The Mitte Foundation

Established by Roy F. and Joann Cole Mitte, the Mitte Foundation focuses on the areas of education, youth development, aging, and disability services. As president of the Mitte Foundation, Roy Mitte was instrumental in structuring a nationally recognized scholarship program for the business schools at Indiana University, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University and Texas A&M University. His support of Junior Achievement of Central Texas helped launch several new initiatives and expand rural programs, and his desire to give back to his home town of Brownsville helped create the Mitte Cultural District. Joann Mitte became the driving force behind the Mitte Foundation’s community and cultural interests. As executive vice president of the Foundation, she structured a giving program focused primarily on assisting the elderly and aging, the arts, and educational services for disabled youth. Her leadership helped launch the ArtesAmericas program at the University of Texas and fund the Lyons Gardens complex for Family Eldercare in Austin, Texas. Both Roy and Joanne passed away in 2007 but their legacy continues to inspire students with the highest potential to do their best and succeed in both school and life.