EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The East Texas Communities Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits in East Texas. With a total of $15.4 million in grants paid to 549 grantees in 2024, the foundation engages in a relationship-based funding model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation 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.
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BETHESDA HEALTH CLINIC
$5.9M
5%
Mentoring Alliance
$5.6M
5%
BETTERHUMANS INC
$5.6M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
253
Median 1st year grant
$10.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$12K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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 BETTERHUMANS INC. 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.