Texas Bank and Trust – Spirit of Giving Fund

Rolling Community Funding for Nonprofits in East and North Texas

Texas Bank and Trust’s Spirit of Giving Fund provides financial, volunteer, and in-kind support to nonprofit organizations and community initiatives serving East and North Texas. Funding focuses on education, community services, health, arts and culture, and economic development, with priority given to organizations operating within the bank’s local trade areas.

Organization: Texas Bank and Trust
Support Type: Charitable contributions, volunteer support, and in-kind support
Geographic Focus: East and North Texas communities within Texas Bank and Trust trade areas
Application Timeline: Rolling / year-round

About the Funder

Texas Bank and Trust is an independent community bank serving communities throughout East and North Texas. Through its Spirit of Giving initiative, the bank combines financial contributions, employee volunteerism, and in-kind assistance to support organizations working to improve quality of life in the communities it serves.

The bank’s community investments are intended to enhance economic opportunity, financial self-sufficiency, educational advancement, health and welfare, and overall quality of life.

What This Program Supports

Texas Bank and Trust directs Spirit of Giving support toward five primary impact areas:

Education & Literacy Advancement

Programs and organizations that improve educational opportunities and promote literacy within local communities.

Community Outreach & Welfare Services

Organizations providing essential services and assistance to individuals and families in need.

Health Initiatives & Awareness

Programs that improve community health, promote wellness, or increase awareness of important health issues.

Arts & Cultural Enrichment

Organizations and initiatives that strengthen local communities through arts, culture, and related enrichment opportunities.

Economic Development

Programs designed to expand economic opportunity and strengthen the economic vitality of local communities.

Geographic Eligibility

Primary consideration is given to organizations providing services within Texas Bank and Trust’s trade areas in East and North Texas.

The bank currently maintains banking centers in communities including:

• Canton
• Flower Mound
• Forney
• Fort Worth
• Frisco
• Gladewater
• Hideaway
• Lindale
• Longview
• Marshall
• Overton
• Richardson
• Terrell
• Tyler
• Van

Organizations should demonstrate a clear connection to communities served by Texas Bank and Trust.

Eligibility & Preferences

Texas Bank and Trust prioritizes organizations and initiatives that:

• Serve communities within the bank’s trade areas
• Produce a positive and measurable local impact
• Address education, social services, health, arts and culture, or economic development
• Improve quality of life for residents of East and North Texas

Requests are considered throughout the year.

Organizations may generally receive no more than two financial contributions from Texas Bank and Trust during a calendar year without prior approval from Executive Management.

Funding is not automatically renewed. Previous recipients must submit a new request for continued support.

Ineligible Requests

Texas Bank and Trust generally does not provide direct financial support to:

• Individuals
• Political campaigns or candidates
• Employment unions
• Organizations primarily providing services outside the bank’s service areas
• Organizations raising funds primarily for administrative or operational expenses
• Organizations raising funds for travel-related expenses for groups of individuals

Funding Amounts

Texas Bank and Trust does not publish standard contribution amounts.

Annual Spirit of Giving funds are limited, and not every request can be funded.

Timeline & Review

📅 Application Timeline: Rolling / year-round
📅 Funding Frequency: Organizations generally may receive up to two financial contributions per calendar year without special approval
📅 Renewals: Not automatic; organizations must submit a new request for additional support

Application / Request Process

All requests for Spirit of Giving financial support must be submitted in writing.

Requests may be submitted:

• At any Texas Bank and Trust branch location
• Directly to the Texas Bank and Trust Marketing Division
• By mail to: TBT Spirit of Giving, P.O. Box 3188, Longview, TX 75606
• By fax to 903-237-1890

Organizations with questions about funding considerations may contact the Marketing Division at 903-237-5583.

Apply / Learn More:

➡️ https://www.texasbankandtrust.com/about/who-we-are

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is particularly relevant for local nonprofits that:

• Operate in East or North Texas communities served by Texas Bank and Trust
• Have a strong local community presence
• Work in education, literacy, health, human services, arts and culture, or economic development
• Can demonstrate measurable community impact
• Are looking for a rolling corporate giving opportunity rather than a once-a-year competitive grant cycle

The rolling application process may make the Spirit of Giving Fund especially useful for organizations seeking corporate support for local programs and community initiatives.

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Rolling / year-round
Geographic Priority: Texas Bank and Trust trade areas in East and North Texas
Funding Amount: Not published
Best Suited For: Local nonprofits and community organizations serving communities near Texas Bank and Trust banking centers