Funding Amount

US $500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The Lake Fork Fishing Scholarship, administered by the East Texas Communities Foundation, supports graduating seniors from ETCF counties pursuing higher education at any accredited 2 or 4-year college in the U.S. This scholarship emphasizes financial need, requiring FAFSA documentation. Additionally, recipients must participate in their school's fishing team during their senior year.

East Texas Communities Foundation
The strong leadership of early organizers like Isadore Roosth, Norman Shtofman, “Dub” Riter, and an investment of the United Way of Tyler/Smith County launched the Foundation. By 1994, the Foundation’s assets had grown to more than one million dollars.
Scholarships
East Texas Communities Foundation administers a variety of scholarships that have been established by generous individuals to assist students with their educational pursuits. Each scholarship expresses a deep belief in the power of education to help young people achieve their dreams.
County/High School: ETCF Counties
College Attending: Any 2 or 4 year college in the United States
Major/Field of Study: Any
Financial Need Considered (FASFA required): Yes - FASFA required
Length of Support: 1 year
Special Requirements: Must participate in fishing team senior year.

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.

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    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

  • Education
  • Youth sports

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