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Funds that help enrich the arts environment, help with conservation/preservation, or provide education on heritage help match donors to giving in the area of Community Betterment.
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Existing Funds
Preserving New Braunfels Fund
The mission of the Preserving New Braunfels Fund is to save historic New Braunfels.
Concerned citizens in the community saw the need to come to the aid of historic buildings whose owners could not afford to save those buildings.
One of the first projects is to use funds to help move one of the oldest homes in the county to Heritage Village/Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture. The Braschler House, at 240 Kowald Lane, was built circa 1854 by the Rev. Henry Braschler who served the Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Martin’s congregation from 1852 to 1857.
The caliche and cedar fachwerk home will be moved from its current location to Heritage Village.
The fund creators hope that through their partnerships with other preservation nonprofits and by spreading the word, they can save more historic structures, one building at a time.
At its new location, The Braschler House will serve as a gallery for the new Rahe estate gift of Texas handmade furniture.
ALL-COMMUNITY FUND
The All-Community Fund is a fund that will provide support to the greater New Braunfels community in perpetuity. The All-Community Fund exists to ensure that the NBACF can respond quickly when issues arise, such as providing assistance during flooding. This fund allows the board of directors the flexibility to fund needs as they occur.
CLIFF DRYSDALE FOUNDATION FUND
Cliff Drysdale Tennis launched The Cliff Drysdale Foundation, a donor-advised fund managed by New Braunfels Area Community Foundation, in April 2015. Don Henderson, CEO and Kimberly Arena, VP of Sales and Marketing of Cliff Drysdale Tennis, will advise the fund, with a mission of providing support through the game of tennis to organizations and programs that enhance the lives and well-being of others.
“We are thrilled for the launch the Cliff Drysdale Foundation,” stated Arena. “Since the inception of Cliff Drysdale Tennis, we have had the honor and privilege to be a part of so many successful philanthropic endeavors which have raised over a million dollars for charitable organizations of all sizes and scopes. We look forward to continuing this tradition in Cliff’s name for generations to come with targeted efforts through tennis to better the lives of others.”
The Foundation is dedicated to raising funds through the tennis endeavors of Cliff Drysdale Tennis and their partners; providing grants for improving the quality of life of children and adults, people with disabilities, and others with special needs through tennis; and education programs and events that are based on health, fitness, character-building, and self-improvement.
In 2015, the Cliff Drysdale Foundation was proud to support the following organizations:
- JDRF through the Priyanka Cup Pro Am Weekend at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami.
- Aceing Autism, Tennis Thanks the Troops and LOVE (Leaving Out Violence Everywhere) through the Central Texas Women’s Pro Challenge.
COMAL LAND CONSERVATION FUND
Comal County Conservation Alliance’s Comal Land Conservation Fund
The Comal County Conservation Alliance (CCCA) was formed in 2018 by a group of concerned local citizens who saw the need to raise awareness about the urgency of preserving land in our fast-growing county while there is still land to preserve. Preserving land, water, and wildlife in Comal County benefits our citizens, our community, and our economy as well as the natural world that supports us.
The CCCA created the Comal Land Conservation Fund in 2020 to provide financial assistance for projects dedicated to preserving open spaces in Comal County. Among the projects eligible is financial assistance to landowners to establish a conservation easement through a contract with a Land Trust entity. Conservation easements allow landowners to retain ownership and use of their land while agreeing to keep the land in its existing natural state by selling or donating the land’s development rights to the Land Trust entity. Financial assistance from the Fund to cover associated contract costs might make the difference between a landowner selling to a developer versus saving the farm or ranch in perpetuity. The Fund may also be used for matching funds for grants or loans from state, federal, and private programs designed to help communities protect water resources, wildlife or, as in most cases, both. These and a variety of other options are ways the Fund can help keep land in its natural state.
