As the community foundation serving mclennan county, texas, waco foundation is an independent public charity that stewards philanthropic resources from institutional and individual donors and directs their use for the benefit of community-based charities. the goal of waco foundation is to increase quality of life in the geographic area it serves, mclennan county. waco foundation devotes the resources in its care to efforts that identify and address the community's greatest needs. activities are governed by a voluntary, rotating board of trustees comprised of people from the community, which uses it variance power to ensure that the interests of the entire community are the focus of the work and that the work remains relevant over time.

To educate children in a nurturing, stimulating montessori environment that appreciates and celebrates each child, encourages respect for oneself and others, and develops life-long learning and problem-solving skills.

1. provide christian-based holistic, relationship-based programs that empower the poor and marginalized. 2. mobilize middle-class americans to become more compassionately involved among the poor. 3. seek ways to overcome the systemic issues of social injustice which oppress the poor and marginalized.

Educate public about sports history.

Friends for life helps the elderly & people with disabilities live independently as long as possible, protects & cares for those who are unable to care for themselves & brings generations together to enrich lives.

The mcc foundation's mission supports the development of funds for student scholarships, staff and faculty professional development, campus capital projects and student emergency needs.

To educate and entertain the general public through the collection, preservation, interpretation, and exhibition of objects relevant to the history of the soft drink industry, and through that example, the free enterprise economic system.

To reduce teen pregnancies we provide schools with real care babies, make school presentations, and host an annual conferences for others in the same field.

Adoption, rescue & foster opportunities for homeless animals

Counseling and assistance for unplanned pregnancy.

Operation of a private school for children

Cord is a non profit organization dedicated to leading change in education.

World hunger relief institute equips people to alleviate hunger through education, research, & sustainable agriculture.

Advocacy and crime support to victims, their families, and friends.

Central texas senior ministry (aka meals on wheels) nourishes the bodies, minds, and spirits of older adults in the heart of texas through meals, transportation, activities, and volunteer support.

To collect, maintain, preserve, publish and interpret the heritage and history of waco, mclennan county, texas

To provide an affordable, quality retirement residence in a supportive, secure and attractive living environment which enables residents to engage in independent active lifestyle with people of similar professional backgrounds.

The mission of the waco civic theatre, a non-profit organization, is to provide the heart of texas community with quality live theatre, to create an outlet for community education and participation in all aspects of productions, and to instill in the community a sense of pride and ownership in the theatre.

To promote awareness and cultural enrichment through education and recreation, to be a survival center for native and exotic species, and an active community partner in economic development through tourism.