Kronkosky Charitable Foundation: Program Areas and Goals






	To produce profound good that is tangible and measurable in Bandera, Bexar, Comal, and Kendall counties in Texas by implementing the Kronkoskys' charitable purposes. The focus of the Kronkosky Charitable Foundation is to support programs, projects and collaborative efforts that reach as many people as possible; involve the persons served in developing solutions; raise expectations; build self-esteem; develop personal and organizational capacity; encourage innovation; and make use of technology.

The program goals reflect the strategic direction of the Foundation in making grants. These goals are based upon the Foundation's charitable purposes which are not all encompassing but rather reflect the Kronkoskys' interests specified in the Foundation Trust Agreement. The Foundation reassesses the types of programs and projects being funded within program areas as more is learned about the underlying issues and as circumstances change in the communities served.


	To improve the quality of life for the elderly and those with disabilities by helping them to be healthy and productive members of the communities in which they live. To develop character and self-reliance in young persons through organized activities founded on traditional values of respect and responsibility. To free children from abuse and neglect. To improve the health of persons living in Bandera, Bexar, Comal and Kendall counties in Texas through selected medical research efforts.

	To foster meaningful cultural activities and broaden public participation therein. To expand or improve the public use of information and learning available through museums and libraries.

	To expand or improve public parks, zoos and wildlife sanctuaries and broaden the use of such facilities. To prevent cruelty to animals. To assist victims of public disasters in Texas.