Blog Posts
A.D. Francis Endowment Accepting Applications from Winnsboro Nonprofits
The A.D. Francis Endowment Fund will be accepting grant applications through 5:00 p.m. Monday, August 10, 2020. Applicants are limited to public charities in the Winnsboro, Texas area and must be submitted electronically at ww.etcf.org. “We are pleased to carry out...
Giving Strategies for 2018
There has been much ado on the potential impact of tax reform on charitable giving lately! While there is still much conjecture, I’m pleased to report that there are a couple of strategies that proactive donors should be considering this year. As a reminder, there...
East Texas Giving Day – Convenience of Online Giving
How often does a package arrive at your home? I remember as a kid ordering by phone from the J.C. Penney catalog and going to the store to pick up my merchandise when it arrived. It probably took a minimum of four weeks from order to pick up. We’ve come a long way...
Let your philanthropy bloom; find a ‘master philanthropy gardener’
Let Your Philanthropy Bloom – Find A Master Philanthropy Gardener My azaleas are probably not going to make it on the cover of BScene or Tyler Today. In fact, there are quite a few of them that are not sure if they want to make an appearance this spring or not. It’s...
With Your Philanthropy, It’s OK to Vote Early and Often
It is an election year and candidates running for various offices are busy making their case for your support. If you are like me, you may be scanning the ballot for candidates that share your values. It is hard to predict exactly what opportunities and challenges an...
Let Saint Valentine’s Key Unlock Your Philanthropy
The history behind Valentine’s Day actually is based upon multiple individuals across history who share the same name. Fortunately for us, each of these Valentine’s shared altruistic characteristics and acts of service that have been woven together with cultural...
Charity Is Still The Main Rule
As we begin a new year under a new tax code, you may be wondering what the new rules are for individual charitable giving. I urge you to consider charitable giving rules not only from a tax perspective but from a personal perspective. The technical answer from a tax...
New Tools for Charitable Donor
In my opinion, some of the finest signs of progress and growth in Tyler over the last 10 years have been the opening of Northern Tool and Equipment and Harbor Freight Tools. I love tools. Perusing the aisles of Harbor Freight Tools is just as fun for me as going to...
Year End Reflections and Resolve
Depending on when you are reading this article, it may be too late to make a gift that will count toward your 2017 itemized deductions, but it is not too late to consider how your gifts impact the lives of others. You are probably not alone if you are attempting to...
Commerce Drives Philanthropy
It is a great pleasure for East Texas Communities Foundation to receive the 2017 Small Business of the Year Award from the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce. When you think of local small businesses contributing to the economic vitality of our community, most people...