Who We Are
Investing in the Community Through Strategic Philanthropy
Scharbauer Foundation is proud to be part of the Midland community, and we’re committed to making it a better place to live and work. By partnering with organizations, institutions, and community leaders, we’re working together to strengthen Midland’s future and improve quality of life. Through strategic philanthropy and long-term community investment, the Foundation supports initiatives in Education, Healthcare, Human Services, and Quality of Place, helping create meaningful impact for current and future generations.
To make Midland a better place in which to live and operate a business.
To support organizations and activities that help individuals succeed personally and at work.
Our Guiding Principles
Core Values
Faith in God
Honesty and Integrity
Respectfulness
Compassion
Stewardship
Initiative
Focused on Long-Term Community Impact
We believe in Midland’s potential. That’s why we’re committed to investing in its future.
Since inception, Scharbauer Foundation has awarded more than $270 million in grants supporting organizations and initiatives across four primary focus areas: Education, Healthcare, Human Services, and Quality of Place.
The Foundation’s work includes expanding healthcare facilities, investing in schools and universities, supporting childcare initiatives, and investing in parks, recreation facilities, downtown revitalization, workforce development, and nonprofit support services. Across every investment, the goal remains the same: supporting projects and partnerships that strengthen Midland today while creating opportunities for generations to come.
Our History
Learn more about the history of Scharbauer Foundation, the legacy of Clarence Scharbauer Jr. and Dorothy Turner Scharbauer, and the Foundation’s continued evolution as a private independent foundation serving the Midland area.
Our Leadership Team
Meet the leadership team helping the Board of Directors implement Scharbauer Foundation’s mission through thoughtful stewardship, strategic partnership, and long-term investment in Midland’s future.
Annual Reports
View annual reports highlighting Scharbauer Foundation’s grantmaking, partnerships, financial stewardship, and community impact across Education, Healthcare, Human Services, and Quality of Place.
