Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2013 , 2013, and ending 12-31-2013
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
East Texas Communities Foundation
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
315 N Broadway Ave No 210
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Tyler, TX757025757
D Employer identification number

75-2309138
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 13,594,210
F Name and address of principal officer:
Kyle L Penney
315 N BROADWAY AVE STE 210
TYLER,TX757025757
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
www.etcf.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1989
M State of legal domicile: TX
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: East Texas Communities Foundation supports philanthropy by offering simple ways for donors to achieve their long-term charitable objectives. We manage and distribute charitable funds including scholarships, endowments, desiginated and donor-advised funds.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 27
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 27
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 4
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 6,443,366 9,929,783
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 2,538,491 3,591,495
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 49,843 72,932
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 9,031,700 13,594,210
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 4,847,368 5,497,750
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 234,508 272,250
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet89,556    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 484,887 474,842
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 5,566,763 6,244,842
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 3,464,937 7,349,368
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 52,992,326 66,215,875
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 5,768,137 8,640,627
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 47,224,189 57,575,248
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: East Texas Communities Foundation supports philanthopy by offering simple ways for donors to achieve their long-term charitable objectives. We manage and distribute charitable funds including scholarships, endowments, designated and donor-advised funds.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 5,632,610 including grants of $ 5,497,750 ) (Revenue $   )
Grants (schedule attached) distributed to local, national, and international non-profit organizations to further their charitable missions.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
(Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
Grants (schedule attached) distributed to local, national, and international non-profit organizations to further their various charitable missions.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet5,632,610
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part III............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II... Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J.......................
23
 
No
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I........
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If so, complete Schedule L, Part II....................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M............. Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................ Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
0
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
4
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
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See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
No
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
No
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
No
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
No
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
27
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
27
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletKyle L Penney315 N Broadway Ave Ste 210TylerTX757025757 (903) 533-0208
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) Craig S Adams........................................................................
Secretary
 0.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(2) Michael T Allen........................................................................
Director
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(3) James Richard Allen........................................................................
Director
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(4) Mark L Boon........................................................................
Director
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(5) Tom Brown........................................................................
Director
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) Shannon Dacus........................................................................
Chair
 0.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(7) John W Ferguson Jr........................................................................
Treasurer
 0.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(8) Richard W Jett Jr........................................................................
Vice-Chair
 0.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(9) Fritter McNally........................................................................
Director
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) John Minton........................................................................
Director
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) John G Payne........................................................................
Director
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) Thomas M Woldert........................................................................
Director
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) Jon Alexander........................................................................
Director
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) Thomas Smith........................................................................
Director
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) Roe Buckley........................................................................
Director
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) Steve Dement........................................................................
Director
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) Laura Koenig Young........................................................................
Director
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) Kyle L Penney........................................................................
President
 40.00
.......................   		X   X       129,063 0 3,872
(19) Douglas G Bolles........................................................................
Director
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) Bob Dyer........................................................................
Director
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) Michael Bosworth........................................................................
Director
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) Lisa Lujan........................................................................
Director
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) Tony Morgan........................................................................
Director
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) Brad Brookshire........................................................................
Director
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) Dawn Franks........................................................................
Director
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) Tiffany Kirgan........................................................................
Director
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) Kristen Seeber........................................................................
Director
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0






1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 129,063 0 3,872
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet1
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
 
