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East Texas Communities Foundation
East Texas Communities Foundation serves 32 counties in East Texas. The foundation issued $2 million in grants in 2020 and currently manages over $124 million in over 400 unique charitable funds which support non-profit organizations and student scholarships.
Philanthropy builds community and changes lives. East Texas Communities Foundation supports philanthropy by offering simple ways for donors to achieve their charitable goals.
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www.etcf.org/
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Philanthropy builds community and changes lives. East Texas Communities Foundation supports philanthropy by offering simple ways for donors to achieve their charitable goals.
Web Address
www.etcf.org/
Social Media Links
Facebook - facebook.com/SimplifiedGiving/
Recent News from East Texas Communities Foundation
Smith County officials approve setting up disaster relief fund; East Texas Communities Foundation ...
Foundation: East Texas Communities Foundation
“It's our pleasure as the community foundation to be able to serve in this capacity,” Penney said. “In the case of a disaster the community foundation...more
Foundation: East Texas Communities Foundation
“It's our pleasure as the community foundation to be able to serve in this capacity,” Penney said. “In the case of a disaster the community foundation...more
Develop a strategy for your business and employees to support local charities
Foundation: East Texas Communities Foundation
The U.S. economy is doing well this year, and that is usually a good sign for philanthropy. The unemployment rate is hovering around 4 percent,...more
Foundation: East Texas Communities Foundation
The U.S. economy is doing well this year, and that is usually a good sign for philanthropy. The unemployment rate is hovering around 4 percent,...more
East Texas Giving Day raises over $750K for nonprofits in recent 18-hour campaign
Foundation: East Texas Communities Foundation
Philanthropy builds community and changes lives. East Texas Communities Foundation supports philanthropy by offering simple ways for donors...more
Foundation: East Texas Communities Foundation
Philanthropy builds community and changes lives. East Texas Communities Foundation supports philanthropy by offering simple ways for donors...more
Community leaders remember Bill 'BG' Hartley, founder of Southside Bancshares
Foundation: East Texas Communities Foundation
As large as his impact in the business world was, Hartley was also a key figure in philanthropic efforts in East Texas. ... Texas Area Council of Boy Scouts of America and the East Texas Communities...more
Foundation: East Texas Communities Foundation
As large as his impact in the business world was, Hartley was also a key figure in philanthropic efforts in East Texas. ... Texas Area Council of Boy Scouts of America and the East Texas Communities...more
$755428 raised for area nonprofits through East Texas Giving Day
Foundation: East Texas Communities Foundation
... non-profit organizations and student scholarships. The Foundation, which was formed in 1989, has awarded $72 million in grants and scholarships since its inception. Philanthropy builds community...more
Foundation: East Texas Communities Foundation
... non-profit organizations and student scholarships. The Foundation, which was formed in 1989, has awarded $72 million in grants and scholarships since its inception. Philanthropy builds community...more
Enjoy the convenience of online giving for East Texas Giving Day
Foundation: East Texas Communities Foundation
Guest columnist Kyle Penney is president of East Texas Communities Foundation and a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy. The mission of ETCF is to support philanthropy by providing simple ways for...more
Foundation: East Texas Communities Foundation
Guest columnist Kyle Penney is president of East Texas Communities Foundation and a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy. The mission of ETCF is to support philanthropy by providing simple ways for...more
Let your philanthropy bloom; find a 'master philanthropy gardener'
Foundation: East Texas Communities Foundation
Philanthropy can be like gardening. It is not that hard to identify and make good gifts to local charities. But if you are not sure if your philanthropy is reaching its full potential, there are...more
Foundation: East Texas Communities Foundation
Philanthropy can be like gardening. It is not that hard to identify and make good gifts to local charities. But if you are not sure if your philanthropy is reaching its full potential, there are...more
Let Saint Valentine's key unlock your philanthropy
Foundation: East Texas Communities Foundation
14 and that can be used to help us unlock our own acts of service and philanthropy. Early Christian church history records the martyrdom of Saint Valentine of Rome, Saint Valentine of Terni and a...more
Foundation: East Texas Communities Foundation
14 and that can be used to help us unlock our own acts of service and philanthropy. Early Christian church history records the martyrdom of Saint Valentine of Rome, Saint Valentine of Terni and a...more
A region's thriving philanthropy depends on its thriving commerce
Foundation: East Texas Communities Foundation
I am grateful that the philanthropic achievements of ETCF have been recognized by the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce, but I am more grateful...more
Foundation: East Texas Communities Foundation
I am grateful that the philanthropic achievements of ETCF have been recognized by the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce, but I am more grateful...more
ETCF Reminds Donors to Beware of Harvey Donation Scams
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas, East Texas Communities Foundation, Greater Houston Community Foundation
In an effort to assist donors, East Texas Communities Foundation has ... The Foundation distributed $6.5 million in grants in 2016 and...more
Foundation: Communities Foundation of Texas, East Texas Communities Foundation, Greater Houston Community Foundation
In an effort to assist donors, East Texas Communities Foundation has ... The Foundation distributed $6.5 million in grants in 2016 and...more
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