The Trull Foundation - Palacios, Texas

In 1967 Florence M. Trull and her children established The Trull Foundation to receive the assets of the first B. W. Trull Foundation. B. W. and Florence M. Trull established the B. W. Trull Foundation in 1948 for religious, charitable and educational purposes until its expiration by terms of indenture in 1973.

For over fifty years these foundations have been actively interested in various educational, religious, cultural and social programs, the majority of which have been in the State of Texas. Both foundations have supported Presbyterian interests, without being limited to only those interests. The Trull Foundation continues to be concerned with people, with improving the quality of life, especially for those living in poor or oppressed conditions.

In 1999, many changes took place within the foundation. Robert B. Trull, founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and his sister, Jean T. Herlin, also founder and Trustee resigned from the Board. Both were given the honorary title of Trustee Emeritus. At the 1999 Trull Foundation Semi Annual Meeting, Sarah H. Olfers was elected Trustee to fill the position of her mother, Jean T. Herlin and R. Scott Trull was elected Trustee to fill the position of his father Robert B. Trull. At that same meeting, Colleen Claybourn was appointed Chairman of the Board.

Following the resignation of Rose C. Lancaster in 2007, at the 2008 foundation annual meeting, the board elected Cara P. Herlin (daughter-in-law of Jean T. Herlin) as trustee. The Board also appointed R. Scott Trull, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees, replacing Rose C. Lancaster.

In February 2000 at a Trull Foundation Retreat, the following priorities were set by the Trustees:

1. A concern for the needs of Palacios and Matagorda County where the Foundation has it’s roots. Local health care, the senior center, and other local projects were considered and supported.

2. A concern for children and families. Grants are given to direct and channel lives away from child abuse, neglect from hunger, and poverty.

3. A concern for those persons and families devastated by the effects of substance abuse.

4. A concern for the coastal Texas environment recognizing and including farming, ranching, aquiculture, and birds. This is a new addition to the priorities.

Foundation support is encouraged.

The Foundation Will:

· When appropriate, help prospective grantees consider their funding resources and help plan project assistance.

· Support established agencies in development of new programs or in expansion of existing programs.

· Give priority to projects in rural Texas.

· Provide funds to match other resources and offer challenge grants.

· Cooperate with other foundations in funding a project.

The Foundation Usually Will Not:

· Make long term commitments.

· Make grants for buildings, endowments, or research.

· Repeat grants to the same project longer than three years.

· Fund operational expenses except during initial years.

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