City of University Park, Texas
Committed to Excellence
COVID-19 Updates and Information.
Recreational Swimming begins July 1 at HAC.
Street milling & repaving project locations.
The Arbor - July 2020.
Director of Parks and Recreation, Gerry Bradley retires.
“Front Porch Project” photographer - UP 2020 Citizen of the Year.
City event cancellations due to COVID-19.
Tuesday, July 7, 2020 - City Council Meeting
The University Park Civic Foundation, Inc. (UPCF), is a non-profit 501c(3) corporation established in 1987. The Foundation's purpose is to provide funding for charitable, scientific, literary, and educational activities in University Park, Texas. The Foundation is tax-exempt, and donations to the Foundation may be deducted from federal income taxes.
A three-member Board of Directors governs the UPCF. Traditionally, the three members are composed of the three most senior City Council members. The City Finance Director serves as staff person to the UPCF Board. While the Foundation is a separate legal entity from the City, its Board makeup ensures that City and Foundation activities are coordinated. Foundation finances are examined each year during the City of University Park annual audit.
Since 1997, the Foundation has collected over $700,000 in donations for projects such as:
In 2000 the Foundation transferred all library proceeds to a new foundation established by the Friends of the Library for the Park Cities. Donations are still being accepted by the UPCF for the Elena's Children's Memorial Park project and the playground equipment project.
The Foundation accepts donations by cash, check, and credit card. Donations may be sent to: University Park Civic Foundation, Inc., 3800 University Blvd., University Park, TX 75205. All donors receive a written acknowledgement that may be retained for tax purposes.
Contact the Finance Department Administrative Secretary, City of University Park, 3800 University Blvd., University Park, TX 75205; 214-987-5316.