Tecumseh Foundation is a private foundation established in 1997 and incorporated in Texas. Based in Abilene, TX, the foundation operates as a family foundation with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking to tax-exempt organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$32.3M
+11.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.7M
+2.4% YoY
Grant Count
40
+2.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$43K
-0.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations with emphasis on the Austin area and the state of Texas. Areas of interest include:
- Human services
- Health
- Animal welfare
- Environment
- Civic affairs
- Education
- Children and youth
- Arts and culture
Types of support provided include project support and general operating funds.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$12,000
Average Grant
award: $45,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and Colorado, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across six states, with primary support in Colorado, Texas, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (as of 2023-2024):
- Total assets: $28.8 million (2023); $32.3 million (2024)
- Total revenues: $2.08 million (2023)
- Total expenses: $2.13 million (2023)
- Annual income: $3.4 million (2024)
Revenue Breakdown (2023):
- Investment income and dividends: $519,949
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $426,021
- Miscellaneous revenues: $1,134,657
Asset Growth: Total assets have grown from $2.5 million in 2011 to $32.3 million in 2024.
Governance: The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees and employs 0 staff members.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $32,278,665 | $28,849,303 | $27,714,757 |
| Revenue | $2,743,329 | $2,082,088 | $2,983,463 |
| Expenses | $2,094,956 | $2,125,234 | $2,433,871 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,706,400 | $1,666,560 | $1,915,150 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,248,494 | $1,408,438 | $2,215,910 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,504,465 | $1,354,553 | $1,464,597 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
220 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
John Joseph Matthews serves as the principal officer of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN J MATTHEWS | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MARGARET MATTHEWS | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| WATT MATTHEWS | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| DENNIS WILKINSON | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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