Frequently asked questions

The ETMC Foundation is focused on strategic grant making aimed at improving the health, education, and quality of life of East Texans.

Applications are accepted from non-profit organizations that serve populations within 75 miles of Tyler, Texas. These include Anderson, Camp, Cherokee, Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hopkins, Marion, Nacogdoches, Rusk, Smith, Titus, Upshur, Van Zandt, and Wood counties.

We are interested in health and education-related programs aimed at achieving sustainable improvements in health outcomes. We are particularly interested in services that focus on under-served and/or at-risk populations in ways that address the unique needs of our citizens.

As echoed by many experts, the ETMC Foundation is also concerned with the all-too-limited behavioral health services available in our communities. As such, we are interested in those programs that support early behavioral health interventions, particularly for adolescents, and programs designed to train and retain exceptional behavioral health professionals.

The Foundation will not consider applications from individuals, strictly religious/sectarian causes, or religious institutions. It will not provide general operating funds, nor will it fund budget deficits, debt retirement, lobbying, or election influence. Additionally, your organization cannot be considered a “private foundation” as described by Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.