Form990


Department of the TreasuryInternal 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
2021
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2021 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2022 , and ending 12-31-2022
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 210
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
TYLER, TX75702
D Employer identification number

75-2309138
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 49,337,852
F Name and address of principal officer:
Kyle L Penney
315 N BROADWAY AVE 210
TYLER,TX75702
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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: Philanthropy builds community and changes lives. East Texas Communities Foundation supports philanthropy by offering simple ways for donors to achieve their charitable goals. ETCF manages and distributes charitable funds including scholarships, endowments, designated and donor-advised funds.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 32
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 31
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2021 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 7
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6  
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b  
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 16,337,942 10,995,946
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........   0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 10,413,299 3,068,072
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 160,818 206,350
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 26,912,059 14,270,368
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 13,495,556 12,245,200
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 681,525 735,001
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet301,935    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 1,068,085 976,199
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 15,245,166 13,956,400
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 11,666,893 313,968
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 137,619,988 115,734,641
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 14,805,500 13,315,230
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 122,814,488 102,419,411
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
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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: Philanthropy builds community and changes lives. East Texas Communities Foundation supports philanthropy by offering simple ways for donors to achieve their charitable goals. ETCF manages and distributes 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 $ 13,460,293 including grants of $ 12,245,200 ) (Revenue $ 14,270,368 )
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 $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet13,460,293
Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
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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
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1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment
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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 IClick to see attachment
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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 IIClick to see attachment
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4
Yes
 
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 Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment
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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
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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
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7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment
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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
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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
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
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Yes
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
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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....................... Click to see attachment
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23
Yes
 
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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) 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 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) 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 the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? 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
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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
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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
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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
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34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
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 ...
35b
 
 
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
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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
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37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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 on 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
 
No
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
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
7
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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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
0
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
 
No
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
No
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
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
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, any disqualified person, or mine operator engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
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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
32
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
31
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
Yes
 
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 on 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 on 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 on 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 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 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, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletKyle Penney315 N Broadway Ave Ste 210   Tyler,TX75702 (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 the 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, Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) 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.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
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/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(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) Kyle L Penney......................................................................
President
 40.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       201,470 0 5,805
(2) Marvin L Sneed......................................................................
Finance Director
 40.00
.................
0.00 		            124,617 0 3,436
(3) Rick Allen......................................................................
Director
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(4) Robert Bailes......................................................................
Director
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(5) Garnett Brookshire......................................................................
Director
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(6) Kimberly Fish......................................................................
Director
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(7) Barbara Bass......................................................................
Grants Chair
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(8) Peter Boyd......................................................................
Director
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(9) Scott Terry......................................................................
Invest Chair
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(10) Edwin Holt......................................................................
Director
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(11) Jay Ferguson......................................................................
Sppt/Eval Chair
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(12) Craig Adams......................................................................
Director
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(13) Mark Hagan......................................................................
Mktg/Dev Chair
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(14) Richard Perryman......................................................................
Audit Chair
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(15) Dirk Coleman......................................................................
Director
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(16) Lonny Uzzell......................................................................
Director
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(17) Alan Roseman......................................................................
Director
 1.00
.................
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/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(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) Lee Gearheart........................................................................
Director
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(19) Shannon Glenney........................................................................
V Chr/Govn Chr
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(20) Steve Roosth........................................................................
Director
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(21) Douglas G Bolles........................................................................
Director
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(22) Dale Lunsford........................................................................
Director
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(23) Cindi Featherston-Shields........................................................................
Director
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(24) Kris Gusa........................................................................
Director
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(25) Tony Morgan........................................................................
Past Chairman
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(26) John Jones........................................................................
Treasurer
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(27) David McWhorter........................................................................
Director
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(28) Tiffany Kirgan........................................................................
Chairman
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(29) Jeff Moore........................................................................
Director
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(30) Gordon Northcutt........................................................................
Secretary
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(31) Greg Kimmel........................................................................
Director
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(32) Anthony Brooks........................................................................
Director
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(33) Mark Whatley........................................................................
Director
 1.00
.......................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 326,087   9,241
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet2
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
Yes
 
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 $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d 104,782
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 10,891,164
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 2,578,073
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 10,995,946
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 0
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 2,775,325 2,775,325    
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 0      
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents     6a
b Less: rental expenses     6b
c Rental income or (loss)     6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0      
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   35,360,231 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   35,067,484 7b
c Gain or (loss)   292,747 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet 292,747 292,747    
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a Admin Fees from Agency En 900099 115,248 115,248    
b Other income 900099 91,102 91,102    
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 206,350
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 14,270,368 3,274,422    
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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 domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 11,871,818 11,871,818
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 373,382 373,382
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. ............. 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....... 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 207,274 41,455 93,274 72,546
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ......... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages........ 391,710 281,292 14,956 95,462
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 17,838 9,612 3,223 5,003
9 Other employee benefits ....... 70,738 38,115 12,782 19,841
10 Payroll taxes ........... 47,441 25,562 8,572 13,307
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 0      
c Accounting ........... 26,354 14,200 4,762 7,392
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 620,691 620,111 580  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 0      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 0      
13 Office expenses ....... 14,766 7,956 2,668 4,142
14 Information technology ...... 61,364 33,064 11,088 17,212
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 32,749 16,763 5,707 10,279
17 Travel ............ 20,326 10,952 3,673 5,701
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 5,320 2,867 961 1,492
20 Interest ........... 0      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 17,426 9,389 3,149 4,888
23 Insurance ... 11,266 6,070 2,036 3,160
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 7225-Miscellaneous Events 45,970 24,770 8,306 12,894
b 7210-Donor Relations Meetings 40,436 21,788 7,306 11,342
c 7220-7240 Newsletters/Promotio 28,013 15,094 5,062 7,857
d 8110-BANK CHARGES-ETGD 27,151 22,904 1,664 2,583
e All other expenses 24,367 13,129 4,403 6,834
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 13,956,400 13,460,293 194,172 301,935
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 IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........   1 0
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 8,169,970 2 3,030,795
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 43,663 3 39,306
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4 0
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......   9 0
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 151,585
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 109,372 56,993 10c 42,213
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 129,346,632 11 112,622,327
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12 0
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13 0
14 Intangible assets ...............   14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 2,730 15 0
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 137,619,988 16 115,734,641
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 38,475 17 43,987
18 Grants payable ... 58,949 18 136,800
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 any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  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 14,708,076 25 13,134,443
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 14,805,500 26 13,315,230
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 3,110,818 27 2,670,236
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 119,703,670 28 99,749,175
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 122,814,488 32 102,419,411
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 137,619,988 33 115,734,641
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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
14,270,368
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
13,956,400
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
313,968
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
122,814,488
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-20,742,987
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
33,942
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
 
