The Tj & Laverne Plunkett

EIN 752651793

Kilgore, TX 75662 |(903) 657-6225

Total Given 2016–2020
$591K
53 grants · $118K avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$6K
typical small grants · $5K–$10K
grant size
22%
balanced · 9/40 multi-year
repeat
$2.2M
Assets (2019)
40
Distinct Recipients

About

THE TJ & LAVERNE PLUNKETT FOUNDATION HAS CEASED TO EXIST AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2020. A FINAL DISTRIBUTION OF ALL REMAINING ASSETS OF THE FOUNDATION HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED TO THE EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION, 315 NORTH BROADWAY, SUITE 210, TYLER, TEXAS 75702 ON DECEMBER 17, 2020. THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE PUBLICALLY TRADED SECURITIES DISTRIBUTED TO THE EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION WAS 2,013,749.31.

Focus Areas

Education Health Arts & Culture Environment Human Services

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person WILLIAM J PLUNKETT
Phone (903) 657-6225
Deadlines NONE - FOUNDATION HOLDS SEMI-ANNUAL MEETINGS IN JUNE AND DECEMBER AND APPLICATIONS ARE APPROVED/REJE
How to Apply DESCRIPTION OF REQUESTING ORGANIZATION, PROPOSED AMOUNT AND USE, COPY OF IRS EXEMPT STATUS LETTER
Restrictions ONLY TO TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS IN TEXAS QUALIFYING AS SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 $127K $2.0M $255K 18
2018 $136K $1.9M $111K 18
2019 N/A $2.2M $140K N/A
2020 $328K $0 $125K 17

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 53 grants on record

Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$6K
Average
$11K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$100K

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

WP
William J Plunkett 4+ yrs
President Leadership
SW
Sue Ann Wooster 4+ yrs
Vice President Leadership
TW
Tony Wooster 4+ yrs
Treasurer Leadership
SP
Sarah L Plunkett 4+ yrs
Secretary Leadership

Grants Awarded (53 total)

Purpose
First Baptist Church Henderson Henderson, TX $100,000 GENERAL OPERATIONS-MINISTRY/SUPPORT 2020
Blackland Prarie Raptor Center Lucas, TX $50,000 CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION 2020
Caddo Lake Institute Shreveport, LA $50,000 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AWARENESS 2020
East Texas Communities Foundation Tyler, TX $32,291 SIMPLIFIED CHARITABLE GIVING 2020
East Texas Food Bank Tyler, TX $25,000 GENERAL OPERATIONS-FOOD PROVISION 2016
East Texas Food Bank Tyler, TX $25,000 FOOD PROVISION FOR THE NEEDY 2018
East Texas Food Bank Tyler, TX $15,000 FOOD PROVISION FOR THE NEEDY 2020
Asbury House Child Enrichment Cntr Longview, TX $10,000 CHILD CARE SERVICES 2020
Christian Women'S Job Corps of Rusk Henderson, TX $10,000 PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR UNDER-RESOURCED 2020
Henderson Food Bank Henderson, TX $10,000 FOOD PROVISION FOR THE NEEDY 2020
The Salvation Army of Longview Longview, TX $10,000 MINISTRY IN NEEDS ASSESSMENT 2020
Asbury House Child Enrichment Cntr Longview, TX $10,000 GENERAL OPERATIONS-CHILD CARE SERVIC 2016
Henderson Food Bank Henderson, TX $10,000 GENERAL OPERATIONS-FOOD PROVISION 2016
Christian Women'S Job Corps of Rusk Henderson, TX $10,000 GENERAL OPERATIONS-SUPPORT 2016
Henderson Civic Theater Henderson, TX $10,000 GENERAL OPERATIONS-CULTURAL 2016
Asbury House Child Enrichment Cntr Longview, TX $10,000 CHILD CARE SERVICES 2018
Henderson Food Bank Henderson, TX $10,000 FOOD PROVISION FOR THE NEEDY 2018
Christian Women'S Job Corps of Rusk Henderson, TX $10,000 PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR UNDER-RESOURCED 2018
Son Shine Lighthouse Ministries Overton, TX $10,000 MINISTRY TO WOMEN AND CHILDREN 2018
Newgate Mission Longview, TX $10,000 MINISTRY/SUPPORT TO FAMILIES 2018
Keep Henderson Beautiful Henderson, TX $10,000 ENVIRONMENT AWARENESS 2018
Dors Community Services Longview, TX $7,000 GENERAL OPERATIONS-YOUTH SERVICES 2016
Rusk County Friends Helping Friends Henderson, TX $6,000 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE 2020
Rusk County Friends Helping Friends Henderson, TX $6,000 GENERAL OPERATIONS-MEDICAL ASSISTANC 2016
Newgate Mission Longview, TX $6,000 GENERAL OPERATIONS-MINISTRY/SUPPORT 2016