Preserving natural land and open space benefits the well-being of all of us in Comal County. Donations to the Fund will allow Nature to continue doing what it does for us—cleaning the air, producing oxygen, filtering rainwater, providing wildlife habitat, giving people a place to refresh and rejuvenate, and ensuring that our beautiful Hill Country landscape and rural charm continue to be the hallmarks of Comal County—if we do our part to protect what we’ve been given.
To learn more about CCCA, please visit https://www.comalconservation.org/.
COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS
The Community Endowment for the Arts Fund was established with NBCF in 2016. The long-term goal for establishing the Community Endowment for the Arts Fund was to create a resource that provides a recurring funding source for the arts. This will lead to a sustainable, culturally rich environment and arts education in the community, leading to overall healthy wellbeing in the community.
The 2022 grant recipients include:
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- $2,500 – Mid-Texas Symphony (45th Season Programming)
- $1,000 – New Braunfels Art League (2023 Plein Air Festival)
- $500 – Historic Outdoor Art Museum (The History of the Railroad in New Braunfels Outdoor Mural)
- $500 – Circle Arts Theatre (Youth Programs)
- $500 – New Braunfels Gemischter Chor Harmonie (Texichanier Gebrigs Sangerfest)
FAIR OAKS RANCH SPORTS PARK FUND
The purpose of the Fair Oaks Ranch Sports Park Fund is to raise funds for a feasibility study, economic development potential, construction budgeting and marketing for a youth sports park in and around Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas.
CREATE YOUR OWN FUND
Ready to make a difference? We offer flexible giving options that can be tailored to any charitable interest and financial need.
First Footing (NB Homeless) Shelter
NB Housing Partners was created in December 2013 by a group of people from New Braunfels who want our city to be a place where every family is able to count on something most families take for granted – a bed. Since its inception, the board has primarily focused on empowering local non-profit agencies to address the disparity between income levels and housing costs, expand the availability of affordable housing, and mitigate barriers that burden individuals or families that are currently or at risk of becoming homeless. As part of this effort, the nonprofit has chosen to develop and implement a non-congregate emergency shelter and a coordinated entry process for individuals and families who are currently or at risk of homelessness.
The First Footing shelter operated by NB Housing Partners offers 24-hour shelter for individuals who have no immediate safe place to sleep. In addition to providing safe shelter and meals, the shelter provides comprehensive case management to help individuals get housed as quickly as possible, with support and guidance to address risk factors that may impede their ability to stay housed. The program’s case managers will also continue to assist individuals after becoming housed to ensure they can continue their path toward safety and self- sustainability.
For information about the shelter, call NB Housing Partners at 830-606-9526.
HEADWATERS AT THE COMAL FUND
The Headwaters at the Comal is a legacy conservation project envisioned by the community and supported by New Braunfels Utilities. The Headwaters nonprofit is managing the implementation of a master plan to restore the 16-acre warehouse and fleet facility property located at the headwater springs of the Comal River into a premier education center inspiring hearts and minds on the importance of conservation to community. This public-private partnership will create a unique, nature-oriented community space for all to enjoy.
Become a part of the legacy, protect and conserve our springs!
NBCF OPERATIONAL FUND
Contributing to the NBCF’s operating fund provides support to the day-to-day operations of the community foundation. This is a vital component to a healthy foundation and allows staff and volunteers to focus on its primary mission of assisting the people and nonprofits of our communities. Contributing to the operating fund is a way to ensure that you are helping all of those involved.
NEW BRAUNFELS 200TH ANNIVERSARY FUND
Thank you for your interest in sponsoring the 200th Anniversary Celebration of the founding of New Braunfels.
New Braunfels Parks Foundation Fund
Cities and towns across the U.S. are known for their grand public places and great parks. The New Braunfels Parks Foundation’s mission is to promote, protect and enhance the parks system of the City of New Braunfels through education, resource development and community partnerships. Our hope is that our great public places and parks remain special for today and future generations.
