Raul Tijerina Jr Foundation
Accepts applications
Raul Tijerina Jr Foundation is a private foundation in Kingwood, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $551,141 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$551,141
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$15.5 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2025 was down from $572,566 the year before.
59% of its 2025 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 | $694,470 | 42 | $13.4 million |
| 2024 | $572,566 | 42 | $14.3 million |
| 2025 | $551,141 | 34 | $15.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Raul Tijerina Jr Foundation PO Box 6176, Kingwood, TX 77325-6176 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 951-5857 |
| What to submit, restrictions | The raul tijerina jr. Foundation grant application guidelines can be found at the foundation's website, www.raultijerinajrfoundation.org |
| Deadlines | Letters of inquiry or grant applications can be submitted at any time. There is no submission deadli |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Raul Tijerina Jr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 33 | $526,141 |
| Alabama | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | General support | $30,000 |
| American Heart Association | General support | $25,000 |
| Big Heroes Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Edingburg RGV | General support | $25,000 |
| Catch the Next Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Children's Museum of Brownsville in | General support | $25,000 |
| Form Communities | General support | $25,000 |
| Girls Scout of Greater South Texas | General support | $25,000 |
| Good Samaritan Community Services | General support | $25,000 |
| Guadalupe Education Center Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Sea Turtle Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Sight Savers America | General support | $25,000 |
| Historical Museum of South Padre Island | General support | $25,000 |
| South Texas Literacy Coalition | General support | $25,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | General support | $25,000 |
| Texas A&m University | General support | $21,000 |
| Museum of South Texas History | General support | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army (Harlingen) | General support | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army (McAllen) | General support | $20,000 |
| University of Texas - RGV | General support | $18,000 |
| Mi Academy | General support | $15,000 |
| Camille Playhouse | General support | $10,000 |
| Gracious Hearts | General support | $10,000 |
| Rio Grande Valley Ballet | General support | $6,260 |
| Linn-San Manuel Community Improvement Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Baylor University | General support | $3,000 |
| Sam Houston State University | General support | $3,000 |
| Texas A&m University - Kingsville | General support | $3,000 |
| Texas State University | General support | $3,000 |
| Trinity Univeristy | General support | $3,000 |
| University of Houston | General support | $3,000 |
| University of Texas at San Antonio | General support | $3,000 |
| West Texas A&m University | General support | $3,000 |
| Sharyland Isd | General support | $1,881 |
Officers and trustees
- Boris A Hidalgo
- Carlos A Lozano MD
- John Dramberger
- Robert Galloway
- Bryan S Duffy
Questions people ask
Does Raul Tijerina Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Letters of inquiry or grant applications can be submitted at any time. There is no submission deadli.
How much does Raul Tijerina Jr Foundation give?
$551,141 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Raul Tijerina Jr Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Boris A Hidalgo (Ceo/Bd Chair), Carlos A Lozano MD (Vp/Director), John Dramberger (Sec/Trs/Dire) and Robert Galloway (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Raul Tijerina Jr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.