Nonprofits Funded in Jefferson County

The Foundation supports the development and promotion of Lamar University, its students, faculty and staff. The Lamar University Foundation supports and enhances Lamar University by encouraging the commitment of personal and financial resources to further the education of Lamar University students. The Foundation promotes the stewardship of donors to enhance the quality of services provided by the University to student, faculty, alumni and friends. The Lamar University Foundation manages the investments, serves as trustee of the endowment funds and other private assets contributed for the benefit of Lamar University.

Bob Hope School helps more students graduate high school and reach their full potential.

THE BEAUMONT HERITAGE SOCIETY IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZED TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PRESERVATION OF BEAUMONT'S HISTORY AND HERITAGE FOR A BETTER FUTURE TOGETHER.

THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST TEXAS SHALL BE TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE AREA BY ENCOURAGING PHILANTHROPIC GIFTS AND BY ASSISTING DONORS IN ACHIEVING THEIR CHARITABLE GOALS THROUGH THE PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT AND CONSIDERED AND CARING DISTRIBUTION OF SUCH GIFTS

MANAGEMENT OF THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS WHICH HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS AT LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. SERVE AS AN ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE INSTITUTE, A SOUNDING BOARD AND BOARD OF REVIEW. LISTEN TO THE LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY'S PLANS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO IMPROVE THE TRAINING THEY PROVIDE IN THIS REGION

Food distribution to the hungry throughout an eight county service territory in Southeast Texas.

The Foundation serves the philanthropic NEEDS OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS BY SOLICITING & DISTRIBUTING CONTRIBUTIONS IN support of Christus Health Southeast Texas.

TO DEVELOP, MAINTAIN, AND NURTURE A SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF THE HIGHEST ACHIEVABLE ARTISTIC QUALITY THAT WILL, WITHIN A VIABLE ECONOMIC FRAMEWORK, PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN THE EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT OF ALL RESIDENTS OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS.

People of faith responding to needs by serving, teaching, building community and preserving the dignity of individuals and families in Southeast Texas.

Through unique collections, exhibitions, public programs and outreach in the visual arts, the mission of the Art Museum of Southeast Texas is to provide education, inspiration and creative visions throughout Southeast Texas.

NUTRITION & SERVICES FOR SENIORS SERVES SENIORS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN HARDIN & JEFFERSON COUNTIES. WE ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING INNOVATIVE, EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS THAT ASSIST THEM IN LEADING QUALITY LIVES WHILE MAINTAINING DIGNITY AND INDEPENDENCE AS OPPOSED TO THE MORE COSTLY INSTITUTIONAL CARE.

PROVIDE A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR GIRLS AFFECTED BY PHYSICAL, SEXUAL OR EMOTIONAL ABUSE, NEGLECT, ABANDONMENT, EXPLOITATION OR SEVERE DYSFUNCTION. OPEN ENROLLMENT CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORIZED BY THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY AS A LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCY SERVING CHILDREN IN GRADES PRE-K THROUGH 8 WITH AN EMPHASIS ON FINE ARTS AND ATHLETICS.

Some Other Place exists to provide emergency services to indigent or catastrophe-stricken families.

NOT-FOR-PROFIT, COMMUNITY OWNED, HEALTH CARE FACILITIES WITH SPIRITUAL VALUES, DEDICATED TO PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY HEALTH SERVICES IN A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT.

THE MISSION OF IEA - INSPIRE, ENCOURAGE, ACHIEVE - IS TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES WITH COMPASSION, UNDERSTANDING, AND LOVE, FOR AT-RISK YOUTH IN SOUTHEAST TEXAS, INSPIRING AND ENCOURAGING THEM TO ACHIEVE.

To promote theater arts in the community through production and education.

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, BEAUMONT, TEXAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING THE BUILDING AND GROUNDS ALONG WITH PROVIDING ASSISTANCE IN THE COST OF PROPERTY INSURANCE AND OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES AS APPROVED BY THE FOUNDATION BOARD.