TC Energy Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas, operating as the philanthropic arm of TC Energy. The foundation supports nonprofit organizations, registered charities, associations, municipalities, and Indigenous groups through its community investment program called Build Strong.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Revenue
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Net Investment Income
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Expenses
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Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on building strong communities through strategic investments in organizations vital to TC Energy's communities and business operations.
Primary focus areas include:
- Safety: Equipping first responders with resources needed to keep communities safe
- Education: Improving access to education and strengthening the future talent pipeline
- Environment: Protecting and enhancing the environment for today and tomorrow
- Community Well-being: Mitigating barriers to well-being in communities
TC Energy prioritizes funding organizations that can clearly articulate anticipated community impact in their funding applications and are able to report on impact post-funding.
Grantmaking
The foundation offers three primary funding mechanisms:
Grant Range
of $44 and 152,697 total grants.
Average Grant
of $44 and 152,697 total grants.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports projects across numerous U.S. cities and states, including major cities such as Chicago, Indianapolis, and Philadelphia, as well as smaller towns. Geographic coverage extends across states from Arizona to Wyoming and includes Canada and Mexico for scholarship programs.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,440,393 |
| Total Awarded (Previous Year) | $6,700,000 |
| Revenue (Most Recent Filing) | $562 |
| Expenses (Most Recent Filing) | $13,822 |
The foundation filed a final return as of 2024.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
157 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Tc Energy Foundation
TC Energy Indigenous Legacy Scholarship
TC ENERGY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
TC Energy STEM Scholarship
TC ENERGY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
TC Energy Trades Scholarship
TC ENERGY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's volunteer leadership team includes:
- Tina Faraca (Trustee/Executive Director)
- Sharon Tomkins (Trustee)
- Stanley Chapman III (Trustee)
- Nathan Brown (VP of Finance)
- Leanne Zee (Treasurer)
- Steve Fowler (Secretary)
- Trevence Mitchell (Assistant Director)
None of the leadership team members receive compensation for their roles.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON TOMKINS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NATHAN BROWN | VP, FINANCE | 1 | — |
| LEANNE ZEE | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| STEVE FOWLER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| TINA FARACA | TRUSTEE/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TREVENCE MITCHELL | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| STANLEY CHAPMAN III | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Recent grant announcements demonstrate the foundation's active grantmaking:
Big Lakes County received a $12,000 grant for emergency training
Big Lakes County Proud to Announce $12,000 Grant from TC Energy for EmergencyHabitat for Humanity received a $10,000 grant
Habitat for Humanity receives $10,000 grant from TC Energy ...The foundation continues to administer its Build Strong community investment program across North America
Build Strong - TC EnergySubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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