TISD Foundation Establishes Frances Cowan Gibson Fine Arts Endowment
Posted/updated on: April 20, 2014 at 8:12 am
TYLER -The Tyler ISD Foundation announced Thursday the establishment of the Frances Cowan Gibson Tyler ISD Fine Arts Endowment to benefit under-funded and innovative art projects throughout the Tyler Independent School District. According to a Foundation news release, the gift to the TISD Foundation from the Frances Cowan Gibson Charitable Lead Trust will total more than $580,000. The endowment was created through a partnership between the Tyler ISD Foundation and the East Texas Communities Foundation and will provide annual grants to the Tyler ISD fine arts department.
The endowment was announced during a presentation at the Tyler ISD board of trustees meeting Thursday evening. TISD Foundation Executive Director Maya Bethany and Director Marc Loredo presented TISD Director of Fine Arts George Faber, Superintendent Gary Mooring, and the board of trustees with a $12,000 check, the first grant from the endowment. Mrs. Frances Cowan Gibson passed away in April 2012. Her family stated they would like their “mother’s love of music, education and the city of Tyler to serve as an example while inspiring others to contribute.”
