Scurlock Foundation
Encyclopedia
The Scurlock Foundation is a charitable organization
located in Houston, Texas
, with the goal to provide funding
for medical research
, health care
, religion
, education
, recreation
, the arts
, and animal protection
, as well as other charitable enterprises.
The foundation was established and charter
ed in April 1954 by Eddy C. Scurlock
, a Houston oil industry
tycoon
, and his wife, Elizabeth. Other founding members were their daughter, Laura L. Scurlock Blanton, and son-in-law, Jack S. Blanton
, who became president of Scurlock Oil Company
in 1958.
In 1992, the Scurlock Foundation reported asset
s of over $9 million and an income of over $750,000. There were 122 grants
made for a total of $604,720, mostly to art museums and art association
s.
Charitable organization
A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization . It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization (NPO). It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A...
located in Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
, with the goal to provide funding
Funding
Funding is the act of providing resources, usually in form of money , or other values such as effort or time , for a project, a person, a business or any other private or public institutions...
for medical research
Biomedical research
Biomedical research , in general simply known as medical research, is the basic research, applied research, or translational research conducted to aid and support the body of knowledge in the field of medicine...
, health care
Health care
Health care is the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in humans. Health care is delivered by practitioners in medicine, chiropractic, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, allied health, and other care providers...
, religion
Religion
Religion is a collection of cultural systems, belief systems, and worldviews that establishes symbols that relate humanity to spirituality and, sometimes, to moral values. Many religions have narratives, symbols, traditions and sacred histories that are intended to give meaning to life or to...
, education
Education
Education in its broadest, general sense is the means through which the aims and habits of a group of people lives on from one generation to the next. Generally, it occurs through any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts...
, recreation
Recreation
Recreation is an activity of leisure, leisure being discretionary time. The "need to do something for recreation" is an essential element of human biology and psychology. Recreational activities are often done for enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure and are considered to be "fun"...
, the arts
The arts
The arts are a vast subdivision of culture, composed of many creative endeavors and disciplines. It is a broader term than "art", which as a description of a field usually means only the visual arts. The arts encompass visual arts, literary arts and the performing arts – music, theatre, dance and...
, and animal protection
Cruelty to animals
Cruelty to animals, also called animal abuse or animal neglect, is the infliction of suffering or harm upon non-human animals, for purposes other than self-defense. More narrowly, it can be harm for specific gain, such as killing animals for food or for their fur, although opinions differ with...
, as well as other charitable enterprises.
The foundation was established and charter
Charter
A charter is the grant of authority or rights, stating that the granter formally recognizes the prerogative of the recipient to exercise the rights specified...
ed in April 1954 by Eddy C. Scurlock
Eddy C. Scurlock
Eddy Clark Scurlock was an American oil industry tycoon, entrepreneur, millionaire and philanthropist...
, a Houston oil industry
Petroleum industry
The petroleum industry includes the global processes of exploration, extraction, refining, transporting , and marketing petroleum products. The largest volume products of the industry are fuel oil and gasoline...
tycoon
Business magnate
A business magnate, sometimes referred to as a capitalist, czar, mogul, tycoon, baron, oligarch, or industrialist, is an informal term used to refer to an entrepreneur who has reached prominence and derived a notable amount of wealth from a particular industry .-Etymology:The word magnate itself...
, and his wife, Elizabeth. Other founding members were their daughter, Laura L. Scurlock Blanton, and son-in-law, Jack S. Blanton
Jack S. Blanton
Jack Sawtelle Blanton is an American oil industry executive, civic leader and philanthropist.He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, the son of William N. Blanton and Louise G. Wynn . Blanton was raised in Houston, Texas, where his father was general manager of the chamber of commerce...
, who became president of Scurlock Oil Company
Scurlock Oil Company
The Scurlock Oil Company was a petroleum corporation with headquarters located in Houston, Texas.Founded in 1936 by Eddy C. Scurlock, the company was a tank car marketer of petroleum products, which emerged as an important transporter of crude oil and condensate.By 1982, the Scurlock Oil Company...
in 1958.
In 1992, the Scurlock Foundation reported asset
Asset
In financial accounting, assets are economic resources. Anything tangible or intangible that is capable of being owned or controlled to produce value and that is held to have positive economic value is considered an asset...
s of over $9 million and an income of over $750,000. There were 122 grants
Grant (money)
Grants are funds disbursed by one party , often a Government Department, Corporation, Foundation or Trust, to a recipient, often a nonprofit entity, educational institution, business or an individual. In order to receive a grant, some form of "Grant Writing" often referred to as either a proposal...
made for a total of $604,720, mostly to art museums and art association
Art association
An art association is an association for artists and others interested in art, typically visual art.- Examples :* * * * * *...
s.