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First Community Cares Foundation

Private-foundation scholarship · Texas · published from the foundation’s own IRS filing

Everything below comes from the foundation’s Form 990-PF (tax period ending 2023-12-31) — the public filing where a foundation that accepts applications must state who to contact, how to apply, its deadlines, and its restrictions. Free to read, always.

Deadline
See the foundation’s filing
Applications go to
Houston, TX
Foundation assets
$55,686
end of filing year

Who is eligible

“We partner with schools, youth organizations, food pantries, educational foundations and veteran programs throughout the local community. First community cares foundation focuses on collaborating with charities at their events in the communities we serve. If you are part of a local organization whose mission aligns with ours, we look forward to learning how we can support your efforts by submitting a donation request for review. First community cares foundation awards scholarships annually to deserving high school graduates pursuing college/university education. You must be a member of first community credit union, located in houston, tx, for at least 90 days to qualify.”

Restrictions are quoted from the filing’s own words. A foundation’s mailing address doesn’t always decide who’s eligible — the restriction text above does.

How to apply

“Charitable event donations: donation requests may be made via our website (https://firstcomcares.org/requestdonations). We'll need information about your organization, specifically, a description of the event you are holding, when and where the event will take place, and who will benefit. Please tell us what kind of donation you are requesting (financial or in-kind) and whether we have previously assisted your organization and if so, when? If you have a flyer or brochure in .pdf format, you will have the opportunity to upload it with the donation request. Scholarships: to begin the application process, click the "register" button on our website (https://fccu-applications.smapply.io/prog/2024_fccf_scholarship/). Once you register, you will receive an email from [email protected] confirming your successful registration and inviting you to enter the application portal. Once in the portal, follow the step-by-step instructions.”

Application contact

Deadline

“Events: 30 days in advance of your event. Scholarships: apply mid-august thru late january”

We don’t compute a date we can’t verify — the filing’s own words above are the best available record. Confirm with the foundation.

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First Community Cares Foundation — frequently asked

Who is eligible for First Community Cares Foundation?

The foundation's filing states: "We partner with schools, youth organizations, food pantries, educational foundations and veteran programs throughout the local community. First community cares foundation focuses on collaborating with charities at their events in the communities we serve. If you are part of a local organization whose mission aligns with ours, we look forward to learning how we can support your efforts by submitting a donation request for review. First community cares foundation awards scholarships annually to deserving high school graduates pursuing college/university education. You must be a member of first community credit union, located in houston, tx, for at least 90 days to qualify." Always confirm current eligibility with the foundation before applying.

What is the deadline for First Community Cares Foundation?

The filing describes the deadline as: "Events: 30 days in advance of your event. Scholarships: apply mid-august thru late january" Confirm the exact date with the foundation.

How do I apply to First Community Cares Foundation?

From the filing: "Charitable event donations: donation requests may be made via our website (https://firstcomcares.org/requestdonations). We'll need information about your organization, specifically, a description of the event you are holding, when and where the event will take place, and who will benefit. Please tell us what kind of donation you are requesting (financial or in-kind) and whether we have previously assisted your organization and if so, when? If you have a flyer or brochure in .pdf format, you will have the opportunity to upload it with the donation request. Scholarships: to begin the application process, click the "register" button on our website (https://fccu-applications.smapply.io/prog/2024_fccf_scholarship/). Once you register, you will receive an email from [email protected] confirming your successful registration and inviting you to enter the application portal. Once in the portal, follow the step-by-step instructions." Applications go to the contact listed on this page in Houston, TX.

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Where this information comes from

Every fact on this page is published from the foundation’s own IRS Form 990-PF for the tax period ending 2023-12-31 (EIN 872144290). Part XV of that form is where a private foundation that accepts unsolicited applications must tell the IRS — and the public — who to send applications to, what to include, any deadlines, and any restrictions on awards. Most of these programs are never listed on scholarship search sites; the filing is often the only public record they exist.

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