The Texas Pharmacy Foundation (TPF) is a non-profit organization with a mission to advance the profession of pharmacy through research and scholarships. Specifically, its goals are to:

1. Elevate the profession and advance the practice of pharmacy.
2. Enhance the visibility and vitality of the Foundation.
3. Promote, finance and award scholarships and financial assistance.

View the Foundation's Strategic Plan

The Foundation was chartered by the State of Texas in 1970 by a petition from charter members and past presidents of Texas Pharmacy Association. Since then, TPF has pursued innovative means to fund scholarships and special projects to support quality health care and the profession of pharmacy.

View Scholarship Information and Past Recipients

Supporting the Foundation

The Texas Pharmacy Foundation is eligible to receive contributions from individuals and corporations.

Foundation volunteers organize a variety of fundraisers, many centered around the annual TPA Conference & Expo. Popular events include the Silent Auction and Student Pharmacist Self-Care Championship. In addition, the MCMLXX Society (reflecting TPF’s origins in 1970) allows individuals to help provide an ongoing revenue source to support the Foundation’s work.

Texas Pharmacy Foundation (TPF) is a 501(c)(3 non-profit corporation (TIN 23-7100717). Contributions to TPF are deductible to the extent of the tax law. You will receive no goods or services for your contribution.

Foundation Activities

Financial contributions allow the Foundation to perform many activities, including but not limited to:

• Initiating and/or sponsoring research projects regarding disease states, practice issues and other innovative efforts that improve patient care and patient outcomes.
• Advancing research by acquiring financial support for pharmacy projects benefiting Texas pharmacy.
• Encouraging innovation of new patient safety and quality initiatives.
• Promoting public awareness of the role of pharmacists.
• Ensuring the long-term financial health of TPF scholarships.
• Growing TPF’s Disaster Relief Fund.
• Maintaining the Texas Pharmacy Museum, located at the Texas Pharmacy Association office in Austin.

Volunteers and Association Support

The volunteer members of the Foundation are committed and actively involved in the management of the Foundation and its investments. The Board of Trustees meets regularly and members participate on several committees that provide staff with direction to address the Foundation’s goals. By sharing staff with the Texas Pharmacy Association, the Foundation has access to excellent talent, relationships, and resources to fulfill its mission.

Texas Pharmacy Foundation Board of Trustees

Officers:

Chair: Mary Klein, Pharm.D. • Abilene

Chair-Elect: May Woo, R.Ph. • Houston

Immediate Past Chair: Michelle Farmer-Driscoll, R.Ph. • Conroe

Treasurer: Larry McClaugherty, R.Ph. • Kerrville

Secretary: Shawn Ahmad, Pharm.D. • San Antonio

President: RoxAnn Dominguez, Pharm.D. • Austin

Trustees:

Michelle Beall, Pharm.D. • Tatum

Ellen Church, R.Ph. • Fort Worth

Ron Jencopale, R.Ph. • Keller

Haley McKeefer, Pharm.D. • Fort Worth

Donna Montemayor, R.Ph. • San Antonio

Carol Reagan, Pharm.D. • Fort Worth

Minal Thakkar, Pharm.D. • Houston

Charlotte Weller, Pharm.D. • Tyler

Bonnie Woody, Pharm.D. • Fort Worth

Ex-Officio:

Jason Davis, R.Ph. • San Antonio