No
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d 303,445
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		9,626,338
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		6,191,287
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 9,929,783
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet  
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 1,375,207 1,375,207    
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 2,216,288  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 0  
c Gain or (loss) 2,216,288  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 2,216,288 2,216,288    
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a Admin fees from agency endowments 900099 56,128 56,128    
b Other Income 900099 16,804 16,804    
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 72,932
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 13,594,210 3,664,427 0 0
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 5,300,600 5,300,600
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 197,150 197,150
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 129,063 38,719 62,597 27,747
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 115,931 52,931 43,650 19,350
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 7,350 2,205 3,566 1,579
9 Other employee benefits .......        
10 Payroll taxes ........... 19,906 5,972 9,654 4,280
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ........... 6,855   6,855  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 331,497   331,497  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........        
12 Advertising and promotion .... 17,321 6,190 3,377 7,754
13 Office expenses ....... 15,066 4,369 6,328 4,369
14 Information technology ...... 23,986 6,956 10,073 6,957
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 20,459 5,933 8,593 5,933
17 Travel ............ 12,297 3,566 5,165 3,566
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 11,398 3,305 4,786 3,307
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 4,343 1,259 1,824 1,260
23 Insurance .............. 3,254 944 1,366 944
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a Other Investment Expens 19,708   19,708  
b Dues and subscriptions 8,402 2,437 3,528 2,437
c Ad valorem taxes 256 74 109 73
d
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 6,244,842 5,632,610 522,676 89,556
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing .............   1 1
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 1,548,087 2 752,986
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4 2,916
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 12,760 9 15,324
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 93,631
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 73,707 22,977 10c 19,924
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 50,914,368 11 64,980,118
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 474,645 12 442,632
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 19,489 15 1,974
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 52,992,326 16 66,215,875
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 5,368 17  
18 Grants payable ................. 500 18 35,000
19 Deferred revenue ................   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 5,762,269 25 8,605,627
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 5,768,137 26 8,640,627
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 1,173,637 27 1,402,700
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 46,050,552 28 56,172,548
29 Permanently restricted net assets ...........   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 47,224,189 33 57,575,248
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 52,992,326 34 66,215,875
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
13,594,210
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
6,244,842
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
7,349,368
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
47,224,189
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
3,001,691
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
57,575,248
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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SCHEDULE A
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Department of the Treasury
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Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
East Texas Communities Foundation
 
Employer identification number

75-2309138
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? (v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? (vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? (vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 9,928,407 5,309,835 7,258,423 6,468,366 9,626,338 38,591,369
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 9,928,407 5,309,835 7,258,423 6,468,366 9,626,338 38,591,369
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. 9,972,335
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 28,619,034
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 9,928,407 5,309,835 7,258,423 6,468,366 9,626,338 38,591,369
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 1,295,899 1,377,023 1,081,360 1,292,134 1,375,207 6,421,623
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.).. 18,936 6,322 31,621 49,844 72,932 179,655
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10). 45,192,647
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here.................................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
63.330 %
15
15
82.590 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of the organization
East Texas Communities Foundation
 
Employer identification number

75-2309138
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
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Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
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Name of organization
East Texas Communities Foundation
  		Employer identification number

75-2309138
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

   
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTEDRESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
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Name of organization
East Texas Communities Foundation
  		Employer identification number

75-2309138
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
East Texas Communities Foundation
  		Employer identification number

75-2309138
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions. SchDMd Bullet Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
East Texas Communities Foundation
 
Employer identification number

75-2309138
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ......... 75 139
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ... 3,557,052 6,069,286
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ..... 3,483,155 2,014,595
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........ 21,705,251 44,494,995
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 26,682,779 21,914,720 17,297,584 15,015,202 9,805,350
b Contributions ........ 8,067,709 3,458,654 5,962,511 1,823,697 2,990,847
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 4,129,747 2,262,432 -134,182 1,597,533 2,624,626
d Grants or scholarships ..... 1,091,042 740,949 1,040,818 990,447 295,070
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses .... 238,288 212,078 170,375 148,401 110,551
g End of year balance ...... 37,550,905 26,682,779 21,914,720 17,297,584 15,015,202
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet2.980 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet0 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet97.020 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............ 13,398   2,966 10,432
d Equipment ................ 80,233   70,741 9,492
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 19,924
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  
Funds Held as Agency Endowments 8,605,627








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 8,605,627
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII ..................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 16,488,228
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 3,179,648
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 17,815
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 3,197,463
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 13,290,765
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 303,445
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 303,445
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 13,594,210
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 6,275,763
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 30,921
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 30,921
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 6,244,842
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 6,244,842
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Part V, Line 4: To support charitable organizations and provide scholarships in perpetuity.
Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Grant refunds Consolidated revenues not consolidated on 990
Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Transfers from support foundation eliminated for consolidation purposes
Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Consolidated expenses not consolidated for purposes of 990 Vacation accruals not accrued for purposes of 990 Grant refunds
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
East Texas Communities Foundation
 