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
102,419,411
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 on
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
 
 
Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
Additional Data


Software ID: 22015553
Software Version: 2022v5.0
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2022
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 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990) 2022

Schedule A (Form 990) 2022
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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 failed 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) 2018 (b) 2019 (c) 2020 (d) 2021 (e) 2022 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 11,762,043 10,640,054 12,814,733 16,337,942 10,995,946 62,550,718
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....           0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 11,762,043 10,640,054 12,814,733 16,337,942 10,995,946 62,550,718
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) .. 8,591,018
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 53,959,700
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2018 (b) 2019 (c) 2020 (d) 2021 (e) 2022 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 11,762,043 10,640,054 12,814,733 16,337,942 10,995,946 62,550,718
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 2,116,109 2,636,890 2,311,815 2,648,441 2,775,325 12,488,580
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..           0
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 113,496 122,462 128,766 160,818 206,350 731,892
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 75,771,190
12
12
 
13
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
71.210 %
15
15
72.720 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2022. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......................right arrow
b
33 1/3% support test—2021. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2021. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
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) 2022

Schedule A (Form 990) 2022
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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 10 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) 2018 (b) 2019 (c) 2020 (d) 2021 (e) 2022 (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) 2018 (b) 2019 (c) 2020 (d) 2021 (e) 2022 (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 on 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 VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
33 1/3% support tests-2022. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow
b
33 1/3% support tests—2021. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow
20
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2022

Schedule A (Form 990) 2022
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
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Schedule A (Form 990) 2022
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2022

Schedule A (Form 990) 2022
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by 0.035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990) 2022

Schedule A (Form 990) 2022
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 1  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity 		2  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) 5  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions 6  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 7  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions 		8  
9 Distributable amount for 2022 from Section C, line 6 9  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 10  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2022 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2022
1 Distributable amount for 2022 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2022 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2017.......  
b From 2018.......  
c From 2019.......  
d From 2020.......  
e From 2021.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2022 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2017 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2022 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2022 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2022, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions. 		 
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2022. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. 		 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2023. Add lines
3j and 4c. 		 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2018.....  
b Excess from 2019.....  
c Excess from 2020.....  
d Excess from 2021.....  
e Excess from 2022.....  
Schedule A (Form 990) (2022)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2022
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990) 2022


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Schedule B
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2022
Name of the organization
EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

75-2309138
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




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 isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't 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 doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2022)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2022) Page 2
Name of organization
EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number
75-2309138
Part I
Contributors
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


(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) (2022)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2022)
Page 3
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
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (2022)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2022)
Page 4
Name of organization
EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

75-2309138
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. 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 C
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

75-2309138
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

2
Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions ....................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990) 2021

Schedule C (Form 990) 2021
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2018 (b) 2019 (c) 2020 (d) 2021 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes|No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
Yes
 
