said Peter M. Miller, President and CEO of The Meadows Foundation. “Together, we have continued our founders’ mission to look out for one another with kindness and understanding and paint a brighter future for all Texans.”

The Meadows Foundation is one of the largest private, statewide funders in Texas, with grants ranging from $15 to $45,000,000. Program areas are arts and culture, civic and public affairs, education, environment, health, and human services with initiatives in postsecondary completion, educator preparation, water conservation, depression, and homelessness. A nearly $500,000 grant to the Texas Council on Family Violence in 1996 helped establish the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

"I have had many opportunities to personally witness the positive difference The Meadows Foundation has made,” said former Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Joe Straus. “I applaud their transformative work and their ongoing efforts to elevate countless lives and communities, leaving an enduring legacy of progress and hope."

As The Meadows Foundation embarks on its next chapter, it remains committed to advancing the mission of its founders and fostering positive change across Texas.