Background & Mission

We make it easy to be a philanthropist!

The concept of the community foundation is simple but practical. It provides a vehicle to build, over time, substantial endowed funds through contributions both large and small and put them to work in this area.

Assets are made up of many separate endowments called "funds". Although funds are usually pooled for investment purposes, each retains its separate identity for financial accountability and grantmaking purposes.

Such a "community" foundation enjoys economies of scale, offering the affluent and modest donor alike the professional administration of a major institution.

History and Mission

The Levelland Area Endowment was created in 2006 as the first regional affiliate of Lubbock Area Foundation - the Community Foundation for the Texas South Plains. The Levelland Area Endowment is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Hockley County.

The Levelland Area Endowment is an instrument for philanthropy. Donors do not so much give TO the Levelland Area Endowment as THROUGH it. Donors can support the broadest array of philanthropic organizations and causes through the Levelland Area Endowment, using a wide variety of assets. Permanent endowment funds can be established for as little as $5000.

We help donors establish philanthropic funds to perpetuate their values.

We build endowments that will grow and benefit this area forever.

We help donors create personal charitable legacies.

We provide a way to fulfill multiple charitable interests with one gift.

We can accept a wide variety of assets.

We ensure that the donor’s charitable intent will be honored.

The Levelland Area Endowment provides opportunities for donors to achieve their varied philanthropic goals, invest contributed funds prudently, and serves as a responsible steward for the charitable gifts of individuals, families and organizations.

Through our grant making program we are able to provide area non-profits with much needed assistance for programs and operations.

Advisory Board

The Levelland Area Endowment is advised by a committee of Levelland and Hockley County community leaders representing a broad array of community interests. This committee is responsible for promoting the benefits of the Levelland Area Endowment in the community, raising funds for it, establishing guidelines for grants and recommending grantees.

Levelland Area Endowment Advisory Board

Raymond Thornton, Chair

David Cowan

Jimmy Davis

Lynda Farabee

Jim Hogue

Ross Joplin

George Keeling

Charlotte Kizer

Sycily Lattimore

Joey Pierce