The Fertility Foundation of Texas Grant

The Fertility Foundation of Texas Grant is sponsored by The Fertility Foundation of Texas. Awards IVF grants twice a year for patients living in Central Texas.

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Our mission supports two powerful paths: helping hopeful parents find the financial support they need to grow their families, and empowering donors to make a meaningful, lasting impact. Whether you’re here to apply for a grant or to uplift others through your generosity, we’re honored to walk this journey with you. We strive to ease the financial burden of infertility by providing grants and resources.

Your gift makes parenthood a reality by offering life-changing grants for fertility treatment. At the Fertility Foundation of Texas, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to build the family they’ve always dreamed of. Since our founding, we’ve been committed to offering financial assistance to individuals and families burdened by the high costs of fertility treatments.

Through life-changing grants, we aim to break down financial barriers and bring hope to those navigating the challenges of infertility. For us, success is simple: it’s about giving couples the access they need to the care that can help make their goal of parenthood come true.

We understand that the journey to parenthood can be overwhelming, but by providing financial support for fertility treatments, we work to make that desire more attainable for everyone. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the strength of our community, we’ve helped countless families take the next step toward their dreams. Together, we can turn the idea of parenthood into reality—one family at a time.

Without FFOTX, we couldn’t have afforded IVF and wouldn’t have our beautiful growing family,” Heather shares. “We are eternally grateful and always include FFOTX when sharing our story. ” “All in all, the journey was difficult, but if it wasn’t my story, I wouldn’t have the amazing life I have today.

Thanks to FFOTX, we have a wonderful boy, and he is everything we had ever hoped for! ” With the financial support they received from FFOTX, they were able to pursue IVF. In February 2022, they welcomed their beautiful daughter, bringing unimaginable joy to their lives.

Earlier this year, another successful embryo transfer added to their excitement—they are now eagerly awaiting the arrival of a baby boy in February 2025! Valued Member of the Board Since 2026. Wendy Propst joined the FFOTX Board of Directors in 2026, bringing a deep passion for family building and a strong background in community leadership.

As the spouse of a reproductive endocrinologist, Wendy has witnessed firsthand both the joys and challenges of the infertility journey. Seeing the gratitude of families whose lives have been transformed through fertility care has inspired her commitment to helping make these treatments more accessible to others.

Growing up in San Marcos, Texas, and later graduating from Texas State University, Wendy has long been committed to serving her community. She has been an active member of the Travis County Medical Alliance for 14 years and has served in numerous leadership roles, including President from 2019–2020.

As a part-time respiratory therapist at Dell Children’s Medical Center, she brings valuable healthcare insight, organizational skills, and a natural ability to connect with others. A passionate advocate for family building, Wendy describes herself as an enthusiastic cheerleader for FFOTX and its mission.

Recently becoming an empty nester, Wendy enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and friends; traveling; skiing; reading; and staying active through barre, Pilates, tennis, hiking, and long walks—especially in the mountains. She and her husband are proud parents of four children: twin adult daughters and twin sons currently in college.

Dr. Turner was recruited to Austin in 1993 by Dr. Thomas Vaughn, the Texas Fertility Center founder who established the city’s first IVF program at St. David’s. As Director of Austin IVF (now Ovation Fertility Austin), Tom oversaw the growth of the lab to employ seven embryologist and increasing the number of IVF cycles from 95 in 1993 to over 2000 in 2016.

Tom’s career began at Human Embryology’s infancy in the early 1970s. He was the embryologist who performed the world’s first GIFT (gamete intra-fallopian transfer) procedure at the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio. In addition to running several successful IVF laboratories, Tom has served in national leadership positions and as a consultant to IVF programs worldwide.

Dr. Mistry is a Texas native having grown up in the Houston suburb of Sugar Land. He went to college at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, where he earned a degree in Chemical Engineering and conducted research to improve bioreactors and understand the fluid mechanics of artificial blood. He was very active as a student including serving as Student Government President.

