TC Energy Foundation
TC Energy Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return and says it intended to terminate its private foundation status as of April 11, 2024. The filing states that it distributed substantially all its assets to public charities in 2023, ceased grantmaking, and used its remaining assets for charitable administrative expenses in 2024. The 2024 filing reports no grants and no assets, so the foundation appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
TC Energy Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2024)
- $562
- -98.6% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $6,687
- -99.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $13,822
- -99.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to TC Energy Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. TC Energy’s Build Strong application information describes criteria for community investment, including alignment with a focus area, addressing a community need, creating shared value, and offering employee engagement opportunities. It also lists ineligible requests, including capital projects, endowments, operating expenses, sponsorships, and scholarships sought by organizations. These are company program details, not evidence that the terminated foundation is accepting applications.
- Contact
Mailing address: 700 Louisiana Street 1300, Houston, TX 77002-2700
Phone: (832) 320-5263
Website: https://tcenergy.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from TC Energy Foundation
TC Energy Indigenous Legacy Scholarship
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
TC Energy STEM Scholarship
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
TC Energy Trades Scholarship
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who TC Energy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1,930 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,904 grants of 1,930 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
TC Energy’s Build Strong program considers investment opportunities in communities within an approximate 30-kilometre (20-mile) radius of its operations or projects. The program describes its community investment portfolio as spanning North America. The foundation’s 2023 grants listed here went to organizations in Texas, Montana, and Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How TC Energy Foundation gives
- Giving fell 80% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2023) to $6.9M (2021). In 2023 it made 7 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston Houston, TX | Uh-NSM and Bauer Engagement | $300,000 |
| Comp-U-Dopt Inc Houston, TX | Digital Equity for Youth | $250,000 |
| National Forest Foundation Missoula, MT | FY24 Environmental Projects | $200,000 |
| Greater Houston Partnership Foundation Houston, TX | Houston Next | $200,000 |
| Greater Houston Partnership Foundation Houston, TX | Houston Next | $200,000 |
| Progressive Agriculture Foundation Birmingham, AL | Safety Days | $100,000 |
| Prairie View A&M Foundation Houston, TX | Enhancement Institute (CE2I) | $41,423 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $562 | $13,822 | — | — | $6,687 | — | $23 |
| 2023 | $13,260 | $40,562 | $1,465,195 | $1,291,423 | 7 | $1,296,725 | $32,045 | $54,370 |
| 2022 | $1,440,393 | $-72,577 | $6,739,949 | $6,704,099 | 641 | $6,726,112 | $36,285 | $298,277 |
| 2021 | $8,276,419 | $5,063,414 | $6,940,928 | $6,919,088 | 654 | $6,919,088 | $760,726 | $440,217 |
| 2020 | $10,168,706 | $5,876,375 | $6,505,168 | $6,456,804 | 628 | — | $833,695 | $395,858 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, TC Energy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement for the foundation is provided. TC Energy’s Build Strong program identifies four focus areas: safety, education, environment, and resilient communities. It supports nonprofits, registered charities, associations, municipalities, Indigenous groups, and foundations working in these areas, and prioritizes organizations that can explain their anticipated community impact and report on results.
Examples among the foundation’s 2023 grantees include COMP-U-DOPT Inc., whose stated mission is to provide technology access and education to underprivileged children; the National Forest Foundation, which describes its work as supporting the national forest system through on-the-ground programs and grantmaking; and Progressive Agriculture Foundation, whose stated mission is to make farm, ranch, and rural life safer and healthier for children, families, and communities.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 7 grants totaling $1,291,423 in 2023. In 2022, it reported 641 grants totaling $6,704,099. Its 2023 filing states that it distributed substantially all its assets to public charities that year and ceased grantmaking activities.
Notable 2023 grants listed include $250,000 to COMP-U-DOPT Inc., $200,000 to the National Forest Foundation, $200,000 to Greater Houston Partnership Foundation, $100,000 to Progressive Agriculture Foundation, and $41,423 to an individual recipient A&M Foundation. The Greater Houston Partnership Foundation describes its mission as supporting economic development in the Greater Houston area, with attention to economically depressed areas with historically low capital investment and job growth. An individual recipient A&M Foundation describes its mission as supporting education, research, service, and athletics at an individual recipient A&M University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Sharon Tomkins and Stanley Chapman III as trustees; Tina Faraca as trustee/executive director; Nathan Brown as VP, Finance; Leanne Zee as treasurer; Steve Fowler as secretary; and Trevence Mitchell as assistant director.
TC Energy Foundation is led by Tina Faraca, Trustee & Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tina Faraca
Trustee & Executive Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stanley Chapman III
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Tomkins
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leanne Zee
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Brown
Vice President & Finance
Controller → Vice President & Finance, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trevence Mitchell
Assistant Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Fowler
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Angela Nordman (2020–2022) — Assistant Director
- Former: Jon Dobson (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Ian Hendy (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Charles E. Moran (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Deanne Allen (2020) — Assistant Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about TC Energy Foundation
What does TC Energy Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement for the foundation is provided. TC Energy’s Build Strong program identifies four focus areas: safety, education, environment, and resilient communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from TC Energy Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does TC Energy Foundation make grants?
TC Energy’s Build Strong program considers investment opportunities in communities within an approximate 30-kilometre (20-mile) radius of its operations or projects. The program describes its community investment portfolio as spanning North America. The foundation’s 2023 grants listed here went to organizations in Texas, Montana, and Alabama.
How much is TC Energy Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, TC Energy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is TC Energy Foundation's EIN?
TC Energy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3504335. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does TC Energy Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 9, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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