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Tecumseh Foundation is a private corporation based in ABILENE, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is John Joseph Matthews. It holds total assets of $32.3M. Annual income is reported at $3.4M. Total assets have grown from $2.5M in 2011 to $32.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and Colorado. According to available records, Tecumseh Foundation has made 172 grants totaling $7.7M, with a median grant of $12K. Annual giving has decreased from $2.2M in 2021 to $1.7M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.8M distributed across 82 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $330K, with an average award of $45K. The foundation has supported 75 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, Texas, District of Columbia, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$42K
Largest Grant
$310K
Based on 51 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Tecumseh Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 172 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, TX, DC.
Tecumseh Foundation has distributed a total of $7.7M across 172 grants. The median grant size is $12K, with an average of $45K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $330K.
Recipients must be tax-exempt entities.
Tecumseh Foundation is headquartered in ABILENE, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watt Matthews | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Margaret Matthews | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John J Matthews | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dennis Wilkinson | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$32.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$32.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
172
Total Giving
$7.7M
Average Grant
$45K
Median Grant
$12K
Unique Recipients
75
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Academy Ca FundOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $330K | 2023 |
| Telluride Medical Center FoundationOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Telluride, CO | $200K | 2023 |
| Comitis Crisis Center IncOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Aurora, CO | $200K | 2023 |
| Telluride Mountain ClubOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Telluride, CO | $100K | 2023 |
| San Miguel County Search And RescueOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Telluride, CO | $100K | 2023 |
| Environment ColoradoOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $100K | 2023 |
| Children'S Hospital Colorado FoundationOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Aurora, CO | $100K | 2023 |
| Upaya Zen CenterOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $100K | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of The RockiesOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $100K | 2023 |
| Canine Companions For IndependenceOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Irving, TX | $70K | 2023 |
| Dumb Friends LeagueOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $50K | 2023 |
| Prodigy Ventures IncOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Toronto | $50K | 2023 |
| Explore AustinOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| MountainfilmOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Telluride, CO | $30K | 2023 |
| Mack Jack And McconaugheyOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Hospice AustinOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $13K | 2023 |
| Central Texas Food BankOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| EmancipetOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| The Muny Conservancy For HeritageOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| Zachary Scott TheatreOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $6K | 2023 |
| Opera ColoradoOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Englewood, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Austin Pbs MembershipOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Austin Pets AliveOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Kiwanis Of Greater Abilene FoundationOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Abilene, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Blanton Museum Of ArtOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| National Quarter Horse AssociationOPARIONAL SUPPORT | Amarillo, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| National Cutting Horse FoundationOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Fort Worth, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| St David'S Episcopal ChurchOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| National Park FoundationOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| University Of Texas Systems Office Of External RelationsOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Junior League Of AustinOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Austin German Shepherd RescueOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Manor, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Abilene, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Kamukama FoundationOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Champions Off The FieldOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| The Safe AllianceOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| The American Himalayan FoundationOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Texas State History Museum FoundationOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| West Austin Neighborhood GroupOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $250 | 2023 |
| Telluride Science Research CenterOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Telluride, CO | $100K | 2022 |
| Project WorthmoreOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Aurora, CO | $100K | 2022 |
| World Central KitchenOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $100K | 2022 |