Funding Amount

Up to US $2,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Non-profits offering educational programs and materials in Smith County, Texas
  • Tax-exempt, non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status

Geography

  • In Smith County, Texas, that provide educational programs and materials
  • In Smith County, Texas

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Individuals
  • Not eligible: Political activities
  • Not eligible: Governmental entities, private schools, and private non-operating foundations are not eligible.

Overview

The Gladys and Thomas T.B. Stewart Community Education Fund Grant aims to support public charities in Smith County, Texas, that provide educational programs and materials. Established by Mr. and Mrs. Stewart to honor their commitment to education, the fund prioritizes initiatives like job skills training, financial literacy, and academic tutoring. Grants are capped at $2,000, ensuring assistance reaches multiple organizations while promoting inclusivity regardless of race or religion.

Gladys and Thomas “T.B.” Stewart Community Education Fund Grant
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart desired to make a lasting contribution to their community. They most valued their faith and the role of education which led them to serve as positive role models to people of all ages. In addition to establishing a scholarship fund and donating historic property to the City of Tyler, this community education fund was established to provide financial support for public charities in Smith County offering educational programs and materials. Examples may include, but are not limited to:
computer and other job skills trainingfinancial literacy programsacademic tutoring for school childrenadult literacy programshealthy lifestyle classescommunity education events and materials
Based on available funding and the desire to support multiple organizations, individual grant requests should be limited to a maximum of $2,000.
Services must be available to citizens of the community without regard to race or religion.

Eligibility

Applicants are limited to non-profits offering educational programs and materials in Smith County, Texas. Applicants must be tax-exempt, non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not award grants to individuals or political activities.Governmental entities, private schools, and private non-operating foundations are not eligible.

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
  • Education
  • Literacy
  • Workforce development

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