Established in 2005, the New Braunfels Parks Foundation (NBPF) is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit, all-volunteer organization. The NBPF works with the City of New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Department to advocate and raise funding to help the city create the best parks possible. Donations received by the NBPF support the New Braunfels Parks and Recreation parks system and programs. To date, the NBPF has raised more than $900,000 to support park projects, endeavors and community-based programs. Each of these projects ultimately benefit individuals and families from all sectors of the community. Some of these activities include:
• Construction of JAWS Skatepark
• Landa Lake Gazebo Renovation
• Puppy Playland Dog Park Construction
• Das Rec Scholarship Fund
• Prince Solms Park Disc Golf Improvements
• Market Plaza Enhancements
• Lindheimer Plaza Improvements
• Wading Pool Pedestrian Bridge Improvements
• Fischer Park Amenities
• Landa Park Mini Golf Renovation
• CycloVIVA! Event Support
Funds raised to support these endeavors come from signature events such as the Annual Wein & Saengerfest and Dos Rios Splash and Dash 5K. In addition, the New Braunfels Parks Foundation has held undeveloped land in trust for the City until funds or plans have been identified for development. Follow NBPF on Facebook, and visit the website to learn more: https://www.nbparksfoundation.org.
NB WOMEN GO
What a great evening at the NB Women GO Membership Mixer on Sept. 24 at McKenna Events Center! Join Us HERE.
Members of NB Women GO, a women’s giving organization with New Braunfels Community Foundation, support their community by pooling their annual memberships and giving back to nonprofits on an annual basis. Members have awarded nearly $500,000 to local nonprofits since 2018!
Any woman interested in helping to do good in Comal County can become a member of NB Women GO. Your membership donation is tax-deductible.
Interested in joining us? Join with your online membership HERE,
Contact us at 830-606-9597, or via email at betty@nbcommunityfoundation.org.
Serve Spot Fund
Serve Spot is a platform connecting needs and resources in New Braunfels. Serve Spot was created by pastors in town who want to love and serve our neighbors and make volunteering and supporting our neighbors simpler.
The website www.servespot.org is host to a Directory of Care for 90+ nonprofits and area agencies as well as a Volunter Portal with dozens of volunteer opportunities at multiple nonprofits in town.
The Serve Spot annual city-wide volunteer weekend, Big Serve, is held on the second weekend of October each year where hundreds of volunteers serve our area nonprofits by collecting donations, painting walls, gardening, baking cookies, writing notes of encouragement, and more. Find out more at www.bigservenb.org.
Because together we ARE New Braunfels.
SOPHIENBURG MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
“History and sentiment will always cling to the spot where it once stood.” S.V. Pfeuffer, 1933.
The Sophienburg Memorial Association was established in 1926 to collect and preserve the history of New Braunfels and Comal County. It is the mission of the Sophienburg New Braunfels Archives and Museum of History to present unparalleled collections and distinguished exhibits that focus on educating visitors about our common ground and shared future. We strive to inspire, teach, and entertain, as well as to safeguard and make accessible the artifacts that we hold in trust for future generations.
As the role of the Sophienburg progresses, along with our dynamic and growing community, the security that comes with an endowment fund allows us to focus on the best ways to provide exciting exhibits and thought-provoking visitor experiences. Donations to the Sophienburg enable innovative educational programming, modernization of technology, and care and conservation of collections. Our board of directors, staff, and membership are committed to ensuring the Sophienburg remains an essential part of New Braunfels’ cultural and historical community.
TONEY FAMILY TO FAMILIES OUTREACH FUND
The purpose of the Toney Family to Families Outreach Fund is to provide grants for fund raising efforts to support the Designated Endowment Fund of any charitable organization exempt from tax under IRS 501(c)(3) that:
- Has established a Designated Endowment Fund with the Foundation through any McKenna Foundation challenge or matching program; and
- Focuses on family or children services.
Current organizations include Communities in Schools of South Central Texas, Connections Individual and Family Services, and CASA of Central Texas.