Bocanegra Foundation
Bocanegra Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Laredo, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 6 grants totaling $8K.
Bocanegra Foundation at a glance
In short: Bocanegra Foundation gave $8K across 6 grants in 2023 (avg $1K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $8,435
- -50.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,406
- -58.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,428
- Primary geography
- Texas (64% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Bocanegra Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was New Gate to Peace ($3K). Together the top 5 received $6K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,995), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $17K (2022). In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Gate to Peace Atlanta, GA | Religious | $2,500 |
| San Agustin Cathedral Laredo, TX | Religious | $2,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,995 |
| Fundacion Angeles Sin Frontera Mission, TX | Community | $860 |
| CASA Hogar Del Nino Carol Stream, IL | Community | $564 |
| Mision San Carlos Laredo, TX | Religious | $516 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $700 | $26,961 | $8,435 | 6 |
| 2022 | $249,081 | $20,000 | $21,004 | $16,900 | 5 |
| 2021 | $250,085 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bocanegra Foundation is led by Ruben D. Bocanegra, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Ruben D. Bocanegra
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mariel Bocanegra
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Bocanegra
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
R. Dario Bocanegra
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bocanegra Foundation
How much does Bocanegra Foundation give each year?
Bocanegra Foundation gave $8K across 6 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $17K across 5 grants.
What is Bocanegra Foundation's typical grant size?
Bocanegra Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $1,428, and its average grant was $1,406, across 6 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bocanegra Foundation give grants?
Bocanegra Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (30%) and Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Laredo, TX (2 grants).
Does Bocanegra Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Bocanegra Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (4 grants).
Who are Bocanegra Foundation's largest grantees?
Bocanegra Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include New Gate to Peace ($2,500), San Agustin Cathedral ($2,000) and Fundacion Angeles Sin Frontera ($860), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,995), which are not listed by name. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What is Bocanegra Foundation?
Bocanegra Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Laredo, TX.
What is Bocanegra Foundation's EIN?
Bocanegra Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4033700. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 20, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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