Tecovas Foundation 4006-07-42
Tecovas Foundation 4006-07-42 is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its stated mission is to support systemic social change by ensuring change agents have access to tools to scale, collaborate, and build capacity.
Tecovas Foundation 4006-07-42 at a glance
In short: Tecovas Foundation 4006-07-42 gave $758K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $757,900
- +17.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +19.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,448
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $13,248,367
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Tecovas Foundation 4006-07-42
- 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 for funds. Its website invites organizations to inquire about eligibility.
- Contact
Mailing address: Glenmede Trust Co Na 1650 Mark, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 419-6000
Website: https://tecovasfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tecovas Foundation 4006-07-42 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Farm & City ($100K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $537K.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 114 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (58%), California (13%), Ohio (11%), Colorado (8%), and New York (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Tecovas Foundation 4006-07-42 gives
- 25% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $646K (2022) to $893K (2020). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $758K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Square Mile Community Development Amarillo, TX | Capacity Building & | $81,500 |
| Ogallala Commons Inc Springfield, CO | Panhandle Food Systems | $60,000 |
| Range Foundation Amarillo, TX | Water and Environmental | $55,000 |
| Clowns Without Borders Blue Lake, CA | RUNWAY | $50,000 |
| Farm & City Austin, TX | Core Capacity/Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Farm & City Austin, TX | Program Funding | $50,000 |
| Transform 1012 N Main Street Fort Worth, TX | General Operating 2024 | $50,000 |
| Ohio Debate Commission Inc Dublin, OH | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Center for Urban Pedagogy Inc Brooklyn, NY | Strategic Work for National | $30,000 |
| Food Strong Cleveland, OH | Superior Avenue Community | $30,000 |
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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 | $13,248,367 | $1,968,668 | $930,136 | $757,900 | 31 | $788,262 | $1,827,028 | $755,736 |
| 2023 | $12,137,392 | $502,609 | $860,969 | $647,100 | 26 | $681,262 | $337,455 | $731,561 |
| 2022 | $12,411,898 | $1,264,718 | $788,877 | $645,500 | 24 | $808,412 | $1,160,127 | $739,811 |
| 2021 | $12,069,848 | $1,585,497 | $952,191 | $812,500 | 32 | $846,237 | $1,473,400 | $782,529 |
| 2020 | $11,132,229 | $1,815,920 | $1,034,683 | $892,500 | 1 | — | $1,733,533 | $591,602 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tecovas Foundation 4006-07-42 reported a distributable amount of $756K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its mission as supporting systemic social change by giving change agents access to tools to scale, collaborate, and build capacity. Its website describes three funding approaches: testing potential models for success, helping organizations grow while supporting their current programs, and convening organizations working on similar issues.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Ogallala Commons says it provides educational programming related to leadership, workforce development, natural-resource stewardship, and sustainable local food systems. Food Strong says it works to cultivate food justice and build local food systems in Northeast Ohio and beyond. Ohio Debate Commission says it fosters fair and substantive debates to encourage participation in democracy. Transform 1012 N Main Street describes its work as transforming a former Ku Klux Klan auditorium into an arts and community-healing center.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $757,900. Awards ranged from $1,400 to $81,500, with a median grant of $20,000. In 2023, it reported 26 grants totaling $647,100; in 2022, it reported 24 grants totaling $645,500.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $81,500 to Square Mile Community Development for capacity building; $60,000 to Ogallala Commons for Panhandle Food Systems; $55,000 to Range Foundation for water and environmental work; and $50,000 each to Clowns Without Borders for Runway, Farm & City for core capacity/unrestricted support and program funding, and Transform 1012 N Main Street for general operating support. Other grants included $30,000 to Ohio Debate Commission for general operating support and $30,000 to Food Strong for Superior Avenue Community.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tecovas Foundation 4006-07-42's only listed officer is See Schedule Attached, See Attached on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
See Schedule Attached
See Attached
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Tecovas Foundation 4006-07-42
How much does Tecovas Foundation 4006-07-42 give each year?
Tecovas Foundation 4006-07-42 gave $758K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $647K across 26 grants.
What is Tecovas Foundation 4006-07-42's typical grant size?
Tecovas Foundation 4006-07-42's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $24,448, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tecovas Foundation 4006-07-42 give grants?
Tecovas Foundation 4006-07-42 gives mostly in Texas: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (13%) and Ohio (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Amarillo, TX (11 grants), Cleveland, OH (4 grants), Austin, TX (3 grants) and Blue Lake, CA (2 grants).
Does Tecovas Foundation 4006-07-42 give general operating support?
Yes: 42% of Tecovas Foundation 4006-07-42's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tecovas Foundation 4006-07-42's largest grantees?
Tecovas Foundation 4006-07-42's largest 2024 grantees include Farm & City ($100,000 across 2 grants), Square Mile Community Development ($81,500) and Clowns Without Borders ($75,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tecovas Foundation 4006-07-42?
Tecovas Foundation 4006-07-42 reported $13.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $788K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $756K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tecovas Foundation 4006-07-42 fund?
The foundation describes its mission as supporting systemic social change by giving change agents access to tools to scale, collaborate, and build capacity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tecovas Foundation 4006-07-42?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tecovas Foundation 4006-07-42's EIN?
Tecovas Foundation 4006-07-42's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2829989. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Tecovas Foundation 4006-07-42 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 September 2026.
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