Hector and Gloria Lopez Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hector and Gloria Lopez Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.8 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1.6 million and the largest $2.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$10.8 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$1.6 million
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$258 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2024 was up from $9.7 million the year before.
88% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9.7 million | 8 | $249 million |
| 2024 | $10.8 million | 9 | $258 million |
How to apply
Hector and Gloria Lopez Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Hector and Gloria Lopez Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 7 | $10.6 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $262,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's University of San Antonio | Funding for scholarships | $2.5 million |
| University of Incarnate Word | Funding for scholarships | $2.5 million |
| Our Lady of the Lake University | Funding for scholarships | $2.2 million |
| Univeristy of Texas Foundation | Funding for scholarships | $1.7 million |
| Texas A&M - Corpus Christi Foundation | Funding for scholarships | $1.6 million |
| Excelencia in Education | Funding for research | $250,000 |
| Excelencia in Education | General support | $12,500 |
| Con Mi MADRE | General support | $5,000 |
| Southern Brooks Volunteer Fire Department | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sergio Rodriguez
- Veronica R Fernandez
- Nichole Graham Spector
- Dr Jose Gutierrez
- Marina Garza
- Geronimo Rodriquez
- Dr Eva Garza-Nyer
- Jaime Aguirre
Questions people ask
Does Hector and Gloria Lopez Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hector and Gloria Lopez Foundation give?
$10.8 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1.6 million.
Who runs Hector and Gloria Lopez Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sergio Rodriguez (Board President & CEO), Veronica R Fernandez (Coo/Cfo), Nichole Graham Spector (Director of Philanthropy) and Dr Jose Gutierrez (Board Vice-President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Hector and Gloria Lopez Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.