7,500
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
7,500
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
No
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Part II-B, Line 1i - Other Activities Description Hired lobbyist to coordinate advocacy regarding various legislative matters affecting community foundations and other public charities.
Part IV - Additional Information  
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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," on 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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ......... 157 281
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) 6,617,757 4,241,090
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year) 8,115,204 4,098,290
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........ 34,413,739 67,772,354
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" on 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 7/25/06, 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, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, 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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB 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 FASB 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)
Revenue included on 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 FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on 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" on 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, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 89,765,173 81,811,330 69,867,211 56,130,777 57,923,845
b Contributions ... 1,044,187 5,236,039 6,009,682 5,495,403 4,441,849
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -13,681,408 8,151,807 8,263,413 10,745,079 -2,785,626
d Grants or scholarships ... -2,509,514 -4,794,281 -1,813,315 -2,046,552 -3,028,903
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses .... -594,727 -639,722 -515,661 -457,495 -420,388
g End of year balance ...... 74,023,711 89,765,173 81,811,330 69,867,211 56,130,777
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet2.480 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet97.520 %
The percentages on 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" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
No
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" on 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 75,959   46,133 29,826
d Equipment .... 75,626   63,239 12,387
e Other .....        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 42,213
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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........    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
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' on 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
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 13,134,443
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
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  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
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  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3  
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  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
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: Intended uses of the endowment fund. Endowment Funds are invested to produce annual income which is used to support a wide variety of charitable causes including scholarship awards, grants for annual operating support for nonprofits, competitively awarded grants, administrative support for the Foundation and support for annual incentive grants awarded to participating charities through East Texas Giving Day.
Part X : FIN48 Footnote FEDERAL INCOME TAXTHE FOUNDATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND CLASSIFIED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS OTHER THAN A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. THE FOUNDATION PAID NO FEDERAL INCOME TAXES OR INTEREST DURING THE YEAR. THE FOUNDATION BELIEVES IT HAS FILED ALL REQUIRED TAX REPORTS AND HAS NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE YEARS 2019 TO 2021 REMAIN OPEN FOR EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES.
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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," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2022
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 Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 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
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) Abilene Heritage Square
PO Box 1699
Abilene,TX79601 		82-3454890   10,000 0     Educational
(2) African Enterprise
PO Box 28190
Spokane,WA99228 		95-2275044   25,000 0     Religion
(3) All Saints Episcopal School
2695 SSW Loop 323
Tyler,TX75701 		75-1520564   59,286 0     Educational
(4) Alzheimers Alliance of Smith
3531 S Broadway Ave
Tyler,TX75701 		75-2486061   27,244 0     Mental Health
(5) Amazon Outreach Inc
2001 W Plano Pkwy 3425
Plano,TX75075 		75-2737301   12,101 0     Human Service
(6) Angelina College
PO Box 1768
Lufkin,TX75902 		75-1244347   10,000 0     Educational
(7) Ark Campus Ministry
PO Box 1802
Athens,TX75751 		45-2547463   9,500 0     Religion
(8) Athens Animal Rescue Shelter
PO Box 2216
Malakoff,TX75148 		84-4172818   5,169 0     Animal-Related
(9) Athens High School
708 E College Street
Athens,TX75751 		  7,500 0     Educational
(10) Athens Samaritans
PO Box 350
Athens,TX75751 		75-2267838   10,000 0     Housing, Shelter
(11) Azalea Academy for Exceptiona
1506 S Chilton Ave
Tyler,TX75701 		46-4915563   10,000 0     Human Service
(12) Azleway Inc
15892 CR 26
Tyler,TX75707 		75-1903742   47,950 0     Youth Development
(13) Barren Heights Christian Retr
11420 Watterton Ct Ste 800
Louisville,KY40299 		32-0121355   10,000 0     Human Service
(14) Baylor Healthcare System Foun
301 N Washington Ave
Dallas,TX75246 		75-1606705   35,000 0     Health, General
(15) Baylor University
One Bear Place 97026
