Background
Grants Analysis
Projects Funded
Application Guidelines
404 Fourth St.
Palacios, TX 77465
512-972-5241
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| The Trull Foundation | ||
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Background |
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Philosophy/Focus |
Concerned with
improving the quality of life, especially for those living in poor or
oppressed conditions.
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Major Fields of Interest |
Education, welfare,
religious advancement, children and youth; minority populations; underserved
populations; regional South Texas.
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Type of Grants |
Operating expenses;
seed money; matching funds; multiple-year grants.
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Grants Restrictions |
Prefer to fund
within the Palacios area and South Texas. Generally have enough left over
to fund other parts of the state. No grants made to individuals;
application packets only sent to applicants with 501 (c) (3) designation
letter.
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Number of Staff |
1 full-time
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Assets |
Year ended
12/31/96: $21,976,992
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Grants Analysis |
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Total Annual Giving |
$893,092; about 7%
of that to health-related programs
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Number Funded |
Several hundreds
overall
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Typical Range |
$500 - $10,000;
average grant $5,000 |
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Cancer/Prevention/Control Projects Funded |
$1,500 to American
Institute for Cancer Research for Public Education Programs; American
Cancer Society for Patient Services Program in Matagorda County.
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Application Guidelines |
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Selection Criteria |
Priority areas are:
Palacios area (12% of grants); women, pre-adolescents; Mexican Americans
in South Texas.
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Application Procedure |
Initial contact
best through letter and include 501(c) (3) designation. Request an
application packet in initial letter.
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Key Dates |
Grants Committee
meets monthly
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Contact Person |
Ruby Penland,
Administrative Assistant
404 Fourth St. Palacios, TX 77465 512-972-5241 |