Texas Floral Endowment
It is with much pleasure that the Texas Floral Endowment (TFE) marked its thirtieth anniversary in 2021. Now, TFE has supported the floral industry in Texas for 34 years and counting!
The wisdom and vision of TFE's founders made it possible to foster education and cultivate future generations of floral industry professionals. Through it all, TFE has been blessed to have an overwhelming friend and partner in TSFA. In fact, much of the Endowment's success has been built on just that — partnerships. TFE thanks those partners, the TFE grant recipients, and most importantly, each of you who have contributed to the Endowment's growth and success over the last three decades.
One of TFE's greatest honors was to receive $250,000 from the Herman Meinders Foundation, which prepared a path for the Texas State Florists' Association's (TSFA) floral design certification programs for high school students. What an unbelievable gift Meinders presented to TFE! Through his generosity, the gift he trusted us with will cultivate the next generation for many years in this industry he loves.
Please consider supporting the floral industry through a Texas Floral Endowment donation.
Gayle Johnson AAF TMFA
Texas Floral Endowment President
Purpose
TFE is approved by the IRS as a charitable organization with a 501 (c)(3) rating. It is a nonprofit corporation established to fund educational opportunities, scholarship and consumer awareness events relevant to floriculture. Incorporated in 1991, all investments made in the Endowment are tax deductible, whether business or personal.
TFE's priorities are based on the industry's needs. The TFE Board of Directors has determined the following priorities:
- Developing well-qualified, trained help.
- The need for education is vital for the industry to advance.
- The need for increased consumer awareness is more evident than ever before.
Mission Statement
The Texas Floral Endowment’s purpose is to encourage, support and promote career opportunities in the floral industry through the support of public and high school education by providing financial resources through charitable contributions.
TFE Board Members
Gayle Johnson, AAF, TMFA — President
Richmond, TX
Ken Freytag
Freytag's Northwest Florist
Austin, TX
John Priest
Priest International, Inc.
Richardson, TX
Susan Weatherford
Southern Floral Company
Houston, TX
Jimmy Klepac, Jr. — Treasurer
Klepac Greenhouses, Inc.
Blanco, TX
Lynn Lary McLean, AAF AIFD PFCI TMF — Emeritus
Frisco, TX