Waco,TX76798 		74-1159753   6,000 0     Educational
(16) Beefmaster Ed Endow Foundati
4569 CR 2602
Canton,TX75103 		27-0527219   37,774 0     Educational
(17) Believe and See Africa
PO Box 8286
Tyler,TX75711 		46-0643564   55,741 0     Health, General
(18) Believers Empowering Adv Miss
2907 Curtis Dr
Tyler,TX75711 		04-3653287   10,000 0     International Missions
(19) Bethel Bible Church of Tyler
17121 Highway 69 South
Tyler,TX75703 		75-1851738   127,000 0     Religion
(20) Bethesda Health Clinic
409 W Ferguson
Tyler,TX75702 		26-0036674   141,396 0     Health, General
(21) Betterhumans
3709 NE 77th Ave
Gainesville,FL32609 		30-0930151   450,000 0     Medical Research
(22) Bishop Gorman Regional Cathol
1405 ESE Loop 323
Tyler,TX75701 		27-2769397   22,800 0     Educational
(23) Boy Scouts of America
1331 E Fifth St
Tyler,TX75701 		75-0808767   24,702 0     Youth Development
(24) Boys & Girls Club of Rusk Co
710 Robertson Blvd
Henderson,TX75652 		75-2730664   18,000 0     Youth Development
(25) Breckinridge Village of Tyler
15062 CR 1145
Tyler,TX75704 		74-2833616   27,472 0     Housing, Shelter
(26) BrightFocus Foundation
22512 Gateway Center Dr
Clarksburg,MD20871 		23-7337229   11,999 0     Disease, Disorder
(27) Brook Hill School Inc
1051 N Houston St
Bullard,TX75757 		75-2514503   98,000 0     Educational
(28) Buckner Children & Family Svc
1014 S High St
Longview,TX75601 		75-2571395   6,806 0     Human Service
(29) Bullard Community Library
PO Box 368
Bullard,TX75757 		75-1522478   5,100 0     Educational
(30) Caddo Area Council BSA
24 Lynnwood Dr
Texarkana,TX75503 		75-0800619   6,526 0     Youth Development
(31) Caldwell Arts Alliance
331 S College Ave
Tyler,TX75702 		81-3525195   6,216 0     Arts, Culture
(32) Cameron-J Jarvis Troup Munic
102 S GEORGIA ST
TROUP,TX75789 		26-4612477   5,337 0     Educational
(33) Camp Tyler Foundation
PO Box 1916
Whitehouse,TX75791 		75-6036565   7,431 0     Educational
(34) Camp V
3212 West Front St
Tyler,TX75702 		82-4140973   140,124 0     Human Service
(35) Campus Crusade for Christ
100 Lake Hart Dr 3500
Orlando,FL32832 		95-6006173   54,800 0     Religion
(36) CASA for Kids of East Texas
3616 West Way Dr
Tyler,TX75703 		75-2319553   6,361 0     Civil Rights
(37) CENTREPOINT MINISTRIES
PO Box 2464
Lindale,TX75771 		31-1630370   25,500 0     Religion
(38) CHARLOTTESVILLE COMMUNITY CHU
106 GOODMAN ST SUITE A2
CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22902 		94-3440003   22,500 0     Religion
(39) Children are a Gift Foundatio
110 Dobbs St
Tyler,TX75701 		04-3665297   7,295 0     Sports/Leisure
(40) Childrens Advocacy Center of
PO Box 132889
Tyler,TX75713 		75-2748697   239,404 0     Civil Rights
(41) CHILDRENS MIRACLE NETWORK
100 E FERGUSON ST SUITE 800
TYLER,TX75702 		87-0387205   7,450 0     Medical Research
(42) Childrens Village and Family
PO Box 6564
Tyler,TX75711 		75-1634826   10,368 0     Youth Development
(43) Christ Episcopal Church
118 S Bois DArc
Tyler,TX75702 		75-0926758   138,194 0     Religion
(44) Christ School Inc
500 Christ School Rd
Arden,NC28704 		56-0614187   10,000 0     Educational
(45) CHRISTIAN HOMES & FAMILY SVCS
5476 HOLLYTREE DR
TYLER,TX75703 		75-1105043   6,972 0     Human Service
(46) Christian Women Job Corp Naco
PO Box 632145
Nacogdoches,TX75963 		41-2142759   10,506 0     Employment
(47) Christian Women Job Corp Rusk
PO Box 1437
Henderson,TX75653 		82-0560473   10,000 0     Employment
(48) Christian Womens Job Corps
310 W Ferguson St
Tyler,TX75702 		75-2949812   6,866 0     Employment
(49) CHRISTUS TMF FOUNDATION
100 E FERGUSON SUITE 800
TYLER,TX75702 		75-2028241   80,279 0     Health, General
(50) Church of the Pines
PO Box 9753
Tyler,TX75711 		81-4695546   50,000 0     Religion
(51) Citizens United for Research
420 N Wabash Ave Suite 600
Chicago,IL60654 		36-4253176   10,000 0     Medical Research
(52) City of Tyler
212 N Bonner Ave
Tyler,TX75702 		75-6000697   6,940 0     Community Development
(53) City of Tyler Parks
PO Box 2039
Tyler,TX75710 		75-6000697   16,400 0     Sports/Leisure
(54) CitySquare-Paris
PO Box 6431
Paris,TX75461 		75-2332948   7,851 0     Community Development
(55) Colonial Hills Baptist Church
7330 S Broadway Ave
Tyler,TX75703 		75-1645239   58,000 0     Religion
(56) Community Food Pantry in Tool
PO Box 43175
Seven Points,TX75143 		46-2468294   12,104 0     Human Service
(57) Compassion International Inc
12290 Voyager Pkwy
Colorado Spring,CO80921 		36-2423707   7,734 0     International
(58) Concerned Black Men of Lufkin
PO Box 903
Lufkin,TX75902 		75-2441740   17,500 0     Human Service
(59) Congregation Beth El
1010 charleston Dr
Tyler,TX75703 		75-1152677   14,926 0     Religion
(60) Covenant House Texas
1111 Lovett Blvd
Houston,TX77006 		76-0050882   7,000 0     Human Service
(61) Cypress Basin Hospice
207 Morgan Street
Mt Pleasant,TX75455 		75-2134105   11,029 0     Health, General
(62) Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
PO Box 127
Flint,TX75762 		13-1930701   12,000 0     Health, General
(63) Dayspring United Methodist Ch
310 W Cumberland Rd
Tyler,TX75703 		26-0241638   8,400 0     Religion
(64) Diboll Christian Outreach
411 S Hines St
Diboll,TX75941 		20-5769371   75,000 0     Human Service
(65) Discovery Science Place
308 N Broadway Ave
Tyler,TX75702 		75-2392134   30,728 0     Educational
(66) Doctors Without Borders
40 Rector St
New York,NY10006 		13-3433452   13,500 0     Health, General
(67) East Texas Arboretum and Bota
1601 Patterson Rd
Athens,TX75751 		75-2390840   9,000 0     Environmental
(68) East Texas Crisis Center
PO Box 7060
Tyler,TX75711 		75-1641173   242,900 0     Human Service
(69) East Texas Food Bank
3201 Robertson Rd
Tyler,TX75701 		75-2222686   155,453 0     Food, Nutrition
(70) East Texas Symphony Orchestra
PO Box 6323
Tyler,TX75711 		75-6013387   176,226 0     Arts, Culture
(71) Elijahs Retreat
257 CR 3110
Jacksonville,TX75766 		37-1555060   10,659 0     Disease/Disorder
(72) Encouragement Media Group
PO Box 8525
Tyler,TX75711 		75-1746274   34,375 0     Religion
(73) EndPovertyOrg
1930 Isaac Newton Sq Ste 203
Reston,VA20190 		54-1371549   10,000 0     Human Service
(74) ET Baptist University
One Tiger Drive
