In Support of Our Mission
CRSS is working hard to change the future of education in America, and we are fortunate to have a number of generous funding partners that provide the financial means for advancing our goals. But our mission of transforming school districts across this country for high student achievement is far from done, and our work needs to expand on every front.
We ask that you consider becoming a CRSS funding partner and join us in the effort to reform America’s schools to meet the needs of the 21st century.
If you would like more information about funding opportunities or a joint venture that aligns with our mission, please contact us today.
Our Funding Partners
The continued generosity and commitment of our program sponsors enables us to accomplish our mission of transforming education in America.
CRSS gratefully acknowledges important financial and in-kind assistance from the following organizations:
FUNDING PARTNERS
Based in Los Angeles, California, and named for renowned business leader Eli Broad, The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation is a national venture philanthropy established by entrepreneur and philanthropist Eli Broad to advance entrepreneurship for the public good in education, science, and the arts. The Broad Foundation’s education work is focused on dramatically improving urban K-12 public education through better governance, management, labor relations, and competition.
Robert and Ruby Priddy Charitable Trust
Robert and Ruby Priddy of Wichita Falls, Texas, established the Robert & Ruby Priddy Charitable Trust in 2001 as a vehicle to promote positive change in their lifetimes. Over the last several yeas, trustees of the Priddy Charitable trust have chosen to focus their efforts in Liberal Arts Education, Pre-K-12 Public Education, Community Healthcare, and Public Libraries. The Priddy Charitable Trust is a limited-life trust that will expire in 2021. By spending both its income and capital to achieve its objectives and by considering grants by invitation only, the Trust is able to make significant grant awards that enable people to change their lives in a positive way.
Established in 1948 by Algur H. and Virginia Meadows, the Dallas-based Meadows Foundation exists to assist people and institutions of Texas in improving the quality and circumstances of life for themselves and future generations.
Endowed by Mr. and Mrs. Jesse H. Jones, Houston Endowment, Inc. is a private philanthropic foundation that has improved life for the people of the greater Houston area for over 66 years through its contributions to charitable organizations and educational institutions.
Dedicated to supporting organizations that serve the people of Texas, the Sid W. Richardson Foundation
provides grants to nonprofit organizations in our state to help them fulfill their missions, primarily in the areas of education, healthcare, human services, and the arts.
Established in 1966 by Ronya and George Kozmetsky and based in Austin, Texas, the RGK Foundation endeavors to be a catalyst for progressive change in humanitarian concerns.
Established in 1945 and based in Fort Worth, Texas, the Amon G. Carter Foundation has a long history of philanthropic giving.
PARTNERSHIP SPONSORS
OTHER SPONSORS
Frost Bank
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP
Scientific Learning
Southwest Securities
