Tecumseh Foundation
Tecumseh Foundation is a private foundation based in Abilene, Texas. It makes grants to tax-exempt organizations; its 2024 grants included operational support for organizations in Colorado, Texas, and New Mexico.
Tecumseh Foundation at a glance
In short: Tecumseh Foundation gave $1.7M across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), mostly in Colorado. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,706,400
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,660
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $32,278,665
- +11.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (7 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tecumseh Foundation
- How to Apply
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Applications should be written. Recipients must be tax-exempt entities.
- Contact
Application contact: Missy Kampert
Mailing address: PO Box 701, Abilene, TX 79604
Phone: (325) 627-7070
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tecumseh Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Colorado Academy CA Fund ($210K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
243 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 170 grants of 243 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Colorado organizations received 60% of grant dollars, Texas organizations 29%, and New Mexico organizations 9%. New York and Washington, DC, each accounted for 1% or less.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Tecumseh Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 40 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $45K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $1.7M (2023) to $2.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Academy CA Fund Denver, CO | Operational Support | $210,200 |
| Momentum Advisory Collective Dallas, TX | Operational Support | $200,000 |
| Upaya Zen Center Santa Fe, NM | Operational Support | $150,000 |
| Comitis Crisis Center Inc Aurora, CO | Operational Support | $100,000 |
| Environment Colorado Denver, CO | Operational Support | $100,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies Denver, CO | Operational Support | $100,000 |
| San Miguel County Search and Rescue Telluride, CO | Operational Support | $100,000 |
| Telluride Medical Center Foundation Telluride, CO | Operational Support | $100,000 |
| Telluride Mountain Club Telluride, CO | Operational Support | $100,000 |
| Telluride Science Research Center Telluride, CO | Operational Support | $100,000 |
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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 | $32,278,665 | $2,743,329 | $2,094,956 | $1,706,400 | 40 | $1,706,400 | $2,248,494 | $1,504,465 |
| 2023 | $28,849,303 | $2,082,088 | $2,125,234 | $1,666,560 | 39 | $1,666,560 | $1,408,438 | $1,354,553 |
| 2022 | $27,714,757 | $2,983,463 | $2,433,871 | $1,915,150 | 41 | $1,915,150 | $2,215,910 | $1,464,597 |
| 2021 | $38,579,797 | $837,302 | $2,667,675 | $2,159,950 | 51 | $2,159,950 | $605,197 | $2,018,167 |
| 2020 | $50,620,449 | $1,823,451 | $2,967,996 | $2,057,046 | 72 | — | $1,037,431 | $2,311,343 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tecumseh Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of work: Momentum Advisory Collective says it supports system-involved youth through programs that expand opportunity, while Comitis Crisis Center says it supports families addressing trauma, mental health and substance-use challenges, and housing instability. Food Bank of the Rockies describes its work as nourishing people facing food insecurity, and Telluride Mountain Club says it promotes sustainable outdoor recreation and equitable access.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $1,706,400. Grants ranged from $250 to $210,200, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $210,200 to Colorado Academy CA Fund, $200,000 to Momentum Advisory Collective, and $150,000 to Upaya Zen Center. Other notable grants included $100,000 each to Comitis Crisis Center, Environment Colorado, Food Bank of the Rockies, San Miguel County Search and Rescue, Telluride Medical Center Foundation, Telluride Mountain Club, and Telluride Science Research Center. Explore Austin received $85,000, and Hospice Austin received $62,500. The listed purposes for these grants were operational support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John J Matthews as president and director; Margaret Matthews as vice president and director; Watt Matthews as secretary and director; and Dennis Wilkinson as treasurer and director.
Tecumseh Foundation is led by John J. Matthews, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John J. Matthews
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dennis Wilkinson
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margaret Matthews
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Watt Matthews
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: James A. Matthews (2020) — Secretary & Director
- Former: John A. Matthews Jr. (2020) — Director
- Former: Kade L. Matthews (2020) — Director
- Former: Terry Matthews (2020) — President & Director
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 Tecumseh Foundation
How much does Tecumseh Foundation give each year?
Tecumseh Foundation gave $1.7M across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 39 grants.
What is Tecumseh Foundation's typical grant size?
Tecumseh Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $42,660, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tecumseh Foundation that year got $33K on average.
Where does Tecumseh Foundation give grants?
Tecumseh Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (29%) and New Mexico (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (18 grants), Denver, CO (5 grants), Telluride, CO (5 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Tecumseh Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Tecumseh Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tecumseh Foundation's largest grantees?
Tecumseh Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Colorado Academy CA Fund ($210,200), Momentum Advisory Collective ($200,000) and Upaya Zen Center ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tecumseh Foundation?
Tecumseh Foundation reported $32.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tecumseh Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tecumseh Foundation?
Applications should be written. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tecumseh Foundation's EIN?
Tecumseh Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2807652. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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