Brownsville Foundation for Health
Accepts applications
Brownsville Foundation for Health is a private foundation in Brownsville, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $272,886 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $9,845 and the largest $70,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$272,886
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$9,845
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$8.6 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $304,510 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $204,106 | 13 | $7.6 million |
| 2024 | $304,510 | 21 | $8.0 million |
| 2025 | $272,886 | 21 | $8.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | United Way of Southern Cameron Coun 634 E Levee, Brownsville, TX 78520 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (956) 548-6880 |
| What to submit | Grant application form: full name & address of applicant, name and phone number of contact person, toal amount of grant requested, attached detailed description of purpose of grant, first date funds will be needed, detailed budget of how grant will be used, period of time over which funds will be expended, listing of directors and officers, IRS exempt determination letter indicating that the organizating is exempt under 501(c)(3), a copy of the most recently-filed form 990. If the applicant is a governmental entity, they must attach a letter from their legal counsel stating that you are an organization described in sections 170(b)(1)(a)(v) and 170(c)(1) of the code. The governmental entity must also describe all applications they have made to other grant making organiztions for similar purposes, status of their approval, amounts requested, and amounts approved. |
| Deadlines | January 31st |
| Restrictions | On the application, the applicant lists the purpose of the grant. The foundation reserves the right to obtain any funds which have been improperly used. |
What Brownsville Foundation for Health funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 20 | $262,886 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Southern Cameron County | Support health & education | $70,000 |
| Rio Grande Valley Philanthropic Foundation | Support education | $35,000 |
| Zoological Society | Support wildlife and education | $23,400 |
| Guadalupe Education Center | Support education | $15,000 |
| Tip of Texas Family Outreach | Support health & education | $15,000 |
| Community Development Corporation of Brownsville | Support housing and education | $10,000 |
| Friendship of Women | Support health & education | $10,000 |
| St Joseph Academy | Support education | $10,000 |
| Teach for America | Support education | $10,000 |
| The Children's Museum of Brownsville | Support education | $10,000 |
| Good Neighbor Settlement | Support health | $9,845 |
| Idea Public Schools | Support education | $8,000 |
| Cameron County Children's Advocacy Centers | Support health & safety | $7,500 |
| Sunshine Haven | Support health | $6,672 |
| Big Heros | Support education | $6,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas | Support education | $5,439 |
| Planned Parenthood | Support health | $5,000 |
| Villa Maria Language Institute | Support education | $5,000 |
| Life & Family Pregnancy Center | Support health | $5,000 |
| Recovery Center of Cameron County | Support health | $3,060 |
| Brownsville Society for Crippled Children | Support health | $2,970 |
Officers and trustees
- David Garza
- Antonio M Diaz MD
- Mike Garcia
- Reba Cardenas McNair
- Robin Cowen
Questions people ask
Does Brownsville Foundation for Health accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January 31st.
How much does Brownsville Foundation for Health give?
$272,886 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $9,845.
Who runs Brownsville Foundation for Health?
Its 2025 filing lists David Garza (Chairman), Antonio M Diaz MD (Secretary), Mike Garcia (Member) and Reba Cardenas McNair (Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Brownsville Foundation for Health fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.