The late George Chase, Mrs. Ellender Chase and Cooper Foundation Executive Director Felicia Chase Goodman represent Waco's generational philanthropy.

For Fundholders

Waco Foundation's mission is to promote solutions to community challenges, strengthen local nonprofits, engage philanthropists and manage charitable assets in order to improve quality of life in McLennan County. In alliance with our mission, we help generous people like you build legacies that benefit both the present and the future of McLennan County.

As Waco’s community foundation, we use our expertise to help people give back to the Waco community through grantmaking and assistance programs for local nonprofits. It is our responsibility to provide you with personalized support to enable you to donate to the Waco community effectively. We are available to give as much or as little support as you would like and have knowledgeable staff that can educate you on the different ways you can give to the Foundation and local nonprofits.

Waco Foundation offers donors their choice of several different fund types to meet their philanthropic needs. We currently manage over 170 funds, all in existence for the betterment of the Waco community. We also provide the resources needed for donors to further enhance their understanding of how even the smallest donation can make a great impact in our community. 

Whatever your philanthropic needs, it is Waco Foundation's charitable mission to help you make a positive, lasting impression on our community.