J Tom Eady Charitable Trust
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes, with a strong emphasis on education, community services, and human welfare. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing local community resources, as evidenced by its funding of scholarships, charitable operations, and capital improvements for organizations such as the YMCA, churches, and educational institutions. The foundation primarily serves the Corsicana area, focusing on initiatives that promote youth development, community health, and human services. Through its grants, it aims to foster a supportive environment for both individuals and organizations in need.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small or mid-sized Corsicana/Navarro County Texas nonprofit, church, school, scholarship program, or community service organization seeking operating support, scholarships, or local capital improvements.
Good Fit
- • Located in Corsicana or Navarro County, Texas (in-state presence).
- • Request is for charitable operations, scholarships, or capital improvements.
- • Request size matches typical grants (many awards around $5K median, with multiple awards in the $10K–$85K range).
- • Organization can provide IRS determination letter and concise purpose statement.
- • Local credibility or existing relationships in the community.
Geography
Observed giving is geographically narrow: all recorded grants were made in Texas with heavy concentration in Corsicana/Navarro County.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows roughly 40 distinct independent recipients spanning charities, churches, education, arts, youth development and human services; a stable core of repeat grantees exists alongside new entrants.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new grantees (11 new recipients in 2024) plus published application instructions and a named mail/phone contact indicate unfamiliar applicants have a realistic path to be considered.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