Marshall,TX75670 		75-0859801   515,000 0     Educational
(75) ET Symphony Orch Foundation
PO Box 6323
Tyler,TX75711 		75-2313593   21,500 0     Arts, Culture
(76) Family Legacy Missions Intl
3030 LBJ Freeway Suite 1400
Dallas,TX75234 		75-2897392   5,616 0     Human Service
(77) Family Promise of Longview
906 Padon Street
Longview,TX75601 		33-1041342   7,314 0     Human Service
(78) Fannie B Booth Mem Library Fd
619 Tenaha St
Center,TX75935 		23-7296820   10,000 0     Educational
(79) Fdn at NJ Inst of Tech
University Heights
Newark,NJ07102 		22-1714037   7,999 0     Educational
(80) Fellowship Bible Church-LGW
PO Box 9340
Longview,TX75608 		75-1839962   12,250 0     Religion
(81) First Baptist Church of Athen
105 S Carroll St
Athens,TX75751 		75-0917405   13,500 0     Religion
(82) First Baptist Church of Longv
209 E South St
Longview,TX75601 		75-0976061   6,000 0     Religion
(83) First Christian Church of Hen
306 N Main St
Henderson,TX75652 		75-1928926   8,000 0     Religion
(84) First Christian Church of Tyl
4202 S Broadway
Tyler,TX75701 		75-0855631   43,000 0     Religion
(85) First Presbyterian Church Pal
410 Avenue A
Palestine,TX75801 		75-1248217   80,000 0     Religion
(86) First Presbyterian of Tyler
230 W Rusk St
Tyler,TX75701 		75-0818161   25,000 0     Religion
(87) For the Sake of One
422 Hickory St
Texarkana,TX71854 		37-1856146   5,484 0     Human Service
(88) For the Silent
PO Box 998
Tyler,TX75710 		74-3193209   6,232 0     Human Service
(89) Fostering Family Ministries I
PO Box 128
Savannah,OH44874 		81-2690365   5,250 0     Human Service
(90) Freedom Seekers International
PO Box 131838
Tyler,TX75813 		26-0376320   5,942 0     Civil Rights
(91) Friendly Baptist Church
1903 E Front St
Tyler,TX75702 		75-1330539   17,000 0     Religion
(92) FUMC-Duncanville
403 South Main St
Duncanville,TX75116 		75-6004523   6,000 0     Religion
(93) GODS CLOSETCAMP COUNTY CARES
121 JEFFERSON ST
PITTSBURG,TX75686 		81-4894409   7,871 0     Food, Nutrition
(94) Good Sheperd School
2525 Old Jacksonville Hwy
Tyler,TX75701 		77-0627643   108,002 0     Religion
(95) Grace Community Church
3105 University Blvd
Tyler,TX75701 		75-1245705   139,000 0     Religion
(96) Grace Community School
3025 Universiy Boulevard
Tyler,TX75701 		75-1245705   48,716 0     Educational
(97) Green Acres Baptist Church
1607 Troup Highway
Tyler,TX75701 		75-1092783   113,000 0     Religion
(98) HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CAMP COU
PO BOX 1188
PITTSBURGH,TX75686 		75-2851168   10,390 0     Housing, Shelter
(99) Habitat for Humanity of Smith
822 W Front Street
Tyler,TX75702 		75-2285678   11,653 0     Housing, Shelter
(100) Henderson Co HELP Center
PO Box 949
Athens,TX75751 		75-2362794   10,250 0     Human Service
(101) Henderson County Food Pantry
PO Box 2062
Athens,TX75751 		75-2358625   12,500 0     Food, Nutrition
(102) Henderson County United Way
PO Box 1435
Athens,TX75751 		75-1638907   10,000 0     Community Development
(103) Henderson Cty Memorial Librar
121 S Palestine St
Athens,TX75751 		23-7158045   14,162 0     Community Development
(104) Henderson Food Bank
1708 Jacksonville Dr
Henderson,TX75654 		71-0887543   10,000 0     Food, Nutrition
(105) Hennigan Herald Minitries In
1413 Aspen Lane
Norman,OK73072 		85-2968365   12,000 0     Religion
(106) Highland Park United Methodis
3300 Mockingbird Lane
Dallas,TX75205 		75-0808794   20,000 0     Religion
(107) His House Ministries Inc
616 Airport Rd
Winnsboro,TX75494 		75-2861649   14,064 0     Human Service
(108) Historic Tyler Inc
PO Box 6774
Tyler,TX75711 		75-1688066   10,270 0     Historical Preservation
(109) HIWAY 80 RESCUE MISSION LONGV
PO BOX 3223
LONGVIEW,TX75606 		23-7112088   12,658 0     Human Service
(110) Hiway 80 Rescue Mission Tyler
PO Box 3223
LONGVIEW,TX75606 		23-7112088   42,500 0     Human Services
(111) Hope Haven of East Texas
218 N College Ave
Tyler,TX75702 		45-4648918   36,764 0     Human Service
(112) HOPE Jacksonville
595 S Ragsdale St
Jacksonville,TX75766 		75-2378914   25,514 0     Human Service
(113) Hope Ministries of NE Texas
PO Box 1618
Mt Pleasant,TX75456 		37-1734521   5,188 0     Housing, shelter
(114) Hospice of East Tex Foundatio
4111 University Blvd
Tyler,TX75701 		20-5194874   85,109 0     Health, General
(115) Hospice of East Texas
4111 University Blvd
Tyler,TX75701 		75-1851420   79,071 0     Health, General
(116) Hospice of Texarkana
2407 Galleria Oaks Dr
Texarkana,TX75503 		75-2025071   9,822 0     Health, General
(117) HUMANE SOCIETY OF SMITH COUNT
PO BOX 6151
TYLER,TX75711 		75-6043942   17,706 0     Animal Related
(118) Innovations for Families Foun
1201 Elm St Ste 1700
Dallas,TX75270 		87-3378246   5,210 0     Human Service
(119) Inst of Creativity Empowrg E
2718 Timberliine Trail
Palestine,TX75803 		27-2607992   25,037 0     Arts, Culture
(120) International Sports Federati
PO Box 2788
Acworth,GA30102 		73-1468131   7,200 0     Educational
(121) Jew for Jesus
60 Haight St
San Francisco,CA94102 		94-2222464   7,000 0     Religion
(122) John Wingate Truitt Log Cabin
2808 Rix St
Commerce,TX75428 		75-3222850   8,550 0     Historical Preservation
(123) Junior League of Tyler Inc
1919 S Donnybrook
Tyler,TX75701 		75-0884075   10,200 0     Philanthropy
(124) Kilgore College Foundation
1100 Broadway
Kilgore,TX75662 		75-2599820   15,000 0     Educational
(125) Kings Storehouse Food Bank
PO Box 131782
Tyler,TX75713 		75-2152071   10,000 0     Food, Nutrition
(126) Kourage Health
PO Box 8257
Tyler,TX75711 		75-2957440   13,647 0     Health, General
(127) Leadership Tyler
315 N Broadway Ave St 202
Tyler,TX75702 		75-2340612   5,735 0     Community Development
(128) LeTourneau University
2100 S Mobberly Avenue
Longview,TX75602 		75-1081109   14,431 0     Educational
(129) Library at Cedar Creek Lake
PO Box 43711
Seven Points,TX75143 		75-2680229   7,706 0     Educational
(130) Lila Lane Outreach
101 Lila Lane
Athens,TX75751 		27-0241722   5,107 0     Human Service
(131) Lillie Russell Memorial Libra
200 East Hubbard St
Lindale,TX75771 		75-2541500   9,045 0     Educational
(132) Literacy Council BowieMiller
PO Box 1111
Texarkana,TX75504 		75-2347836   5,147 0     Human Service
(133) Literacy Council of Tyler