After College, he moved back to Houston and received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine. While a medical student, he was awarded a prestigious Howard Hughes Research Fellowship to conduct basic science research in prostate cancer. Dr. Mistry stayed at Baylor to complete his residency in Adult and Pediatric Urology.

While a resident he earned a Master’s in Public Health authoring a thesis on the ethics of screening the uninsured for cancer. Dr. Mistry played a critical role in the development of the DaVinci Robotic Prostatectomy program at Baylor at a time when few systems were available around the world.

In addition to prostate cancer, Dr. Mistry has a strong interest in the management of male factor infertility and the impact of changes in testosterone level as men grow older. He started his solo practice in the Austin and Greater Williamson County area in 2007 based on a desire to give state of the art urologic care, be accessible and be willing to go the extra mile to get answers for his patients.

Dr. Mistry is married and has six wonderful children. Megan McCoin, MD, is an obstetrician and gynecologist (ob-gyn) at Ascension Seton in Austin, TX. She listens to understand you and your preferences as a woman.

Then, she works with you to deliver compassionate, personalized prenatal care throughout pregnancy, labor and delivery. Dr. McCoin has a special interest in providing compassionate care in both the obstetrical and gynecological setting. When not caring for patients, she enjoys reading, running and traveling.

Tara Joyner (herself, an former infertility patient) is a licensed professional counselor with a private practice in Austin who, for nearly a decade, has helped bring healing to couples and individuals faced with infertility, intimacy barriers and other challenges.

Representing private equity funds, hospitals, surgery centers, home, health agencies, physician practices and specialized service providers, myriad of players in the healthcare industry benefit from Amanda Jester’s ability to structure and execute sophisticated transactions.

Amanda’s deal experience is complemented by her ability to help navigate clients through the regulatory and compliance issues that often arise in complex corporate transactions.

An integral member of Waller’s expansive national healthcare department, Amanda brought her cutting edge skill-set to the firm in 2013 to guide investors, owners and operators in mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, contracting and compliance issues.

Whether she is representing private equity funds investing in national dental service organizations or advising healthcare portfolio companies as they examine strategic investment opportunities, Amanda is a trusted partner for the rapidly growing private equity and venture capital backed presence in today’s healthcare market. Originating Branch Manager at Crosscountry Mortgage Ashley Brueckner is a Managing Director at J. P.

Morgan Private Bank. As a leader of the Austin Market, Ashley oversees a group of Advisors who specialize in advising affluent clients and institutions, helping them think through their complex needs in order to make the best possible financial decisions. Ashley engages with key leaders and strategic partners, playing an influential role in broadening J.

P. Morgan’s impact on the community. In her multifaced role, Ashley has collaborated with some of the most prominent families and institutions in the region and leverages this experience to build an environment of excellence for her team.

Her focus is on bridging the gap between the global resources of an industry leader and the differentiated needs of her clients in Austin. “Passionate” and “enthusiastic” are apt descriptors for Ashley’s approach to her role. Ashley’s clients value her devotion to them, as well as her sound, straightforward advice that’s always focused on their best interests.

A natural and enthusiastic connector, Ashley has a talent for making introductions, whether linking like-minded entrepreneurs or providing networking opportunities for companies and capital providers. Ashley is passionate about supporting women founders and investors, and chaired the first PowerHER conference for 250 female business leaders in Austin. Valued Member of the Board Since 2025.

Katie joined the FFOTX Board in 2025, bringing both professional expertise in nutrition and a deeply personal connection to the Foundation’s mission. A native of Columbus, Ohio, she began her journey in service through the Peace Corps following her graduation from The Ohio State University. Her dedication to community health led her to pursue a Master of Public Health at The University of Texas at Austin.

As a former FFOTX grant recipient and adoptive mom, Katie offers a uniquely compassionate perspective. Her own path to parenthood fuels her commitment to supporting individuals and families navigating fertility challenges. She is passionate about advancing the Foundation’s mission through education, advocacy, and emotional support.

Outside of her work, Katie enjoys pottery, yoga, and gardening. She lives in Austin with her husband and three children, and cherishes time spent with family and friends.