Component Funds
Donor Advised Funds

Donor Advised Funds provide donors with the enjoyment and privilege of suggesting grants from the fund they establish, subject to certain legal restrictions and approval by the Foundation's Board of Governors.

Chris Davidson Memorial Fund* - This fund was created by family and friends of Chris Davidson to assist children with disabilities or special needs.

Clare Tompson Ellis Memorial Fund* # - This fund was established by friends and family of Midlander Clare Tompson Ellis as a loving tribute to her life which ended tragically in a car accident. Clare Ellis was dedicated to improving the quality of life in Midland and the fund will provide resources for an array of charitable causes

Charles F. Henderson Memorial Fund - Created by Elsie Florence Henderson in memory of her husband, this fund provides income for the purchase of books and materials for libraries and library affiliates.

Horton Family Fund - This fund was established by Jay B. and Susan Horton for general charitable purposes.

Jaycees Advised Fund - This fund was created by the Midland Jaycees to improve and maintain Centennial Plaza in downtown Midland and to develop and improve Midland parks and other leisure facilities.

Lacy Fund - This fund was created by James W. and Juandelle Lacy to support charitable purposes and programs.

Mrs. Donald O'Shaughnessy Fund - Barbara J. O'Shaughnessy created this fund for general charitable uses and purposes.

Rodney M. Robinson Advised Fund - This fund was created by Rodney M. Robinson to support charitable purposes and programs.

Julia R. Roper Memorial Fund* - This fund was created by family and friends in memory of Julia Roper for charitable purposes and programs.

A.W. and Virginia S. Rutter Fund - This fund was established by A.W. and Virginia S. Rutter to support charitable purposes and programs.

Scott Seator/Midland Rockhounds Memorial Fund* - This fund was created by family and friends in memory of Scott Seator, who served as Director of Communication for the Midland Class AA professional baseball team. Grants from this fund are directed to Permian Basin youth activities and programs.

Stoltz Royalty Fund - This fund was created by Deane and Janet Stoltz to support charitable purposes and programs.

Swallow Family Fund# - This fund was created by Jack and Julia Swallow to support charitable purposes and programs.

The Trinity Fund - This fund was established by an anonymous donor for general charitable purposes.

West Family Fund - This fund was created by the Thomas West family to support charitable purposes and programs.

Johnny and Margaret Williams Advised Fund - This fund was established by Johnny and Margaret Williams for general charitable purposes. Mr. and Mrs. Williams are former long-time Midland public school educators.

Vicki J. Wilson Advised Fund - This fund was created by Vicki J. Wilson to support charitable purposes and programs.

Notes:

* - These funds are open to additional contributions from the community-at-large.

# - The Foundation is pleased to make mention of these funds which were created in 2000 and are open for additional contributions. Donors to these funds will be reflected in the 2000 Annual Report.

Permian Basin Area Foundation administers other funds for broad charitable purposes, the donors to which have requested anonymity.