Ed Rachal Foundation
Accepts applications
Ed Rachal Foundation is a private foundation in Corpus Christi, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $27.5 million in 344 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $5.4 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$27.5 million
- Number of grants344
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$5.4 million
- Assets$825 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $24.5 million the year before.
36% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $26.9 million | 248 | $724 million |
| 2023 | $24.5 million | 272 | $722 million |
| 2024 | $27.5 million | 344 | $825 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Paul D Altheide 555 N Carancahua Suite 700, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (361) 881-9040 |
| What to submit | See foundation website: www.edrachal.org for guidelines and application. Available upon request. |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | Grants limited geographically to the state of Texas. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ed Rachal Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 342 | $27.5 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Halo Flight | Asset purchase | $5.4 million |
| Louise Allen Foundation | General operations | $5.0 million |
| Palacios Marine Agricultural Research | General operations | $4.0 million |
| Remember the Alamo Foundation | Capital campaign | $1.0 million |
| Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries | Program support | $610,095 |
| University of Texas MD Anderson Center | Program support | $500,000 |
| City of Palacios | Infrastructure improvements | $300,000 |
| South Texas Mission of Mercy | General operations | $300,000 |
| Nueces County | Asset purchase | $290,471 |
| Diocese of Corpus Christi | General operations | $200,000 |
| Palacios Isd | Scholarships | $160,000 |
| Annapolis Christian Academy | Scholarships | $150,000 |
| Special Angels of the Woodlands | General operations | $120,211 |
| Corpus Christi Pregnancy Center | General operations | $100,000 |
| Friends of the Palacios Library Inc | General operations | $100,000 |
| Good Samaritan Rescue Mission | General operations | $100,000 |
| Peewee's Pet Adoption World & Sanctuary | General operations | $100,000 |
| Refugio County Hospital District Em | General operations | $100,000 |
| Sa Life Academy Inc | General operations | $100,000 |
| South Texas Animal Rescue Group | General operations | $100,000 |
| St James Episcopal School | Scholarships | $100,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | Program support | $100,000 |
| West Side Helping Hand | Program support | $100,000 |
| Agora Ministries | General operations | $100,000 |
| Rockport Fulton Education Foundation | General operations | $91,000 |
| The Cattery | General operations | $90,000 |
| Rockport-Fulton Good Samaritans Inc | General operations | $85,000 |
| Rise School of Corpus Christi | General operations | $85,000 |
| Brookwood in Georgetown Vocational | General operations | $75,000 |
| Camp Aranzazu | Program support | $75,000 |
| Cherokee Home for Children | General operations | $75,000 |
| Choice Living Community | General operations | $75,000 |
| Coastal Bend Community Foundation | Scholarships | $75,000 |
| Incarnate Word Academy | General operations | $75,000 |
| Mission 911 | General operations | $75,000 |
| St Patrick Catholic School | General operations | $75,000 |
| Sunny Glen Children's Home | General operations | $75,000 |
| The Kinkaid School | General operations | $75,000 |
| Thrivewell Cancer Foundation | Program support | $75,000 |
| University of Texas Medical Branch | Program support | $75,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David L Hoyer
- Ken W Trawick
- John J Johnson
- Ken L Kellar
- Joshua T Gaines
- David J Morales
- Paul D Altheide
- Myra K Morris
Questions people ask
Does Ed Rachal Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines.
How much does Ed Rachal Foundation give?
$27.5 million in tax year 2024, across 344 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Ed Rachal Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David L Hoyer (Board Chairman), Ken W Trawick (Vice Board Chairman), John J Johnson (Sec/Treasurer) and Ken L Kellar (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Ed Rachal Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, science and research and education.