Childrens Bereavement Center of South Texas
To foster healing for grieving youth, their families and the community through peer support programs, counseling, training, education and outreach.
Childrens Bereavement Center of South Texas at a glance
In short: Childrens Bereavement Center of South Texas gave $9K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,900
- -97.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,900
- -95.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,900
- Total assets
- $12,695,200
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Childrens Bereavement Center of South Texas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Childrens Bereavement Center - Uvalde ($9K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Childrens Bereavement Center of South Texas gives
- Giving fell 96% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2024) to $593K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Bereavement Center - Uvalde Uvalde, TX | Grief Support for Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District | $8,900 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,695,200 | $4,097,181 | $4,039,004 | $8,900 | 1 | $304,359 |
| 2023 | $12,670,188 | $4,089,170 | $4,202,223 | $368,315 | 2 | $97,558 |
| 2022 | $12,483,932 | $7,289,374 | $4,031,971 | $593,205 | 2 | $91,470 |
| 2021 | $9,462,470 | $3,371,066 | $3,096,964 | $250,000 | 1 | $77,535 |
| 2020 | $9,454,880 | $4,278,299 | $3,015,341 | $498,119 | 1 | $-571,367 |
About Childrens Bereavement Center of South Texas
Based on IRS filings
Childrens Bereavement Center of South Texas is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in San Antonio, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9K. Net investment income was $304K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Childrens Bereavement Center of South Texas is led by Marian G. Sokol PhD MPH, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 30 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marian G. Sokol PhD MPH
CEO
Executive Director → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$129K (2020) → $101K (2024)
Kristina Hernandez
CEO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$127K (2024)
Frances Gonzalez
Chairman
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Rulon
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Deaton
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra F. Weems
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jimmie Keenan
Director
Vice Chair → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Manda Kelley
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Sullivan
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Coyle
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ullmann Japhet
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scotty Macdaniel
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Shipp
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sonia Montero Poyo
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Bowhay-Carnes
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Trefzer
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lillian Jones
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cody Cruthirds
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Weidner
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Reynolds
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Helling
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Manuel Villa
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marianne Dowdy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mario Galdos
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shaunda Campos
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sylvia Montemayor
CFO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$95K (2023) → $105K (2024)
Candace Tottenham
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Ferrero
Past Chair
Secretary → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Past Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yonnie Blanchette
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cecilia Velasquez
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Connie Gilbert (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Mallory Ahl (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Craig Davis (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: James Maxey (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Molly Dupnick (2022) — CFO
- Former: Beverly Duke (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Blair McKay Thompson III (2020–2021) — Managing Director
- Former: Bobby Rios (2021) — Chair
- Former: Tony Bartys (2021) — Director
- Former: Anthony Bartys (2020) — Director
- Former: Ben Pressentin (2020) — Director
- Former: Eden Gallardo (2020) — Director
- Former: Jenifer Yi (2020) — Director
- Former: Rajiv Rajani MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Roberto Bobby Rios (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Scott Gruendler (2020) — Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $127K, to Kristina Hernandez (CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Childrens Bereavement Center of South Texas
How much does Childrens Bereavement Center of South Texas give each year?
Childrens Bereavement Center of South Texas gave $9K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $368K across 2 grants.
How large is Childrens Bereavement Center of South Texas?
Childrens Bereavement Center of South Texas reported $12.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.1M.
What is Childrens Bereavement Center of South Texas?
Childrens Bereavement Center of South Texas is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in San Antonio, TX. It holds $12.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Childrens Bereavement Center of South Texas operate?
Childrens Bereavement Center of South Texas has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Childrens Bereavement Center of South Texas's EIN?
Childrens Bereavement Center of South Texas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2828178. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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