How much funding does Edwin A. “Blue” and Janice Owen Miller Charitable Fund Grant provide?

Edwin A. “Blue” and Janice Owen Miller Charitable Fund Grant provides Up to US $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Edwin A. “Blue” and Janice Owen Miller Charitable Fund Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Edwin A. “Blue” and Janice Owen Miller Charitable Fund Grant?

Eligible applicants: Non-profits providing services in Henderson County, Texas; Tax-exempt, non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status or a governmental entity. Geography: In Henderson County, Texas, focusing on education, health, human services, envi; In Henderson County, Texas. Required: Tax-exempt status; 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Not funded: Individuals; Political activities.

Edwin A. “Blue” and Janice Owen Miller Charitable Fund Grant

East Texas Communities Foundation

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Funding Amount

Up to US $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Non-profits providing services in Henderson County, Texas
Tax-exempt, non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status or a governmental entity

Geography

In Henderson County, Texas, focusing on education, health, human services, envi
In Henderson County, Texas

Required status

Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Services must be available to citizens of the community without regard to race or religion.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Individuals
Not eligible: Political activities

Overview

The Edwin A. "Blue" and Janice Owen Miller Charitable Fund Grant supports impactful charitable projects in Henderson County, Texas, focusing on education, health, human services, environment, and the arts. Established by the Miller family through the East Texas Communities Foundation, the grant seeks innovative ideas that address compelling community needs. Eligible applicants include tax-exempt non-profits and government entities, ensuring services are accessible to all residents without discrimination.

Through their generosity, Edwin A. “Blue” and Janice Owen Miller established a charitable fund at East Texas Communities Foundation to provide annual grants to support charities benefitting Henderson County. The Foundation seeks strong projects based on good ideas and compelling needs which have the potential to improve the Henderson County community and the lives of its people.
Requests for support in the areas of education, health, human services, environment, and the arts are welcome.

Eligibility

Applicants are limited to non-profits providing services in Henderson County, Texas.Applicants must be tax-exempt, non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status or a governmental entity.Services must be available to citizens of the community without regard to race or religion.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not fund grants to individuals or political activities.

What East Texas Communities Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 253
Total given: $15.42M
Median grant: $15K
Range: $5,069–$4.08M

By dollars: Texas 91%, Missouri 3%, Louisiana 3%. Top recipient cities: Tyler, TX; Longview, TX; Dallas, TX.
8% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
23% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.