Employer identification number
75-2309138
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) Adera Foundation
3017 Waits
Fort Worth,TX76109 		26-4350780 501(C)(3) 50,000       Korah feeding and daycare
(2) All Saints Episcopal School of Tyler
2695 SSW Loop 323
Tyler,TX75701 		75-1520564 501(C)(3) 323,137       Debt retirement, scholarships, conferences, general support
(3) Alliance Defending Freedom
15100 N 90th Street
Scottsdale,AZ85260 		54-1660459 501(C)(3) 16,500       "Blackstone Fellowships", legal expenses, education, general support
(4) Alzheimer's Alliance of Smith County
211 Winchester Dr
Tyler,TX757018847 		75-2486061 501(C)(3) 36,303       general operating support, memorial funds, "Leadership Circle"
(5) American Red Cross Smith County Chapter
PO Box 8588
Tyler,TX75711 		53-0196605 501(C)(3) 7,200       general operating support, disaster relief
(6) Athens ISD
104 Hawn St
Athens,TX75751 		75-6000130 501(c)(3) 13,000       the Renaissance Program to purchase and install a video wall, library books for the high school, scholarships
(7) Athens Samaritans Inc
PO Box 350
Athens,TX75751 		75-2267838 501(C)(3) 7,500       home repair for aged and/or disabled citizens of Henderson County
(8) Azleway Inc
15892 County Road 26
Tyler,TX75707 		75-1903742 501(C)(3) 8,424       General support
(9) Baylor Healthcare System Foundation
3600 Gaston Ave Ste 100
Dallas,TX752461800 		75-1606705 501(C)(3) 49,100       "Baylor Makes Us All Better" campaign, "Celebrating Women - Tiger Swallowtail Sponsorship" program
(10) Baylor University
One Bear Place 97026
Waco,TX767987026 		74-1159753 501(c)(3) 6,000       Scholarships, Center for Christian Music Studies, Truitt Seminary
(11) BCFS Health and Human Services - Breckenridge Village
15062 CR 1145
Tyler,TX75704 		74-1260710 501(C)(3) 30,500       Bus purchase and general support.
(12) Bethesda Health Clinic
409 W Ferguson
Tyler,TX75702 		26-0036674 501(C)(3) 40,732       general support, Bethesda Alliance Birthday Bash, dinner sponsorship (tax deductible portion only)
(13) Boys & Girls Club of Rusk County
710 Robertson Blvd
Henderson,TX75652 		75-2730664 501(c)(3) 6,000       general support
(14) Boys & Girls Clubs of East Texas Inc
PO Box 130153
Tyler,TX757130153 		75-2541408 501(C)(3) 70,000       Upgrading computer tech, after school program, staff support, general support
(15) Buckner Foundation
600 N Pearl Street STE2260
Dallas,TX75201 		75-2125945 501(C)(3) 22,250       General support
(16) Bullard Community Library Inc
PO Box 368
Bullard,TX75757 		75-1522478 501(C)(3) 9,000       to update and enhance library collection
(17) Cain Center Inc
915 S Palestine
Athens,TX75751 		75-1907257 501(C)(3) 7,500       Scholarships for on-site Sylvan Learning Center tutoring srving residents of Henderson County.
(18) Campus Crusade for Christ Inc
100 Lake Hart Dr 2400
Orlando,FL32832 		95-6006173 501(C)(3) 65,500       mission and ministry of evangelism
(19) Cancer Foundation for Life
PO Box 8257
Tyler,TX75711 		75-2957440 501(C)(3) 15,810       General support, Autumn Affair, treadmill purchase
(20) Catholic Campus Ministries of Tyler
2603 Old Omen Rd
Tyler,TX75701 		27-3504744 501(C)(3) 21,000       Landscape renovations at the campus ministry building
(21) Children are a Gift Foundation
5380 Old Bullard Rd Ste 600-122
Tyler,TX75703 		04-3665297 501(C)(3) 205,750       General support, bridge funding for Phase II of children's park, Phase II animal sculpture
(22) Children's Hopechest Inc
PO Box 63842
Colorado Springs,CO80962 		33-0430285 501(C)(3) 23,150       the LOPA Brick Project at Korah in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(23) Children's Village and Family Service Agency Inc
PO Box 6564
Tyler,TX757116564 		75-1634826 501(C)(3) 22,500       General support, charity horse show
(24) Christ Episcopal Church
118 S Bois DArc
Tyler,TX75702 		75-0926758 501(C)(3) 44,400       general operating support, Quick vocal ensemble, Brothers of St. Andrew Golf Tournament
(25) Christ the King Presbyterian Church
1201 Silber Road
Houston,TX77055 		76-0505513 501(C)(3) 30,000       Ascend campaign
(26) City of Bullard
PO Box 107
Bullard,TX75757 		75-1211698 170(b)(I)(A)(v) 127,281       Bullard Kid's Park
(27) City of Sulphur Springs
125 South Davis
