Sursum Corda Foundation
Accepts applications
Sursum Corda Foundation is a private foundation in Edna, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $22,800 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $2,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$22,800
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$548,468
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $20,800 the year before.
14% 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 | $20,800 | 13 | $492,443 |
| 2024 | $20,800 | 13 | $507,651 |
| 2025 | $22,800 | 14 | $548,468 |
How to apply
| Contact | Mary Ann Weiss Bitter 446 County Road 115, Edna, TX 77957 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (361) 782-2820 |
| What to submit | No formal applications required. |
| Deadlines | No deadlines |
| Restrictions | Religious education or health purposes for underprivileged minors. |
What Sursum Corda Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 11 | $18,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Right to Life Educational Fund | Education | $2,500 |
| Ave Maria University | Education | $2,000 |
| Central Catholic High School | Education | $2,000 |
| MSGR CB Motsett Scholarship Fund | Education | $2,000 |
| Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School | Education | $2,000 |
| St John Bosco School | Education | $2,000 |
| University of Dallas | Education | $2,000 |
| Sam Houston State University for IRA & Margaret Sklar Memorial Scholarship | Education | $2,000 |
| St Ignatius Martyr Catholic School | Education | $2,000 |
| Our Lady of Victory Catholic School | Education | $1,000 |
| St Mary's Catholic Center | Education | $1,000 |
| Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children | Education | $1,000 |
| The John Paul II Life Center | Education | $1,000 |
| Children & Arthritis Inc | Research | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara B Terracina
- Mary Ann Bitter
- Patrick Bitter
Questions people ask
Does Sursum Corda Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does Sursum Corda Foundation give?
$22,800 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Sursum Corda Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara B Terracina (Trustee), Mary Ann Bitter (Trustee) and Patrick Bitter (Trustee).
What does Sursum Corda Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.