Rio-South Texas Education and Community Development Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Rio-South Texas Education and Community Development Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Mission, Texas. In tax year 2023 it gave $2.4 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$2.4 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$44.0 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2023 was up from $28,500 the year before.
100% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $28,500 | 1 | $39.0 million |
| 2023 | $2.4 million | 11 | $44.0 million |
How to apply
Rio-South Texas Education and Community Development Foundation Inc 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 Rio-South Texas Education and Community Development Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 11 | $2.4 million |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | The rio-south texas education and community development foundation endowed scholarship shall be a permanent endowment and shall be for the use and benefit of utrgv. Funds distributed from the endowment shall be used to provide scholarships to students to increase attainmnet of master and doctoral degrees in the fields of agriculture, food, natural resources, business, finance, marketing, education, health science, information technology, manufacturing, or STEM. | $1.0 million |
| South Texas College Education Foundation | Provides "last-dollar" scholarships to hidalgo and starr county students under the stc promise prgram. A last dollar scholarship refers to funds that cover financial gaps not provided thru federal financial aid or state aid. Stc promise program will provide additional support for students to transition to south texas college and complete the education journey they started in high school. | $250,000 |
| Texas A&m Foundation | Creates an endowed scholarship for the construction science program at the texas a&m university higher education center in mcallen. | $250,000 |
| Texas A&m International University Alumni Association | Awards scholarships to texas a&m international university students eligible for the closer than ever program. | $250,000 |
| The TSTC Foundation | Provides support of tstc's goal line assistance program which assists tstc students who are within three semesters of graduation who are facing a financial crisis. Program will assist students in technical programs such as business management, education, allied health, nursing, it, manufacturing, and welding. | $200,000 |
| The TSTC Foundation | Provides scholarships for harlingen area texas high school career and technology education (cte) students who enter tstc as full-time students. Cte scholarship program will assist students in technical programs such as business management, education, allied health, nursing, it, manufacturing, and welding. | $150,000 |
| LCC Education Foundation | Benefits students that are seeking to attend laredo college industry workforce training programs and are seeking transition to employment or higher education. | $132,515 |
| Valley Grande Institute | Establishes two new sections of courses for the valley grande institute healthcare program to improve education of vgi students and improve healthcare in the rio grande valley. | $127,000 |
| Lower Rio Grande Valley Workforce Development Board | Supports up to 23 students who may become part of the texas border region's future workforce, particulary in the wfs service area of hidalgo, starr, and willacy counties. The lead internship initiative bridges the gap between employers and students by engaging them in meaningful paid work experience and identifying potential future employees possessing necessary skills to excel within their organizations. | $25,000 |
| Lower Rio Grande Valley Workforce Development Board | Construction workforce shortages are affecting all construction firms in the rio grande valley, potentially undermining the industry's ability to complete projects on time and on schedule. Project build addresses the manufacturing and construction skill gaps by providing entry level career pathway certification / credentials that lead to improving skill sets, increased responsibility and opportunities for upward mobility for 50-90 individuals. | $10,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | Co-host sponsorship of the texas philanthropy leadership circle which is an annual convening of texas education funders to highlight and uplift promising and innovative programs, policy work, and collaborative partnerships in public and higher educations. It provides best practices in education and provides a forum for institutional grantmakers to learn from experts and each other. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mr James E Moore
- Mr James Notzon
- Dr Miguel A Nevarez
- Mr Keith Patridge
- Dr Kelly Nassour
- Mr Walter Reyna
- Mr Adam Gonzalez
- Ms Mari Mann-Silva
- Mr David Oliveira
- Dr Joel Solis
- Mr Frank Almaraz
Questions people ask
Does Rio-South Texas Education and Community Development Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rio-South Texas Education and Community Development Foundation Inc give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2023, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs Rio-South Texas Education and Community Development Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Mr James E Moore (Vice Chair), Mr James Notzon (Director), Dr Miguel A Nevarez (Secretary-Treasurer) and Mr Keith Patridge (Chair) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Rio-South Texas Education and Community Development Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.