Sulphur Springs,TX75482 		170(b)(I)(A)(v) 5,000       Purchase of protective gear for SWAT team
(28) City Of Tyler
212 N Bonner Ave
Tyler,TX75702 		75-6000697 501(c)(3) 60,995       Bergfeld Park Playground renovation, painting park tennis courts
(29) Congregation Beth El
1010 Charleston Drive
Tyler,TX75703 		75-1152677 501(c)(3) 19,107       general support
(30) Cystic Fibrosis Foundation NE TX Chapter-Tyler
PO Box 7190
Tyler,TX75711 		13-1930701 501(C)(3) 7,500       65 Roses Gala in the Garden Annual Fundraiser, general support
(31) Disciples Clinic of Athens Texas Inc
PO Box 1757
Athens,TX75751 		26-3051949 501(C)(3) 5,000       providing medical and dental care to the working poor of Henderson County
(32) Discovery Science Place
308 N Broadway
Tyler,TX75702 		75-2392134 501(C)(3) 117,510       general operating support, underwriting of gala
(33) East Texas Area Council Boy Scouts of America
1331 E Fifth St
Tyler,TX757013415 		75-0808767 501(C)(3) 13,000       general support, hispanic scouting program
(34) East Texas Crisis Center
PO Box 7060
Tyler,TX75711 		75-1641173 501(C)(3) 79,463       Annual Fund, general support, memorial funds, party sponsorship
(35) East Texas Food Bank
3201 Robertson Rd
Tyler,TX75701 		75-2222686 501(C)(3) 62,261       BackPack Program, "Senior Servings", purchase food, general support
(36) East Texas Symphony Orchestra Association
PO Box 6323
Tyler,TX757116323 		75-6013387 501(C)(3) 75,921       General support, percussion and viola chair, annual fund, Doc challenge, free public symphony event
(37) Educational Radio Foundation of East Texas Inc
PO Box 8525
Tyler,TX75711 		75-1746274 501(C)(3) 96,000       general support, capital campaign, Giving Voice to Hope
(38) Emmanuel Baptist Church
831 Loop 179
Pittsburg,TX75686 		75-6004704 501(c)(3) 5,000       Repair and renovation of God's Closet
(39) Family Peace Project
PO Box 1723
Athens,TX75751 		75-2672208 501(c)(3) 5,000       Job training and life skills training for Henderson County residents
(40) Family Research Council
801 G Street
Washington,DC20001 		52-1792772 501(C)(3) 5,000       General support
(41) First Baptist Academy of Dallas
PO Box 868
Dallas,TX75221 		75-1548710 501(C)(3) 5,000       Tuition assistance progrsam
(42) First Baptist Church of Athens
105 S Carroll St
Athens,TX757512559 		75-0917405 501(c)(3) 23,000       Children's Clothing Ministry, Bedding Ministry, general support
(43) First Baptist Church of Longview
209 E South St
Longview,TX75601 		75-0976061 501(c)(3) 23,000       general support, mission offerings
(44) First Baptist Church of San Marcos
325 West McCarty Lane
San Marcos,TX78666 		74-1297209 501(C)(3) 7,400       Capital campaign, Mission work, Pastor's discretionary fund
(45) First Christian Church
4202 S Broadway
Tyler,TX75701 		75-0855631 501(C)(3) 11,000       Building campaign and mission work
(46) First Christian Church of Henderson
306 N Main
Henderson,TX75652 		75-1928926 501(c)(3) 6,000       food, supplies
(47) First Church of Christ Scientist
106 E 2nd St
Tyler,TX75701 		04-2254742 501(C)(3) 5,000       general support
(48) First Presbyterian Church of Tyler
230 W Rusk St
Tyler,TX757011651 		75-0818161 501(c)(3) 21,000       general support
(49) First Tee-Greater Tyler
504 W 32nd Street
Tyler,TX75702 		32-0223589 501(C)(3) 29,330       General support
(50) First United Methodist Church of Athens
225 Lovers Ln
TAthens,TX75751 		75-0986844 501(C)(3) 33,500       Tech upgrades, new toys, campus ministry
(51) Fourth Partner Foundation
601 Shelley Drive Ste 201
Tyler,TX75701 		75-2666792 501(C)(3) 130,000       general support, Women's Fund
(52) Friendly Baptist Church
1903 E Front St
Tyler,TX75702 		75-1330539 501(C)(3) 18,000       General support
(53) Fullness of Truth
PO Box 5308
Kingwood,TX77325 		76-0695292 501(C)(3) 5,000       Why be catholic conference
(54) George W Bush Foundation
PO Box 600610
Dallas,TX75360 		20-4119317 501(C)(3) 510,000       General support
(55) God's World Publications Inc
Po Box 20002
Asheville,NC28802 		56-0538016 501(C)(3) 15,000       World Magazine's "New Platforms" and "New Generation"
(56) Grace Community Church
1828 ESE Loop 323 Ste 300
Tyler,TX75701 		75-1245705 501(C)(3) 160,000       general operating support, capital campaign
(57) Grace Community School
3001 University Boulevard
