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Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$2,812,000
- Grants listed
- 53
- Assets, end of year
- $52,252,957
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Tax year 2023
$2,731,050
- Grants listed
- In an attachment
- Assets, end of year
- $49,693,473
-
Tax year 2022
$2,611,900
- Grants listed
- In an attachment
- Assets, end of year
- $46,966,390
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Tax year 2021
$1,525,000
- Grants listed
- In an attachment
- Assets, end of year
- $56,092,622
-
Tax year 2020
$756,000
- Grants listed
- In an attachment
- Assets, end of year
- $52,486,701
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Tax year 2019
$0
- Grants listed
- 0
- Assets, end of year
- $47,055,009
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Texas A&M FoundationCollege Sta, TX
Scholarships
$300,000 -
Driscoll Children's Hospital Development Foundation IncCorp Christi, TX
Health & Human Services
$250,000 -
Coastal Bend Community FoundationCorp Christi, TX
Health & Human Services
$200,000 -
Coastal Bend Food BankCorp Christi, TX
Hunger & Food Security
$160,000 -
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Foundation IncCorp Christi, TX
Arts & Culture
$150,000 -
Del Mar College Foundation IncCorp Christi, TX
Vocational Programs
$105,000 -
MANNA FoodBank IncAsheville, NC
Hunger & Food Security
$100,000 -
Ronald McDonald House Charities South TexasCorp Christi, TX
Health & Human Services
$100,000 -
Boy Scouts of America (South Texas Council)Corpus Christi, TX
Youth Services
$85,000 -
Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi IncCorpus Christi, TX
Health & Human Services
$85,000 -
Triumph Over Kid Cancer FoundationCorp Christi, TX
Health & Human Services
$80,000 -
Camp AranzazuRockport, TX
Youth Services
$75,000 -
CASA of the Coastal BendCorpus Christi, TX
Health & Human Services
$75,000 -
Corpus Christi Metro MinistriesCorp Christi, TX
Health & Human Services
$75,000 -
International Trumpet GuildHattiesburg, MS
Arts
$75,000 -
Mission of Mercy IncCorp Christi, TX
Health & Human Services
$60,000 -
Corpus Christi Metro MinistriesCorp Christi, TX
Unhoused
$50,000 -
Rise School of Corpus ChristiCorp Christi, TX
Early Childhood
$50,000 -
San Antonio PhilharmonicSan Antonio, TX
Arts & Culture
$50,000 -
Texas Farm Bureau Agriculture Research & Education FoundationWaco, TX
Health & Human Services
$50,000 -
US Foundation for the Commemoration of the World Wars (Doughboy Foundation)Washington, DC
Arts & Culture
$45,000 -
YMCA of Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi, TX
Health & Human Services
$38,000 -
Family Counseling ServiceCorpus Christi, TX
Health & Human Services
$35,000 -
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)Arlington, VA
Health & Human Services
$35,000 -
Wesley Community CenterRobstown, TX
Health & Human Services
$35,000 -
Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD)Corpus Christi, TX
Capital
$29,000 -
Amistad Community Health Center IncorporatedCorp Christi, TX
Health & Human Services
$25,000 -
Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi IncCorpus Christi, TX
Unhoused
$25,000 -
Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation IncCorp Christi, TX
Health & Human Services
$25,000 -
Coastal Conservation AssociationHouston, TX
Parks & Green Space
$25,000 -
Communities In Schools of the Coastal BendCorp Christi, TX
Basic Needs
$25,000 -
Focus Foundation-for Our Childrens Ultimate SuccessCorp Christi, TX
Camps
$25,000 -
Lady Lex Museum On the Bay AssociationCorpus Christi, TX
Youth Services
$25,000 -
The Ark Assessment Center and Emergency Shelter for YouthCorp Christi, TX
Health & Human Services
$25,000 -
Combat Marine Outdoors IncSpring, TX
Health & Human Services
$20,000 -
Timon's MinistriesCorpus Christi, TX
Unhoused
$20,000 -
United Way of the Coastal BendCorp Christi, TX
Basic Needs
$20,000 -
New Life Refuge MinistriesCorp Christi, TX
Unhoused
$15,000 -
West Oso Independent School DistrictCorpus Christi, TX
Arts
$15,000 -
American Cancer Society IncAtlanta, GA
Health & Human Services
$10,000 -
Ballet Folklorico Viva Mexico De Ramiro LoeraCorp Christi, TX
Arts & Culture
$10,000 -
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Bend IncCorp Christi, TX
Youth Services
$10,000 -
Communities In Schools of the Coastal BendCorp Christi, TX
Health & Human Services
$10,000 -
Corpus Christi BalletCorp Christi, TX
Arts & Culture
$10,000 -
Corpus Christi Mission 911 (911 Park Place)Corpus Christi, TX
Unhoused
$10,000 -
Corpus Christi Symphony Society IncCorp Christi, TX
Arts & Culture
$10,000 -
Friends of the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and HistoryCorp Christi, TX
Youth Services
$10,000 -
Habitat for Humanity International IncCorp Christi, TX
Health & Human Services
$10,000 -
Rise School of Corpus ChristiCorp Christi, TX
Health & Human Services
$10,000 -
South Texas Institute for the Arts (Art Museum of South Texas)Corpus Christi, TX
Arts & Culture
$10,000 -
Tennis Success IncCorp Christi, TX
Health & Human Services
$10,000 -
Corpus Christi Chamber Music Society IncCorp Christi, TX
Arts & Culture
$5,000 -
Harbor Playhouse Company IncCorp Christi, TX
Arts & Culture
$5,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Education8 grants $670,00031% of the total
- Philanthropy and grantmaking4 grants $575,00027% of the total
- Human services6 grants $310,00015% of the total
- Health4 grants $230,00011% of the total
- Food and agriculture1 grant $160,0007% of the total
- Arts and culture5 grants $85,0004% of the total
- 5 other causes5 grants $105,0005% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Texas48 grants $2,547,000
- North Carolina1 grant $100,000
- Mississippi1 grant $75,000
- District of Columbia1 grant $45,000
- Virginia1 grant $35,000
- Georgia1 grant $10,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Hugh C DobsonPresident Hours 5Pay $0
- Anne M DobsonVice President Hours 5Pay $0
- Geri RiceSecretary/Treasurer Hours 5Pay $0
The return
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