Funding Amount

Up to US $1,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) non-profits serving the region, with a preference for smaller organizations with limited financial resources.
  • Non-profits with 501(c)(3) status serving the East Texas region

Geography

  • In the East Texas region
  • Serving the East Texas region

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Programs must be offered without a required admission fee and be publicly available.
  • Eligible expenses may include production costs, music purchases, equipment and supplies, travel, musicians fees, venue rental, etc.

Overview

The Evans-Merrick Music Grants Fund, managed by the East Texas Communities Foundation, is dedicated to promoting traditional and classical music activities in East Texas. Grants support programs that are free to the public and cover expenses such as production costs, equipment, and musician fees. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) non-profits serving the region, with a preference for smaller organizations with limited financial resources. This initiative emphasizes community engagement through accessible music experiences.

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Purpose
The purpose of the Evans-Merrick Music Grants Fund is to support and encourage traditional and/or classical music activities in the East Texas region. Programs must be offered without a required admission fee and be publicly available. Eligible expenses may include production costs, music purchases, equipment and supplies, travel, musicians fees, venue rental, etc.

Eligibility

Programs must be offered without a required admission fee and be publicly available.Eligible expenses may include production costs, music purchases, equipment and supplies, travel, musicians fees, venue rental, etc.Applicants must be non-profits with 501(c)(3) status serving the East Texas region.

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.

Example grants

  • Bethesda Health Clinic · Tyler, TX

    Health, General

    $4.08M

  • UT Tyler Office of Advancemen · Tyler, TX

    Educational

    $1.9M

  • St Paul Lutheran Church · St Joseph, MO

    Educational

    $441K

  • The Mentoring Alliance · Tyler, TX

    Youth Development

    $401K

  • The Xtra Mile Recov Assistanc · Ville Platte, LA

    Mental Health

    $380K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Music
  • Arts

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