Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust
Accepts applications
Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust is a private foundation in Laredo, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.7 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.7 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$79.8 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.6 million the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.6 million | 31 | $75.6 million |
| 2024 | $3.6 million | 27 | $82.1 million |
| 2025 | $3.7 million | 31 | $79.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dana Orfila 106 del CT, Laredo, TX 78041 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (956) 712-9190 |
| What to submit | Grant application form available on trust website lbvtrust.org |
| Deadlines | October 15th of each year |
| Restrictions | Predominantly webb & zapata county nonprofit causes |
What Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 31 | $3.7 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&m International University | Educational | $1.0 million |
| Laredo College | Educational | $500,000 |
| Mary Help of Christians School | Educational | $300,000 |
| Diocese of Laredo | Religous | $290,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Laredo | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Ruthe B Cowl Rehabilitation Ctr | Charitable | $200,000 |
| University of Texas Health Science Center | Educational | $175,000 |
| South Texas Food Bank | Charitable | $155,000 |
| United Day School | Educational | $110,000 |
| Casa de Misericordia | Religous | $100,000 |
| Mercy Ministries of Laredo | Religous | $100,000 |
| Volunteers Servicing the Need | Charitable | $80,000 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center | Charitable | $75,000 |
| University of the Incarnate Word | Educational | $50,000 |
| Sacred Heart Childrens Home | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Life | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Bethany House | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Laredo Heat Youth Soccer | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Communities in School | Educational | $24,000 |
| The Laredo Diploma Plus Foundation | Educational | $24,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Laredo | Educational | $20,000 |
| Franciscan Friars of Hebbronville | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Foster Angels of South Texas | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Kidney Foundation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Burke Foundation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Luthern Social Services | Charitable | $15,000 |
| South Texas Advancement Resource | Educational | $15,000 |
| New Harvest Christian Academy | Educational | $10,000 |
| Laredo Cultural District | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Laredo Center for the Arts | Educational | $10,000 |
| Laredo Life Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Pearl Associateslc
- Albert Martin II
- Charles D Maynard
Questions people ask
Does Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 15th of each year.
How much does Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Pearl Associateslc (Trustee), Albert Martin II (Trustee) and Charles D Maynard (Trustee).
What does Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.