Private foundation · EIN 75-2791649 · Dallas, Texas · Human services

American Community Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $840K total, median $50K. 71% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$840K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in TX
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.5M

Grants paid in 2025

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Highland Park United Methodist ChurchDallas, TXGeneral support$450K
Educational FIRST StepsDallas, TXGeneral support$145K
Manresa House of RetreatsConvent, LAGeneral support$100K
Union Gospel MissionDallas, TXTimothy project$50K
Louisiana Parole Project IncBaton Rouge, LAGeneral support$50K
Hunters for the HungryAustin, TXCommunity outreach$25K
Trinity Loaves and FishesTrinity, TXGeneral support$20K

By state: Texas 5 · Louisiana 2

About this foundation

American Community Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of William D Elliott, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does American Community Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does American Community Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $840K across 7 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does American Community Trust give?

Texas (5 grants), Louisiana (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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