Formosa Plastics Religious Trust No 183
Historical FunderPort Lavaca, Texas · EIN 74-6432974 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,038 and $1,800.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | FORMOSA PLASTICS RELIGIOUS TRUST |
|---|---|
| Address | P O BOX 7, PORT LAVACA TX 77979 |
| Phone | 3615526726 |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING AND MUST INCLUDE SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE TO ASSURE THE TRUSTEES THE APPLICANT IS A QUALIFIED RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION TO WHICH THE TRUST MAY PROVIDE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PERTINENT INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE CODE AND REGULATIONS. THE APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE, AT A MINIMUM, A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM FOR WHICH FUNDING IS SOUGHT, WHAT BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM ARE GOING TO BE, AND THE COSTS OF THE PROGRAM. |
| Deadlines | ANNUALLY SEPTEMBER 30 |
| Restrictions | CALHOUN, VICTORIA AND JACKSON COUNTIES OF TEXAS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul Lutheran Church | Edna, TX | Vacation bible school | $2,600 |
| First Assembly Church of God - Edna | Edna, TX | Youth & children's camps | $2,445 |
| First United Methodist Church - Edn | Edna, TX | Vacation bibile school and summer camp | $2,300 |
| First Baptist Church - Lolita | Lolita, TX | FALL FESTIVAL & Summer camps | $2,300 |
| Texas Buddhist Association | Houston, TX | Dharma Talk, Meditation Program & LANTERN FESTIVAL | $1,800 |
| First Baptist Church | Port O Connor, TX | Youth summer camp | $1,300 |
| Grace Speaks Ministries | Port Lavaca, TX | Youth activities: camps mission outreach and or conferences | $1,300 |
| First United Methodist | Port Lavaca, TX | Clothing in Love Free clothing Store | $1,300 |
| Baptist Temple Church | Edna, TX | Religious educational equipment | $1,300 |
| Friendship Bible Church | Victoria, TX | Youth camp | $1,300 |
| Community Transformation CHURCH | Victoria, TX | Young Life Camp | $1,300 |
| Northside Baptist Church | Victoria, TX | Vacation Bible School | $1,300 |
| Emmanuel Lutheran Church | Inez, TX | Leader care retreat | $1,200 |
| Awakening Mind Chan Center | Houston, TX | Lecture Series on Noble Strategy | $1,100 |
| First Baptist Church | Port Lavaca, TX | Upward Basketball Program with devotional | $1,038 |
| Alamo Heights Baptist Church | Port Lavaca, TX | Vacation bible school | $1,000 |
| Six Mile Assembly of God Church | Port Lavaca, TX | Vacation Bible School | $900 |
| Calhoun County Community Minstries | Port Lavaca, TX | Purchase Bibles, Christian literature, and religious children's books | $800 |
| Point Comfort Seafarers Center | Point Comfort, TX | Vacation bible school | $800 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($5,200). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,583 | 23 |
| 2024 | $31,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $23,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610549349100811
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-6432974
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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