Puente de Maravillas Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Puente de Maravillas Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 53 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$2.8 million
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$52.3 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.7 million the year before.
100% 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 | $2.7 million | 1 | $49.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 53 | $52.3 million |
How to apply
Puente de Maravillas 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.
What Puente de Maravillas Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 48 | $2.5 million |
| North Carolina | 1 | $100,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $75,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $45,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $35,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M Foundation | Scholarships | $300,000 |
| Driscoll Children's Hospital Development Foundation Inc | Health & Human Services | $250,000 |
| Coastal Bend Community Foundation | Health & Human Services | $200,000 |
| Coastal Bend Food Bank | Hunger & Food Security | $160,000 |
| Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Foundation Inc | Arts & Culture | $150,000 |
| Del Mar College Foundation Inc | Vocational Programs | $105,000 |
| MANNA FoodBank Inc | Hunger & Food Security | $100,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities South Texas | Health & Human Services | $100,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America (South Texas Council) | Youth Services | $85,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi Inc | Health & Human Services | $85,000 |
| Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation | Health & Human Services | $80,000 |
| Camp Aranzazu | Youth Services | $75,000 |
| CASA of the Coastal Bend | Health & Human Services | $75,000 |
| Corpus Christi Metro Ministries | Health & Human Services | $75,000 |
| International Trumpet Guild | Arts | $75,000 |
| Mission of Mercy Inc | Health & Human Services | $60,000 |
| Corpus Christi Metro Ministries | Unhoused | $50,000 |
| Rise School of Corpus Christi | Early Childhood | $50,000 |
| San Antonio Philharmonic | Arts & Culture | $50,000 |
| Texas Farm Bureau Agriculture Research & Education Foundation | Health & Human Services | $50,000 |
| US Foundation for the Commemoration of the World Wars (Doughboy Foundation) | Arts & Culture | $45,000 |
| YMCA of Corpus Christi | Health & Human Services | $38,000 |
| Family Counseling Service | Health & Human Services | $35,000 |
| Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) | Health & Human Services | $35,000 |
| Wesley Community Center | Health & Human Services | $35,000 |
| Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD) | Capital | $29,000 |
| Amistad Community Health Center Incorporated | Health & Human Services | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi Inc | Unhoused | $25,000 |
| Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation Inc | Health & Human Services | $25,000 |
| Coastal Conservation Association | Parks & Green Space | $25,000 |
| Communities In Schools of the Coastal Bend | Basic Needs | $25,000 |
| Focus Foundation-for Our Childrens Ultimate Success | Camps | $25,000 |
| Lady Lex Museum On the Bay Association | Youth Services | $25,000 |
| The Ark Assessment Center and Emergency Shelter for Youth | Health & Human Services | $25,000 |
| Combat Marine Outdoors Inc | Health & Human Services | $20,000 |
| Timon's Ministries | Unhoused | $20,000 |
| United Way of the Coastal Bend | Basic Needs | $20,000 |
| New Life Refuge Ministries | Unhoused | $15,000 |
| West Oso Independent School District | Arts | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Health & Human Services | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Hugh C Dobson
- Anne M Dobson
- Geri Rice
Questions people ask
Does Puente de Maravillas Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Puente de Maravillas Foundation give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Puente de Maravillas Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Hugh C Dobson (President), Anne M Dobson (Vice President) and Geri Rice (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Puente de Maravillas Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and education.