Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation
Accepts applications
Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation is a private foundation in Harlingen, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $36.9 million in 57 grants; the typical grant was $55,000 and the largest $10.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$36.9 million
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$55,000
- Largest grant$10.0 million
- Assets$453 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $22.9 million the year before.
64% 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 | $22.9 million | 64 | $429 million |
| 2024 | $36.9 million | 57 | $453 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Judy Quisenberry 1267 N Stuart Place Rd, Harlingen, TX 78552 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (956) 335-3037 |
| What to submit | Application form available on valley baptist legacy foundation website include 501(c)(3) determination, program budget, 2 prior year financial statements, current year budget, audit, budget narrative and board member listing, if applicable. |
| Deadlines | November 1, may 1 |
| Restrictions | Must serve 4 counties- cameron, hidalgo, willacy & starr should be healthcare related, 501(c)(3) or government entity |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 52 | $23.3 million |
| New York | 1 | $201,448 |
| Georgia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $50,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $11,707 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UT Rio Grande Valley | Charitable | $10.0 million |
| Driscoll Children's Hospital Development Foundation | Charitable | $6.3 million |
| Moody Clinic (Brownsville Society for Crippled Children Incorporated) | Charitable | $1.3 million |
| Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute | Charitable | $700,000 |
| City of Rio Hondo | Hondo boat ramp | $445,909 |
| Children's Bereavement Center of the Rio Grande Valley Inc | Charitable | $399,311 |
| IDEA Public Schools | Charitable | $366,159 |
| It's Time Texas | Charitable | $345,056 |
| Plaza Amistad | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Tropical Texas Behavioral Health | Military Veterans Peer Centers (MVPC) | $260,000 |
| Harlingen Neighborhood Food Pantry | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Harlingen CISD | Charitable | $226,200 |
| Waco Foundation | Texas Rural Funders Collaborative and fiscal sponsor for The Texas Census Institute | $211,000 |
| Connect Humanity | Charitable | $201,448 |
| IDRA (Intercultural Development Research Association) | Charitable | $145,976 |
| Culture of Life Ministries | Charitable | $141,000 |
| Brownsville Wellness Coalition | Charitable | $133,400 |
| Cameron County Public Health | Charitable | $125,000 |
| Friendship of Women | Charitable | $103,400 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Arise | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Buckner Children & Family Services | Charitable | $100,000 |
| El Milagro Clinic | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Planned Parenthood South Texas | Charitable | $100,000 |
| TX Children's Hospital | Vannie Cook Children's Clinic | $100,000 |
| CATCH Global Foundation | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Big Heroes | Charitable | $60,000 |
| South Texas Afghanistan Iraq Veterans Association | Charitable | $56,400 |
| Dentists Who Care | Charitable | $55,000 |
| CAMP University | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Evident Change | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Healthy Futures of Texas | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes of the RGV | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Proyecto Azteca | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Rio Grande State Center | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Sight Savers America | Charitable | $50,000 |
| South Texas Juvenile Diabetes Association | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Su Casa De Esperanza | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Sustainable Food Center | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army - McAllen | Charitable | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kimberly Anderson
- Adela Valdez MD
- Alicia Noyola Ed D
- Carlos Muniz Cpa
- Carlos Varela
- Cynthia Brown PHD
- Denise Almon Cpa
- Elsa Cardenas Hagan Ed D
- James Castillo MD
- Jason Carter
- Mariana Tumlinson
- Rebekah Batot
- Stephanie Jackson DDS
- Judy Quisenberry
Questions people ask
Does Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: November 1, may 1.
How much does Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation give?
$36.9 million in tax year 2024, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $55,000.
Who runs Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kimberly Anderson (Finance Director), Adela Valdez MD (Director), Alicia Noyola Ed D (Director) and Carlos Muniz Cpa (Director) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and community development.