Tyler,TX75701 		75-1245705 501(C)(3) 5,000       Financial scholarships
(58) Green Acres Baptist Church
1607 Troup Highway
Tyler,TX75701 		75-1092783 501(c)(3) 29,416       general support, missions offering, Philippine Disaster Relief Fund
(59) Gregg County Historical Foundation
PO Box 3342
Longview,TX75606 		75-6055196 501(C)(3) 35,500       general support, "New Century Campaign"
(60) Guiding Eyes for the Blind
611 Granite Springs Rd
Yorktown Heights,NY10598 		13-1854606 501(C)(3) 6,000       General support
(61) Habitat for Humanity of Smith County
822 W Front Street
Tyler,TX75702 		75-2285678 501(C)(3) 8,450       "100 for one hundred in 100" program, general support
(62) Harrison County Historical Society
PO Box 1987
Marshall,TX75671 		75-1223754 501(C)(3) 30,000       general support
(63) Helping a Hero
PO Box 19310
Houston,TX77024 		20-5433598 501(C)(3) 7,000       General support, and housing for wounded veterans
(64) Henderson County Community Partners
420 Athens Brick Road
Athens,TX75751 		75-2899718 501(C)(3) 9,000       Beds, bedding, and pillows for Henderson County children in foster care
(65) Henderson County Food Pantry
PO Box 6062
Athens,TX75751 		75-2358625 501(C)(3) 5,000       Food purchases and general operating expenses to benefit residents of Henderson County
(66) Henderson County HELP Center Inc
309 Royall Dr
Athens,TX75751 		75-2362794 501(C)(3) 5,000       counseling services for child and youth victims of abuse and neglect
(67) HOPE - Helping Others Pursue Enrichment
595 South Ragsdale
Jacksonville,TX75766 		75-2378914 501(c)(3) 10,000       assisting low income individuals
(68) Hospice of East Texas
4111 University Blvd
Tyler,TX75701 		75-1851420 501(C)(3) 25,603       general support, memorial funds, Light Up a Life, HVAC upgrade, electronic medical records
(69) Hospice of East Texas Foundation
4111 University Blvd
Tyler,TX757016623 		20-5194874 501(C)(3) 21,765       general support, Light Up a Life
(70) Humane Society of Harrison County
PO Box 155
Marshall,TX75671 		75-6060794 501(C)(3) 30,000       general support
(71) Humane Society of Marion County
PO Box 505
Jefferson,TX75657 		22-3941503 501(C)(3) 60,000       building fund
(72) Junior League of Tyler Inc
1919 S Donnybrook
Tyler,TX75701 		75-0884075 501(C)(3) 12,183       Mistletoe and Magic, General Support
(73) Kimbell Art Foundation
3333 Camp Bowie Blvd
Fort Worth,TX76107 		75-6036226 501(C)(3) 5,000       The Cornerstone Society in support of Renzo Piano building project
(74) Limbs International
500 W Overland STE 230
El Paso,TX79901 		27-4334121 501(C)(3) 7,500       General support
(75) Lindale Library
PO Box 1570
Lindale,TX75771 		75-2541500 501(C)(3) 8,660       Internet tech upgrade and front desk computers
(76) Literacy Council of Tyler Inc
PO Box 6662
Tyler,TX757116662 		75-2359704 501(C)(3) 7,600       Student sponsorship, general support
(77) Lufkin High School Alumni Association
PO Box 150837
Lufkin,TX75915 		75-2066143 501(C)(3) 8,215       general operating support
(78) Marshall Depot Inc
800 N Washington Ave
MARSHALL,TX75670 		75-2366141 501(C)(3) 30,000       general support
(79) Marshall Symphony Society
PO Box 421
Marshall,TX75671 		75-1804933 501(C)(3) 30,000       general support
(80) Marvin United Methodist Church
300 W Erwin
Tyler,TX75702 		75-2578237 501(c)(3) 126,700       general support, Mission Week, Missions support
(81) Meals on Wheels
PO Box 5475
Tyler,TX757125475 		23-7313019 501(C)(3) 85,946       general support
(82) Michael Powell Ministries LLC
PO Box 247
Carthage,TX75633 		76-2883692 501(C)(3) 15,000       Missions and teaching support
(83) Michelson Museum of Art
216 N Bolivar St
Marshall,TX75670 		75-2019491 501(C)(3) 30,000       general support
(84) North Tyler Day Nursery
3000 N Border
Tyler,TX75702 		23-7123079 501(C)(3) 10,350       Support of 74th Anniversary event
(85) Northeast Texas Community College Foundation
PO Box 1307
Mount Pleasant,TX75456 		75-2008835 501(C)(3) 84,000       renovations to the Whatley Center, non-traditional scholarships
(86) Northeast Texas Public Health District
315 N Broadway Ste 404
Tyler,TX75702 		170(b)(I)(A)(v) 18,211       Youth leadership program and physical fitness program
(87) Northern Wyoming Community College Foundation
PO Box 6328
Sheridan,WY82801 		83-6006226 501(C)(3) 6,000       Support of the Spear-O-Wigwam learning center