PO Box 6662
Tyler,TX75711 		75-2359704   11,048 0     Educational
(134) LIVING ALTERNATIVES INC
PO BOX 131466
TYLER,TX75713 		75-2425265   28,998 0     Human Services
(135) Longview Arboretum & Nature C
PO Box 9906
Longview,TX75608 		46-1383538   6,337 0     Environmental
(136) Longview Dream Center
1514 W Fairmont St Ste 100
Longview,TX75604 		46-4238429   20,671 0     Food, Nutrition
(137) Longview Museum of Fine Arts
215 E Tyler St
Longview,TX75606 		23-7196379   6,000 0     Arts, Culture
(138) Lufkin High School Alumni
PO Box 150837
Lufkin,TX75915 		75-2066143   9,852 0     Educational
(139) Make A Wish Fdn North TX
16803 Dallas Pkwy Ste 100
Addison,TX75001 		75-1889666   5,047 0     Human Service
(140) Malakoff Education Foundation
PO Box 23
Malakoff,TX75148 		45-3911586   8,000 0     Educational
(141) Marshall ISD
PO Box 43
Marshall,TX75671 		75-6002010   150,470 0     Educational
(142) Marvin United Methodist Churc
300 W Erwin
Tyler,TX75702 		75-2578237   196,635 0     Religion
(143) Mary Nells Close to Home
2421 Pine Crest Drive
Tyler,TX75702 		85-3713054   8,000 0     Health, General
(144) Mayo Clinic
200 First St SW
Rochester,MN55905 		41-6011702   20,000 0     Medical Research
(145) Mcdonogh School Incorporated
8600 Mcdonogh Rd
Owings Mill,MD21117 		52-6001577   11,999 0     Educational
(146) Meals on Wheels
3001 Robertson Road
Tyler,TX75701 		23-7313019   41,382 0     Food, Nutrition
(147) MedSend
1838 Gold Hill Rd
Ft Mills,SC29708 		75-2470543   10,000 0     International
(148) Mercy Ships
PO Box 2020
Lindale,TX75771 		26-2414132   21,600 0     Health, General
(149) Michael Gott Internl Evangel
951 Rufe Snow Dr
Keller,TX76248 		75-1826475   120,000 0     Religion
(150) Miles Pikes Music
3110 County Road 1905
Jacksonville,TX75766 		74-3234315   7,000 0     Religion
(151) Mosaic Counseling Centers-ET
100 E Ferguson St Suite 602
Tyler,TX75702 		45-2047833   51,847 0     Mental Health
(152) Mount Vernon Music Associatio
PO Box 719
Mount Vernon,TX75457 		20-4102273   15,362 0     Arts, Culture
(153) National Jewish Medical Resea
1400 Jackson St
Denver,CO80206 		74-2044647   5,911 0     Medical Research
(154) NE Texas Comm College Fdn
PO Box 1307
Mount Pleasant,TX75456 		75-2008835   60,714 0     Educational
(155) NET Rural Heritage Museum
PO Box 157
Pittsburgh,TX75686 		75-2340925   11,930 0     Arts, Culture
(156) North TX Food Bank
3677 Mapleshade Lane
Plano,TX75075 		75-1785357   15,000 0     Food, Nutrition
(157) NW Univ-Feinberg Sch of Medic
420 E Superior St
Chicago,IL60611 		36-2167817   100,000 0     Disease/Disorder
(158) NYU Langone Hospitals
One Park Ave Fifth Floor
New York,NY10016 		13-3971298   450,000 0     Medical Research
(159) One for Israel
2405 Mustang Dr
Grapevine,TX76051 		61-1901718   7,000 0     Religion
(160) Our Calling
PO Box 140428
Dallas,TX75214 		26-4430860   40,000 0     Housing, Shelter
(161) Palestine TX Rotary Foundatio
PO Box 612
Palestine,TX75802 		75-2178947   25,000 0     Human Service
(162) Paris Junior College Mem Fdn
2400 Clarksville St
Paris,TX75460 		75-6035104   5,172 0     Educational
(163) PATH
402 W Front St
Tyler,TX75702 		75-2033113   109,732 0     Human Service
(164) PCA Foundation
1700 N Brown Rd
Lawrenceville,GA30043 		58-1412526   20,000 0     Religion
(165) Pine Cove Inc
PO Box 9000
Tyler,TX75711 		75-1254353   11,512 0     Religion
(166) Pleasant Hills Child Home AOG
PO Box 1177
Fairfield,TX75840 		74-1662544   34,000 0     Youth Development
(167) Pollard United Methodist Chur
3030 Copeland Rd
Tyler,TX75701 		75-1011963   19,500 0     Religion
(168) Program for Humanitarian Aid
PO Box 5266
Tyler,TX75712 		26-3427030   15,212 0     Human Service
(169) Promise Academy
504 West 32nd Street
Tyler,TX75702 		35-2519571   66,569 0     Educational
(170) Rahabs Retreat and Ranch
3607 Stone Road
Kilgore,TX75662 		47-1539952   8,000 0     Human Service
(171) Refuge International
PO Box 3586
Longview,TX75606 		82-0563114   9,238 0     Health, General
(172) Refuge of Light
PO Box 132703
Tyler,TX75713 		61-1623798   8,449 0     Human Service
(173) Salvation Army-Longview
PO box 3909
Longview,TX75606 		58-0660607   10,000 0     Human Service
(174) Salvation Army-Pittsburg
121 Jefferson St
Pittsburg,TX75686 		22-2406433   12,693 0     Human Service
(175) Salvation Army-Tyler
633 N Broadway
Tyler,TX75702 		58-0660607   94,219 0     Human Service
(176) Samaritans Purse
PO Box 3000
Boone,NC28607 		58-1437002   123,200 0     Religion
(177) Scottish Rite Hospital
2222 Welborn st
Dallas,TX75219 		75-0818178   10,000 0     Health, General
(178) Shelby County CASA
PO Box 2072
Center,TX75935 		30-0086414   10,000 0     Human Service
(179) Shelby County Outreach Minist
PO Box 1029
Center,TX75935 		75-2710921   10,000 0     Human Service
(180) Smith Co Area Libraries Toget
PO Box 9951
Tyler,TX75711 		80-0518575   7,505 0     Educational
(181) Smith County Champions for Ch
4883 Hightech Dr
Tyler,TX75703 		75-2669405   21,473 0     Human Service
(182) Smith County Historical Socie
125 S College Ave
Tyler,TX75702 		75-6037589   5,557 0     Historical Preservation
(183) Sonshine Lighthouse Ministrie
PO Box 436
New London,TX75682 		27-4336485   21,600 0     Housing, Shelter
(184) Southern Methodist Universtiy
PO Box 750181
Dallas,TX75275 		75-0800689   6,000 0     Educational
(185) SPCA of East Texas
PO Box 132899
Tyler,TX75713 		27-2188982   30,940 0     Animal Related
(186) SPORTyler
110 N College Suite 105
Tyler,TX75702 		75-2401978   5,366 0     Sports/Leisure
(187) St James Day School
5501 N State Line Avenue
Texarkana,TX75503 		75-0829385   20,235 0     Educational
(188) St Jude Child Research Hospit
262 Danny Thomas Pl
Memphis,TN38105 		62-0646012   23,220 0     Medical Reseach
(189) St Paul Childrens Services
PO Box 1238
Tyler,TX75710 		75-2687636   47,758 0     Human Service
(190) St Paul Lutheran Church
4715 Frederick Ave
St Joseph,MO64506 		44-0619485   490,829 0     Educational
(191) Starbrite Therapeutic Equestr
15015 FM 848
Whitehouse,TX75791 		84-3326319   238,722 0     Disease/Disorder
(192) STRATFORD HALL
483 GREAT HOUSE RD
STRATFORD,VA22558 		54-0536105   10,000 0     Educational
(193) Straydog Inc
PO Box 1465
