How much funding does T.J. and LaVerne Plunkett Foundation Fund Grant provide?

T.J. and LaVerne Plunkett Foundation Fund Grant provides Up to US $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for T.J. and LaVerne Plunkett Foundation Fund Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for T.J. and LaVerne Plunkett Foundation Fund Grant?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status; Tax-exempt status. Not funded: Individuals; Political activities.

T.J. and LaVerne Plunkett Foundation 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

Applicants must be tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations with 501/c/3 status and programs serving the counties of: Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Nacogdoches, Panola, Rusk, Shelby, Smith, Upshur – with a preference on Rusk County.

Required status

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

Other requirements

Services must be available to citizens of the community without regard to race or religion.
Applicants must attach a detailed project budget.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Individuals
Not eligible: Political activities
Not eligible: Private non-operating foundations are not eligible.

Overview

The T.J. and LaVerne Plunkett Foundation Fund Grant supports nonprofit organizations that embody conservative Christian values and serve communities in East Texas, particularly Rusk County. Grants of up to $10,000 are available for programs in arts, education, health, and more, ensuring services are accessible to all community members without discrimination. Applicants must have 501(c)(3) status and provide a detailed budget for their proposed projects.

T.J. and LaVerne Plunkett Foundation Grant
Lifelong residents of Rusk County, T.J. and LaVerne Plunkett loved their community and were committed to improving lives throughout the region. Organizations applying to the T.J. and LaVerne Plunkett Foundation Grant at East Texas Communities Foundation must align with the conservative, Christian values exemplified by T.J. and LaVerne Plunkett and their family. Such values include integrity, honesty, stewardship, and respect for all life.
Requests for support in the areas of arts and culture, education and job training, health and human services, Christian ministries, children and youth programs, animal welfare, or environmental concerns are welcome. Requests should not to exceed $10,000.

Eligibility

Applicants must be tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations with 501/c/3 status and programs serving the counties of: Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Nacogdoches, Panola, Rusk, Shelby, Smith, Upshur – with a preference on Rusk County.Services must be available to citizens of the community without regard to race or religionApplicants must attach a detailed project budget.

Ineligibility

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