(88) Parental Care Ministries
PO Box 131166
Tyler,TX75713 		26-2628617 501(C)(3) 10,620       Medicine for the health clinic, solar panels for the upper school, orphan sponsorship, mission work
(89) PATH
402 W Front St
Tyler,TX75702 		75-2033113 501(C)(3) 67,698       emergency prescription services, general operating support, Help in the Pantry, PATH week, equipment purchase, No Go Gala
(90) Pine Cove Inc
PO Box 9055
Tyler,TX757119055 		75-1254353 501(C)(3) 6,338       camper scholarships, missions support, Project 319, new building project
(91) Pioneer Flight Museum
190 Pershing Lane
Kingsbury,TX78638 		74-2947063 501(C)(3) 5,000       Construction of hangar in memory of John W. Riehm
(92) Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church
502 N Horace
TYLER,TX75702 		75-6185133 501(c)(3) 5,000       Assistance to homeless Mothers with Children
(93) Public Library Fund Inc
121 S Prairieville St
Athens,TX75751 		23-7158045 501(C)(3) 6,000       Equipment and expenses for the late bloomers program serving residents of Henderson County
(94) Retina Foundation of the Southwest
9600 N Central Expwy 109
Dallas,TX75231 		51-0151514 501(C)(3) 14,440       Racing for Sight, new building fund
(95) Rockin' C Ranch
5300 County Road 325
Lindale,TX75771 		75-2709610 501(C)(3) 5,250       camper scholarships, general support
(96) Sabine - Neches Resource Conservation and Development Inc
3312 Shady Cove St
Tyler,TX75707 		75-2631330 501(C)(3) 7,500       Mineola Nature Reserve paddling trail
(97) SAFE-T
PO Box 2337
Mount Pleasant,TX75456 		75-2631330 501(C)(3) 20,500       HUD match, Shelter playroom, christmas gifts and wrapping for needy moms and children, food for families for Thanksgiving and Christmas
(98) Salvation Army
633 N Broadway
Tyler,TX75702 		13-2923701 501(C)(3) 92,060       general operating support, helping the disadvantaged in Tyler and Smith County, disaster relief, Transitional Housing program, Christmas Fund, Red Shield Social Services program
(99) Salvation Army
PO Box 3909
Longview,TX75606 		58-0660607 501(C)(3) 20,404       General support
(100) Sarmaritan Counseling Center
100 E Ferguson Ste 608
Tyler,TX75702 		45-2047833 501(C)(3) 24,203       general support
(101) Schwab Charitable Fund
PO Box 628298
Orlando,FL328628200 		31-1640316 501(C)(3) 22,118       Transfer from DAF to new fund at Schwab Charitable
(102) Scottish Rite Hospital
2222 Welborn St
Dallas,TX75219 		75-0818178 501(C)(3) 10,000       General support
(103) SEAL Legacy Foundation
1401 McKinney Ste 2222
Houston,TX77010 		45-3117712 501(C)(3) 5,000       support to families of wounded and fallen US Navy Seals
(104) Shriner's Hospital for Children - Houston
6977 Main St
Houston,TX77030 		36-2193608 501(C)(3) 10,000       General support
(105) Shriner's Hospitals for Children - Galveston
815 Market St
Galveston,TX77550 		36-2193608 501(C)(3) 10,000       General support
(106) Smith County Area Libraries Together
3529 Woods Blvd
Tyler,TX75707 		80-0518575 501(C)(3) 8,000       2013 Book Fest and other Smith County Library needs
(107) Southern Methodist University
PO Box 750181
Dallas,TX752750181 		75-0800689 501(C)(3) 266,000       DeGoyler Library, Scholarships, SMU Athletics, Indoor Tennis pavilion
(108) St Jude's Children's Research Hospital
501 St Jude Place
Memphis,TN38105 		35-1044585 501(C)(3) 10,000       General support
(109) St Paul Children's Foundation
1358 E Richards
Tyler,TX75702 		75-2687636 501(C)(3) 5,643       General support, medical clinic
(110) St Paul Lutheran Church
4715 Frederick Ave
St Joseph,MO64506 		44-0619485 501(C)(3) 200,000       support the educational programs for kindergarten through 8th grade
(111) Sunshine Girls Counseling Center House of Peace
820 E Elmwood
Ft Worth,TX76104 		30-0525234 501(C)(3) 5,000       General support
(112) Susan G Komen for the Cure Tyler Affiliate
PO Box 6217
Tyler,TX75711 		75-1835298 501(C)(3) 7,250       general support
(113) Texas Tech Alumni
PO Box 45001
Lubbock,TX79409 		75-6036607 501(C)(3) 50,000       To establish the Keith Ingram scholarship at Texas Tech
(114) Texas Wesleyan University
1201 Wesleyan Street
Fort Worth,TX76105 		75-0800691 501(C)(3) 10,002       To benefit the art department and aid ministry students.
(115) The Conservation Fund
PO Box 4608 SFA Station