Gun Barrel City,TX75147 		75-2756374   7,391 0     Animal-Related
(194) Tejas Missions Inc
4700 Kinsey Dr
Tyler,TX75703 		75-2896927   25,000 0     Health, General
(195) Texarkana College Foundation
2500 North Robison Road
Texarkana,TX75599 		23-7407065   16,797 0     Educational
(196) Texas A&M Foundation
401 George Bush Dr
College Station,TX77840 		74-2245072   11,000 0     Educational
(197) Texas Baptist Home for Childr
629 Farley St
Waxahachie,TX75165 		75-0838773   15,000 0     Human Service
(198) TEXAS BAPTIST MEN
5351 CATRON RD
DALLAS,TX75227 		75-2873370   20,000 0     Religion
(199) Texas Health Resources Fdn
PO Box 200038
Arlington,TX76006 		75-2022128   10,000 0     Health, General
(200) Texas Right to Life Cmte Ed F
4500 Bissonnet St Ste 305
Bellaire,TX77401 		76-0116723   25,000 0     Civil Rights
(201) Texas Wesleyan University
1201 Wesleyan Street
Fort Worth,TX76105 		75-0800691   318,631 0     Educational
(202) The Boys & Girls Club-Big Pin
PO Box 2041
Marshall,TX75671 		75-2318241   46,704 0     Youth Development
(203) The Fostering Collective
PO Box 133063
Tyler,TX75713 		83-0740398   17,238 0     Youth Development
(204) The Mentoring Alliance
1909 S Broadway Ave
Tyler,TX75701 		75-2541408   248,815 0     Youth Development
(205) The Rotary Foundation
1560 Sherman Avenue
Evanston,IL60201 		36-3245072   25,100 0     Human Service
(206) The Xtra Mile Recov Assistanc
2890 Junction Road
Ville Platte,LA70586 		81-2157984   190,000 0     Mental Health
(207) Therapet
PO Box 130118
Tyler,TX75713 		75-2554185   17,040 0     Animal Related
(208) TISD Foundation
807 W Glenwood Blvd
Tyler,TX75701 		75-2366991   34,359 0     Educational
(209) Titus County Cares
PO Box 1476
Mount Pleasant,TX75455 		35-2309053   60,091 0     Human Service
(210) TJC Foundation
PO Box 9020
Tyler,TX75711 		75-6046816   18,407 0     Educational
(211) Top Ladies of Distinction
PO Box 3595
Lufkin,TX75903 		75-1952678   30,214 0     Human Service
(212) Tributary Retreat and Trainin
6046 FM 2920 702
Spring,TX77379 		46-1625752   45,000 0     Religion
(213) Trinity School for Ministry
311 Eleventh St
Ambridge,PA15003 		25-1271008   30,000 0     Religion
(214) Troop 201 Alumni Foundation
1013 McCann Rd
Longview,TX75601 		68-0506311   9,256 0     Youth Development
(215) Truchoice Pregnancy Resource
115 Warden Ln
San Marcos,TX78666 		74-2347237   6,500 0     Human Service
(216) Twelve Way Foundation
PO Box 607
Marshall,TX75671 		41-2131469   12,970 0     Human Service
(217) TX Shakespeare Festival Fdn
PO Box 2788
Kilgore,TX75663 		75-2560413   22,852 0     Arts, Culture
(218) TX State Railroad Society
808 W Oak St
Palestine,TX75801 		27-5093749   35,000 0     Historical Preservation
(219) Tyler Civic Theater
400 Rose Park Dr
Tyler,TX75702 		75-1660397   27,926 0     Arts, Culture
(220) Tyler Day Nursery Association
2901 West Gentry Pkwy
Tyler,TX75702 		75-0827467   12,817 0     Educational
(221) Tyler Museum of Art
1300 S Mahon Ave
Tyler,TX75701 		75-6066618   47,781 0     Arts, Culture
(222) Tyler Police Foundation
711 W Ferguson St
Tyler,TX75702 		75-2234229   7,250 0     Crime
(223) Tyler Public Library
201 S College
Tyler,TX75702 		75-6000697   7,085 0     Educational
(224) Tyler Rotary Foundation
PO Box 131444
Tyler,TX75713 		75-2573215   11,035 0     Philanthropy
(225) United Methodists Higher Ed F
PO Box 340005
Nashville,TN37203 		23-7077869   10,000 0     Religion
(226) United Way of Rusk Co Inc
PO Box 775
Henderson,TX75653 		75-2916005   28,679 0     Human Service
(227) United Way of SMITH COUNTY
PO Box 10029
Tyler,TX75711 		75-0957331   17,369 0     Human Service
(228) Univerity of Oklahoma Fdn
100 Timberdell Rd
Norman,OK73072 		73-6091755   50,000 0     Educational
(229) Urban Harvest Inc
3302 Canal Street Ste 73
Houston,TX77003 		76-0501430   6,401 0     Health, General
(230) UT Development & Gift Plannin
210 W 7th St
Austin,TX78701 		74-6000203   34,481 0     Educational
(231) UT Health Science at Tyler
11937 US Hwy 271
Tyler,TX75708 		75-6001354   22,027 0     Health, General
(232) UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
PO Box 4464
Houston,TX77210 		74-1587488   86,000 0     Health, General
(233) UT SystemOFC Gift Advanceme
210 W 7th Street
Austin,TX78701 		30-0710145   100,000 0     Educational
(234) UT Tyler Cowan Center
3900 University Blvd
Tyler,TX75799 		75-1396988   173,177 0     Arts. Culture
(235) UT TYLER FOUNDATION
3900 University Blvd
TYLER,TX75799 		75-1393366   10,000 0     Educational
(236) UT Tyler Office of Advancemen
3900 University Blvd
Tyler,TX75799 		75-1396988   777,856 0     Educational
(237) Van Cliburn Foundation
201 Main Street Ste 100
Fort Worth,TX76102 		75-1098332   6,500 0     Arts, Culture
(238) Visual Arts Foundation Inc
209 E 23rd St
New York,NY10010 		13-6261474   7,999 0     Arts, Culture
(239) Voice of the Martyrs
1815 SE Bison Road
Bartlesville,OK74006 		73-1395057   12,500 0     Civil Rights
(240) Washington University
7425 Forsyth Blvd
St Louis,MO63105 		43-0653611   100,000 0     Educational
(241) Wellspring Retreat Center
PO Box 440
Whitehouse,TX75791 		23-7384172   18,000 0     Religion
(242) Whitehouse ISD Ed Foundation
104 Hwy 110 N
Whitehouse,TX75791 		46-5076728   6,555 0     Educational
(243) Winnsboro Center for the Arts
PO Box 342
Winnsboro,TX75494 		75-2957925   6,112 0     Arts, Culture
(244) Womens Fund of Smith County
3304 S Broadway Ave
Tyler,TX75701 		75-2666792   90,818 0     Philanthropy
(245) Womenary
PO Box 6296
Tyler,TX75711 		26-2923812   11,000 0     Religion
(246) Wycliffe Associates Inc
11450 Translation Way
Orlando,FL32832 		95-2584324   19,500 0     Religion
(247) Wycliffe Bible Translators
7500 W Camp Wisdom Rd
Dallas,TX75236 		95-3494561   24,400 0     Religion
(248) Young Audiences of NE Tex
200 E Amherst
Tyler,TX75701 		75-2747921   33,870 0     Arts, Culture
(249) Young Life Processing Center
420 N Cascade Ave
Colorado Spring,CO80903 		84-0385934   124,500 0     Youth Development
(250) YOUNG LIFE TYLER
PO BOX 7763
TYLER,TX75711 		84-0385934   76,598 0     Religion
(251) Youth With a Mission
PO Box 3000
Garden Valley,TX75711 		23-7136015   13,600 0     Religion
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2022

