Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley
The mission of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley (CCRGV) is to improve the quality of life in the community we live, by providing help and creating hope for individuals and families experiencing a crisis in their lives, regardless of race or religion. CCRGV and all catholic charities throughout the united states are committed to help end poverty in America by addressing and responding to the core issues of poverty, and in a more direct way, offering services to help families achieve self-sufficiency and financial independence. CCRGV anticipates enhancing the emergency assistance program, placing a stronger emphasis on stabilization and self-sufficiency for individuals seeking emergency assistance.
Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley at a glance
In short: Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley gave $300K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $300,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- Average grant
- $50,000
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $26,130,948
- -25.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was La Posada Providencia ($50K). Together the top 6 received $300K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| La Posada Providencia San Benito, TX | Humanitarian Relief | $50,000 |
| Proyecto Desarrollo Humano Penitas, TX | Humanitarian Relief | $50,000 |
| Missionaries of Jesus San Juan, TX | Humanitarian Relief | $50,000 |
| Proyecto Juan Diego Inc Brownsville, TX | Humanitarian Relief | $50,000 |
| Arise Adelante Alamo, TX | Humanitarian Relief | $50,000 |
| Centro Santa Catalina El Paso, TX | Humanitarian Relief | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,130,948 | $4,272,908 | $3,943,049 | $300,000 | 6 | $24,846 |
| 2024 | $35,232,288 | $7,918,794 | $7,565,556 | — | — | $42,251 |
| 2023 | $36,715,244 | $8,969,742 | $7,662,916 | — | — | $25,676 |
| 2022 | $27,499,135 | $18,231,190 | $9,642,591 | — | — | $2,312 |
| 2021 | $13,968,124 | $5,715,221 | $4,454,067 | — | — | $15,022 |
| 2020 | $10,921,664 | $5,753,228 | $2,315,723 | — | — | $16,163 |
| 2019 | $7,514,506 | $6,677,024 | $2,401,828 | — | — | — |
About Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley
Based on IRS filings
Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley is a public charity, based in San Juan, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $26.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $300K. Net investment income was $25K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley is led by Sr Norma Pimentel, CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sr Norma Pimentel
CEO
Executive Director → CEO, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$68K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Julieta V. Garcia Ph D.
Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Nunez
Chief Operating Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$50K (2025)
Ashley Feasley
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aux Bishop Mario Aviles
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bishop Daniel E. Flores
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dora Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lorena Saenz Gonzalez
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ma Silvia Castillo
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Msgr Herberto Diaz Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ray Thomas
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juan Proano
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lupe Martinez
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yolanda Parra
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Herminia Forshage (2019–2024) — Chair
- Former: JULIETA V GARCIA PhD (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Terri Drefke (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Victor Vasquez (2019–2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $50K, to Michelle Nunez (Chief Operating Officer).
Frequently asked questions about Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley
How much does Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley give each year?
Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley gave $300K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley's typical grant size?
Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $50,000, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley give grants?
Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humanitarian Relief" (6 grants).
Who are Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley's largest grantees?
Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley's largest 2025 grantees include La Posada Providencia ($50,000), Proyecto Desarrollo Humano ($50,000) and Missionaries of Jesus ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley?
Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley reported $26.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.3M.
What is Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley's EIN?
Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0599307. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 19, 2024)
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