Nacogdoches,TX75961 		52-1388917 501(C)(3) 5,000       Acquisition costs associated with the purchase of former Hancock Timber land in Hardin and Tyler counties, Texas slated to become part of Big Thicket National Preserve.
(116) The Gathering
601 Shelley Dr Ste 201
Tyler,TX75701 		75-2726170 501(C)(3) 10,000       general support
(117) The Navigators
PO Box 6000
Colorado Springs,CO80934 		84-6007896 501(C)(3) 9,100       Mission and ministry of Scott and Miriam Murphy, general support
(118) Titus County Cares
PO Box 1476
Mount Pleasant,TX75455 		35-2309053 501(C)(3) 18,000       food backpack program
(119) Tributary Retreat and Training Center Inc
PO Box 131373
Tyler,TX75713 		46-1625752 501(C)(3) 120,000       Fencing and gates on the property; equipment, operating supplies and repairs
(120) Trinity Episcopal School
2905 Rosborough Springs Rd
Marshall,TX75670 		31-1629166 501(c)(3) 30,000       Scholarships
(121) Trinity Valley Community College at Athens
100 Cardinal Dr
Athens,TX75751 		75-6001769 501(c)(3) 10,000       scholarships for second year students
(122) Tyler Independent School District Foundation
315 N Broadway Ste 401
Tyler,TX757025757 		75-2366991 501(C)(3) 12,087       general unrestricted support, enhance and supplement music, arts and drama programs, emergency undergarments for TISD elementary school students
(123) Tyler Junior College
PO Box 9020
Tyler,TX75711 		75-6002676 501(c)(3) 12,928       John Tyler High School Alumni tennis and golf scholarships, tennis program
(124) Tyler Junior College Foundation
PO Box 9020
Tyler,TX75711 		75-6046816 501(C)(3) 42,909       President's Circle, general support, Scholarships, equipment purchase
(125) Tyler Museum of Art
1300 S Mahon Ave
Tyler,TX75701 		75-6066618 501(C)(3) 14,948       general support , Annual Fund, art exhibition, support of little black dress event
(126) United Way of Rusk County Inc
PO Box 775
Henderson,TX75653 		75-2916005 501(C)(3) 6,000       Fall campaign supporting Rusk County charities
(127) United Way of TylerSmith County
4000 Southpark Dr Ste 1200
Tyler,TX75703 		75-0957331 501(C)(3) 29,573       Community builders grants, general support, enhancing training, coaching and mentoring programs
(128) University of Texas at Tyler - Cowan Center
3900 University Blvd
Tyler,TX75799 		75-1396988 501(c)(3) 50,407       General support
(129) University of Texas at Tyler - Office of Development
3900 University Blvd
Tyler,TX75799 		75-1396988 501(C)(3) 45,500       Establishment of endowed chair for reading and literacy; Patriot Golf classic; Bill Barrett memorial scholarship
(130) University of Texas System Office of Estates and Trust
210 W 6th Street
Austin,TX78701 		74-6000203 501(C)(3) 35,751       Cockrell School of Engineering; Dinner to support the Clements center; office of the president; endowment distributions for the benefit of the liberal arts and business colleges; general support
(131) Walnut Hill Church of Christ
10550 Marsh Lane
Dallas,TX75229 		75-1150113 501(C)(3) 5,000       Cambodia medical mission trip and clinic
(132) Womenary
PO Box 6296
Tyler,TX75711 		26-2923812 501(C)(3) 6,500       General support
(133) Wood County Child Protection Board Inc
PO Box 517
Quitman,TX75783 		33-1092195 501(C)(3) 5,000       Installation of shower and bathing facilities
(134) Wood County Master Gardeners Association
618 S Main St
Quitman,TX75783 		41-2102800 501(C)(3) 5,000       Supplies and materials; improvements to the Wildscape Garden
(135) Wycliffe Bible Translators
PO Box 628200
Orlando,FL328628200 		95-3494561 501(C)(3) 30,000       mission and ministry of Bible translators
(136) Young Audiences of NE Texas Inc
200 E Amherst
Tyler,TX75701 		75-2747921 501(C)(3) 6,000       general operating support, memorial gifts
(137) Young Life
PO Box 725406
Atlanta,GA31139 		84-0385934 501(C)(3) 9,460       Mission and ministry of Will Vickery with Unit #3228
(138) Youth With a Mission
PO Box 3000
Garden Valley,TX75771 		23-7136015 501(C)(3) 6,400       General support, mission support, building fund
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
138
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) College Scholarships 80 173,000      
(2) Jr. College Scholarships 18 22,650      
(3) Vocational/Technical Scholarships 1 1,500      








Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
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Part I, Line 2: For Scholarship Funds administered by the East Texas Communities Foundation, the Selection Committee is approved by the Board of Directors. Committee members must sign conflict of interest statements and a confidentiality statement. Committees make recommendations after considering applicants, but the Board has final approval of grant recipients.
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SCHEDULE M
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Name of the organization
East Texas Communities Foundation
 
Employer identification number

75-2309138
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 38 5,786,488 Avg of high and low valu
10 Securities—Closely held stock . X 2 404,798 Appraisal
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
 
No
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Name of the organization
East Texas Communities Foundation
 
Employer identification number

75-2309138
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 Line 11a explanation - A draft copy of the Form 990 is reviewed by the Board. The Board discusses any questions or issues at a regularly scheduled board meeting or via conference call.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The directors must disclose any conflict of interest on an annual basis.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Board conducts an annual review of compensation paid and comparable salaries.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Financial statements are made available on the Foundation's website. The Foundation's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available at the Foundation's office by request.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
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East Texas Communities Foundation
 
Employer identification number

75-2309138
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) ETCF Support Foundation

315 N Broadway Ave Suite 210

Tyler,TX757025757
27-0679342 		The corporation will hold assets with inherent liabilities TX 501(c)(3) 509(a)(3) East Texas Communities Foundation
 
 
No












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Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) ETCF Support Foundation

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Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V?UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Additional Data


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