Community Foundation of Brazoria County

Mission Statement

The Community Foundation of Brazoria County works for the common good of all citizens of the county by promoting local philanthropy through:

Building and maintaining permanent endowments and other funds for the benefit of the community

Providing ways for prospective donors with varied charitable interests and abilities to giv

Responding to changing community needs through effective grant making

Providing a convenient and tax effective way to transfer gifts to charities.

The Community Foundation of Brazoria County has earned accreditation from the Community Foundations National Standards Board. The Foundation has met the nation's highest philanthropic standards for operational quality, integrity and accountability. This serves as a reconfirmation of credibility and brings confidence to our donors, professional advisors, and others who seek a qualified, trustworthy philanthropic partner. The National Standards Seal demonstrates the foundation's commitment to accountability, excellence and service.

Lowrey Grant 2025 Recipients

The Community Foundation of Brazoria County (CFBC) is pleased to Announce the list of organizations benefiting from the 2025 Lowrey Grant Cycle.

Brazoria County Association for Children (BACH), Pearland Neighborhood Center, Second Chance Network, The Mountain on MastersRoad, Community Inclusion Program, GMZ Education & Development, River of Hope, Women's Center of Brazoria County, Girl Scouts of San Jacinto, and Counseling Connections for Change.

Pictured: Brazoria County Association for Children (BACH)

From L to R: Leigh Ann Fry, BACH Executive Director; Ashley Fry, BACH Development Director; Debby Soltesz, Community Foundation of Brazoria County Executive Director; and Shelly Briones-Gonzales, BACH Clinical Director.

(CFBC presenting a Lowrey Grant check to just one of the many very deserving 2025 Lowrey Grant recipients)

Mike & Leslie Lowrey created The Lowrey Grant to benefit Health and Human Services in Brazosport

Mike Lowrey served as Chairman of the Board for the Community Foundation of Brazoria County (CFBC) and tasked CFBC with administering what has now become known as the Lowery Grant. The benevolences of Mike and Leslie Lowery continue to support many of Brazosport's non-profit organizations in need.

Mr. Lowrey once stated:

Our Community Foundation of Brazoria County exists to help enhance the quality of life for our community and citizens through your generous donations of time, talent, and treasure. Winston Churchill once said, "we make a living by what we get, but we make a life of what we give."

Mike died suddenly in September of 2014. He left us a legacy of giving well and giving now.

Project Good Foundation 2025

25 years ago, the Community Foundation of Brazoria County (CFBC) established Project Good Foundation (PGF) to provide financial support to underserved children within Brazoria County. Throughout 2024 and 2025 the need has only increased. PGF 2025 is made possible by Grants from the Gerstacker Foundation, the Dow Chemical Company, the CFBC PGF Endowment Fund, and from people like you. Thanks to our supporters PGF was able to provide funds for a greater number of students in 21 of Brazoria County Elementary Schools.

PGF funds are unrestricted. School Principals and teachers are free to use PGF funds in any way they see fit in support of their students' needs. Shoes, toiletries, medicine, glasses, gas money, clothes - whatever!

Please see "Gallery" under "More" for PGF check distribution photos!

Dow philanthropy and public commitment benefits County

Dow Chemical Grants, along with Dow Dollar for Doers funds, support many CFBR Programs and objective

Dow Grants supports CFBC "Project Good Foundation" and "Women Building Community". Without the Dow Grants CFBC could not provide the needed essential supplies for underserved women and children throughout Brazoria County. (Details below)

Dow "Dollars for Doers" program is where Dow agrees to match funds donated by Dow employees in support of charities as directed by the employee. The funds are then distributed by the CFBC on their behalf. What a wonderful program!

Dow Community Advisory Panel provides transparency to the community

The Dow Community Advisory Panel (CAP) is comprised of local elected officials, global industry representatives, local business owners, and community minded individuals. The Dow CAP reflects the transparency with which Dow strives to provide information of importance to the surrounding communities.

Pictured: Mike Coburn, CFBC Development Director; Debby Soltesz, CFBC Executive Director; and Gabriella Cone, Dow Chemical Public Affairs Manager and CAP Leader.

Community Foundation of Brazoria County

Community Foundation of Brazoria County

Mission Statement

Mike & Leslie Lowrey created The Lowrey Grant to benefit Health and Human Services in Brazosport

Dow philanthropy and public commitment benefits County

Dow Chemical Grants, along with Dow Dollar for Doers funds, support many CFBR Programs and objective

How can you help? Your donation supports "Project Good Foundation", "Women Building Community", and the "Mrs. Santa Claus" programs. Scan the QRE Code and follow the prompts!