Sponsors
EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH
The Meadows Foundation
The Meadows Foundation exists to assist people and institutions of Texas improve the quality and circumstances of life for themselves and future generations.
The Meadows Foundation strives to exemplify the principles of its founders, Algur H. and
Virginia Meadows, in addressing basic human needs by working toward the elimination
of ignorance, hopelessness and suffering, protecting the environment, providing cultural
enrichment, encouraging excellence and promoting understanding and cooperation
among people.
www.mfi.org
Series Title Sponsors
Your World. Delivered.
AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company in the United States and worldwide. Operating globally under the AT&T brand, AT&T is recognized as the leading worldwide provider of IP-based communications services to businesses and the leading U.S. provider of wireless, high speed Internet access, local and long distance voice, and directory publishing and advertising services.
AT&T is a responsible, engaged corporate citizen. With the historic merger of AT&T and BellSouth, we have committed to BellSouth's historic levels of charitable contributions and community activities, including the continued funding of charitable activities. We pledge to make the communities where we live and work as strong and vibrant as they can be. The AT&T Foundation combines more than 60 years and $1.8 billion of philanthropic commitment to communities across the country. With its strong giving record, the Foundation is among the top five largest corporate foundations in the United States.
Taking on the world's toughest energy challenges.
ExxonMobil is the world's largest publicly traded international oil and gas company. An industry leader in almost every aspect of the energy and petrochemical business, we operate facilities or market products in nearly 200 countries and territories around the world and explore for oil and natural gas on six continents.
With a presence in Texas for over 100 years, ExxonMobil is proud to be a title sponsor of State of TomorrowTM.
We recognize the significant contribution that Texas' higher education system has made not only to our success in tackling tough energy challenges but to the health, well-being and lives of Texans, including our over 40,000 employees, retirees and contractors who make their homes in the state.
We do more
IBC was founded in 1966 to meet the needs of the small businesses of Laredo, Texas. Today, it serves as the flagship bank of International Bancshares Corporation. Since its opening, IBC has grown from less than $1 million in assets to over $10.6 billion making it Texas' largest holding company. IBC now serves more than 90 communities throughout Texas and Oklahoma with more than 220 branches and more than 330 ATM'S.
In 2005, the Texas Banker's Association recognized IBC with its Cornerstone Award, citing IBC's community support through the It's a Brighter Christmas program. In 2001, Texas Governor Rick Perry honored IBC with the Governor's Volunteer Award. The National Banker's A ssociation has awarded IBC their coveted High Performance Bank Award many times in recognition of leadership qualities and excellence in overall performance and service. IBC has also received the prestigious George Washington Honor Medal from the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge and has been recognized time and time again by United Way with the Corporate Excellence Award for its strong community support.
Series Supporting Sponsors
The Bernard and Audre Rapoport Foundation
Reaching Out, Crossing the Divide.
The Foundation seeks innovative solutions to intractable and persistent problems
and strives to cultivate emerging talents and promising models. Founders Bernard
and Audre Rapoport are actively involved in the Foundation's operations, which have
touched many lives in the area of education, arts and culture, health and human
service, and civic participation.
www.rapoportfdn.org
Trinity Industries, Inc.
Charles and Karen Matthews
Robert C. and Fallon B. Vaughn
Judy and Charles Tate
Alzheimer's Association - Austin, Texas www.alz-austin.org
The Morris and Scott Atlas Families
Mr. and Mrs. J. Steve Ford
Robert H. Graham
Kenny and Susie Jastrow
The Love Foundation - Jeff and Kathy Love
Pat and Jim McAnelly
Mr. and Mrs. G. Granger MacDonald
Mike and Melinda Perrin
Carol and Jerry Pitts
Gordon and Louise Appleman
Joel and Kay Levy
Flo and Bill McGee
Carolyn and Peyton Townsend
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