Schedule I (Form 990) 2022
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1) Educational Scholarships 202 373,382      
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used East Texas Communities Foundation retains records for the amounts awarded. Eligibility is determined using Guidestar or IRS publication 78. East Texas Communities Foundation keeps all grant applications and charitable grant recommendation forms on file. Selection criteria (for competitive grants) uses an evaluator score and comments which are kept on file.Competitive grants require formal annual reporting from the grantee regarding the use of funds. All other grants include a written designation which communicates any specific restrictions on the use of grant funds.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
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Name of the organization
EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

75-2309138
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2022

Schedule J (Form 990) 2022
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1Kyle L Penney
President 		(i)

(ii)		 187,871
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  		3,500
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  		10,099
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  		5,805
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  		207,275
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2022
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large image Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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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 40 2,349,253 Mkt Avg Hi/Lo
10 Securities—Closely held stock . X 1 228,820 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
1
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 isn't 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 nonstandard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization didn't 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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Schedule M (Form 990) (2022)
Schedule M (Form 990) (2022)
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Part IISupplemental 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.
Return Reference Explanation
Part I, Line 32, Hire and Use of Third Parties UPON RECEIPT OF A NON-CASH ASSET, THE FOUNDATION SOMETIMES SOLICITS PROPOSALS FROM REPUTABLE THIRD PARTY PROFESSIONALS EXPERIENCED IN LIQUIDATING THE RESPECTIVE ASSETS/ASSET CLASS. THE FOUNDATION MAY OR MAY NOT THEN UTILIZE ITS SUPPORTING FOUNDATION OR ENGAGE ONE OF THE THIRD PARTIES TO HANDLE THE MARKETING AND LIQUIDATION PROCESS.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)

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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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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 A, Line 2 Tony Morgan and Garnett Brookshire Business RelationshipTony Morgan and Peter Boyd Business Relationship
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b 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 and as conflicts arise during normal board deliberations and actions. Directors with conflicts will abstain from voting on issues in which there is a conflict.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a 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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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
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 Ste 210

Tyler,TX75702
27-0679342 		Holds assets w/ potential risk of liab TX 501(c)(3) 11A, TYPE 1 East Texas Communities Foundation
 
 
No












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Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
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Part III
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












Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
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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
 
No
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
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
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
Yes
 
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

 s 104,782 CASH





Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
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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) 2021
Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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