Tecumseh Foundation
Accepts applications
Tecumseh Foundation is a private foundation in Abilene, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 40 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $210,200. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.7 million
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$210,200
- Assets$32.3 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 39 | $28.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 40 | $32.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Missy Kampert PO Box 701, Abilene, TX 79604 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (325) 627-7070 |
| What to submit | All applications should be written |
| Restrictions | Recipients must be tax-exempt entities |
What Tecumseh Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 12 | $1.0 million |
| Texas | 24 | $502,750 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $150,000 |
| New York | 2 | $20,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Academy Ca Fund | Operational support | $210,200 |
| Momentum Advisory Collective | Operational support | $200,000 |
| Upaya Zen Center | Operational support | $150,000 |
| Comitis Crisis Center Inc | Operational support | $100,000 |
| Environment Colorado | Operational support | $100,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Operational support | $100,000 |
| San Miguel County Search and Rescue | Operational support | $100,000 |
| Telluride Medical Center Foundation | Operational support | $100,000 |
| Telluride Mountain Club | Operational support | $100,000 |
| Telluride Science Research Center | Operational support | $100,000 |
| Explore Austin | Operational support | $85,000 |
| Hospice Austin | Operational support | $62,500 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Dumb Friends League | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Mountainfilm | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Champions Off the Field | Operational support | $20,000 |
| Moosilauke Fresh Air Scholarship Fund | Operational support | $20,000 |
| The Muny Conservancy for Heritage | Operational support | $12,500 |
| Ski & Snowboard Club Vail | Operational support | $10,450 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Mobile Loaves and Fishes | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Prodigy Ventures Inc | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Zachary Scott Theatre | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Austin PBS Membership | Operational support | $6,000 |
| Austin Pets Alive | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Emancipet | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Kiwanis of Greater Abilene Foundation | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Pease Park Conservancy | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the LBJ Library | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Helping Hand Home for Children | Operational support | $2,500 |
| National Cutting Horse Foundation | Operational support | $2,500 |
| National Park Foundation | Operational support | $2,500 |
| University of Texas Systems Office of External Relations | Operational support | $2,500 |
| American Quarter Horse Foundation | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Austin German Shepherd Rescue | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Maj for A Mission | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Safe Place | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Operational support | $500 |
| People's Community Clinic | Operational support | $500 |
| West Austin Neighborhood Group | Operational support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- John J Matthews
- Margaret Matthews
- Watt Matthews
- Dennis Wilkinson
Questions people ask
Does Tecumseh Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Tecumseh Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Tecumseh Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John J Matthews (President/Director), Margaret Matthews (Vice President/Director), Watt Matthews (Secretary/Director) and Dennis Wilkinson (Treasurer/Director).
What does Tecumseh Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.