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EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION

EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION

Tyler, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
75-2309138
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION

Tyler, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
75-2309138
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1989

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The East Texas Communities Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, is dedicated to grantmaking with a focus on Texas, Florida, and Missouri. With total grants paid amounting to $15.4 million and 549 grantees, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

Philanthropy builds community and changes lives. East Texas Communities Foundation supports philanthropy by offering simple ways for donors to achieve their charitable goals. ETCF manages and distributes charitable funds including scholarships, endowments, designated and donor-advised funds.
Total Funding Given

$15.4M

2024
Grantees funded
549
Multi-year grantees
56%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

253

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
K
Kyle L Penney
Board Member
S
Steve Roosth
Board Member
G
Greg Kimmel
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION?
No. EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION give?
EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Florida, and Missouri. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION awarded about 250 grants, totaling nearly $15.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 550 grantees. Recent grantees include BETHESDA HEALTH CLINIC, Mentoring Alliance, and ALCOR LIFE EXTENSION FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION?
EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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