Boyd And Evelyn Mullen Charitable Foundation Grant

Boyd And Evelyn Mullen Charitable Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Boyd And Evelyn Mullen Charitable Foundation
Amount: US $5,000 - US $30,000
Last Updated: August 19, 2024

Summary

The Boyd And Evelyn Mullen Charitable Foundation Grant aims to support various charitable organizations in Texas, primarily focusing on education, literary studies, science, and religion. With a commitment to improving the welfare of those in need, the foundation provides funding for college scholarships, disaster relief, and medical research, especially in nutrition. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $30,000, and the foundation emphasizes adapting to the evolving needs of the Houston community.

Overview

Mission Mrs. Evelyn Mullen and her husband Boyd owned a car dealership in Pasadena, Texas. Throughout their lives, the Mullens were involved in their community and strove to meet its changing needs. Mrs. Mullen dreamed of going to college to study nursing, but while she did not have an opportunity to do so, she became a strong advocate for education during her lifetime. The Boyd & Evelyn Mullen Foundation was established to support charitable organizations in Texas, with a priority for the Houston area, endeavoring to advance education, literary studies, science, and religion, thereby improving the welfare of those in need. Specific areas of funding interest include education via college scholarships; disaster relief; enriching the lives of the blind and visually impaired; meeting the needs of homeless men, women and children; and Medical Research with a focus on nutrition. Areas of Focus While continuing Mrs. Mullen's important work by supporting organizations fitting the mission she outlined, she also wanted the Foundation to adapt to the demands of the present day, therefore Trustees established the priorities noted on this page. These areas of focus may be adjusted from time to time to address the most pressing challenges facing residents of Houston and surrounding areas. Education The Foundation is devoted to encouraging the pursuit of higher education among the less fortunate. To accomplish this goal, the Foundation will: Support organizations that provide scholarships to deserving students attending Texas colleges and universitiesSupport programs that help deserving students succeed in high school so that they can go on to collegeSupport programs that seek to increase college graduation rates of deserving students attending Texas colleges Literary studies The Foundation seeks to fund programs in fields such as classics, history, history of art, musicology, philosophy, religious studies and all areas of literary studies, including the study of foreign literatures. Disaster preparedness and relief The Foundation is dedicated to providing support, relief and recovery in the wake of domestic natural disasters (cyclones, earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and tsunamis) and other tragedies. Human services The goal of the Foundation is to fund programs designed to provide social enrichment to individuals in the community. Grants are awarded to programs that help the hungry, disabled and homeless, as well as abused women and children. Medical Research Medical Research is vital to improving human health, as it brings about a better understanding of the cause and effect of complex diseases. The Foundation will fund organizations that conduct Medical Research in the field of nutrition. Science The Foundation is devoted to supporting programs aimed at advancing promising research and technological developments that have the potential to expand knowledge, improve health and protect the environment. Support will also be provided for programs that enhance science education and learning. Religion The Foundation is committed to funding programs that reinvigorate religious life in the Houston area and connect people with a community of faith. The Foundation believes that such a connection (regardless of creed or denomination) reinforces ethical behavior and motivates active engagement driven by a concern for others. These desired outcomes cut across all of the Foundation's areas of interest. Funding Grants are made to support primarily operating and program/project needs, but requests for 1-time capital improvements may also be considered. Grants typically range between $5,000 and $30,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Only 1 request will be accepted from an organization during a 12-month period.

Ineligibility

Grants for individuals or for endowment campaigns are not considered.