East Texas Giving Day

What is East Texas Giving Day?

East Texas Giving Day is an 18-hour online event that provides critical funding for our area nonprofits. East Texas Communities Foundation partners with area nonprofits to give donors across East Texas a chance to raise funds for local needs. The purpose of an area-wide Giving Day is to bring the region together on one day and as one community, raising money and awareness for East Texas nonprofits. This initiative, organized by East Texas Communities Foundation (ETCF), provides citizens across ETCF’s 32-county service area an easy platform to support the mission of local nonprofits that serve our communities. 

When is East Texas Giving Day?

Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to midnight, Central Standard Time.

Where is East Texas Giving Day?

East Texas Giving Day is an online event. Most of the activity will take place via our EastTexasGivingDay.org website.

In addition, East Texas Communities Foundation and some nonprofits are hosting events across the region.  News and updates will be posted regularly on these social media sites:

Facebook: facebook.com/SimplifiedGivingX: #ETGivingDay

Why give on Giving Day?

The purpose of an area-wide Giving Day is to bring the region together on one day and as one community, raising money and awareness for East Texas nonprofits. This initiative, organized by East Texas Communities Foundation (ETCF), provides citizens across ETCF’s 32 county service area an easy platform to support the mission of local nonprofits that serve our communities.

One of the pillars of ETCF’s mission is to provide simple ways for donors to achieve their charitable goals. By providing an 18-hour online fundraising event, ETCF offers the public an opportunity to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for local nonprofits.

How do you determine which nonprofits are eligible to participate?

To participate in East Texas Giving Day, a nonprofit must be located in, or primarily serve one of the 32 counties in East Texas Communities Foundation’s (ETCF) service area. The 32 counties served by ETCF include Anderson, Angelina, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Delta, Franklin, Freestone, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hopkins, Houston, Lamar, Leon, Marion, Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Rains, Red River, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Trinity, Upshur, Van Zandt and Wood.

In addition, they must be in good standing with the IRS. Each nonprofit’s page will include a link to its own website, mission statement, and information about its work in the community. This content is intended to provide donors with more detailed information on the organization’s goals and use of its charitable dollars.

Does the East Texas Communities Foundation endorse each participating organization’s mission and programs?

East Texas Giving Day is proud to support area donors as they come together on one day to give to their favorite nonprofits or to new causes near to their hearts. We encourage you to find organizations that align with your passions and values. While ETCF does verify the charitable status of every nonprofit that participates in East Texas Giving Day, ETCF does not screen or select organizations on the basis of their charitable purposes or their missions. Giving Day eligibility is based solely on providing services in on 32-county service area and an organization’s current status as a recognized Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity. Therefore, approval of an organization’s participation in East Texas Giving Day does not constitute an endorsement of the organization or its mission by ETCF or any Giving Day partners.

Each Giving Day nonprofit page provides the organization’s mission, images, and links to its social media channels. Each nonprofit’s page also includes a link to its website to provide you with more detailed information on the organization’s mission and use of its charitable dollars.

How much money does ETCF make on East Texas Giving Day? 

Nothing.  ETCF has invested significant staff time and financial resources into the creation and execution of East Texas Giving Day to provide area nonprofits with a simplified platform to reach new donors.  ETCF will receive no compensation for hosting East Texas Giving Day. Each participating nonprofit will pay a registration fee. This registration fee is used to promote the event regionally through various media purchases.

How can I find out more about East Texas Communities Foundation?

Visit our website at www.etcf.org or call 903-533-0208 or toll-free 866-533-3823.