Gecu Foundation
GECU Foundation is a public charity based in an individual recipient, Texas, established in 2007. It describes itself as GECU’s philanthropic arm, supporting communities through charitable giving, fundraising, volunteerism, scholarships funded through educational institutions, and community programs.
Gecu Foundation at a glance
In short: Gecu Foundation gave $877K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $876,737
- +84.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +94.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,696
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,667
- Total assets
- $682,625
- +137.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Gecu Foundation
- How to Apply
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Organizations can submit a contribution request using the foundation’s contribution form. Requests are evaluated quarterly by the executive director and presented to the board for review and approval. The website says charitable contributions are awarded to nonprofit organizations or accredited higher-education institutions. The foundation’s filing says qualifying applicants are presented to the board, which authorizes grants by majority vote; recipients are asked to provide an annual report summarizing the impact and use of the donation.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1225 Airway Blvd, El Paso, TX 79925
Phone: (915) 778-9221
Website: https://gecu.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Gecu Foundation
Who Gecu Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of El Paso County ($147K). Together the top 10 received $441K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($74,600), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 117 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it serves communities in Texas and New Mexico. In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 7% to New Mexico, and 3% to North Carolina. Its 2024 filing narrative describes work in an individual recipient, Texas, and Southern New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gecu Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $350K (2019) to $877K (2024). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $877K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of El Paso County El Paso, TX | General Support | $146,675 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $74,600 |
| El Paso Credit Union - Hoap El Paso, TX | General support and to benefit children with backpacks and school supplies | $50,000 |
| SW Foundation for Osteopathic Education & Research Las Cruces, NM | Donation for Health | $50,000 |
| Paso Del Norte Community Foundation El Paso, TX | Community Donation | $32,056 |
| El Paso Gold Star Families Memorial El Paso, TX | Community Donation | $30,000 |
| Opportunity Center for the Homeless El Paso, TX | Community Donation | $28,048 |
| Texas Tech Health Sciences Center El Paso El Paso, TX | Health Donations | $27,101 |
| YWCA El Paso Del Norte El Paso, TX | General Support | $26,584 |
| Kelly Center for Hunger Relief El Paso, TX | General Support | $25,271 |
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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 | $682,625 | $1,551,607 | $1,156,092 | $876,737 | 37 | $12,105 |
| 2023 | $287,110 | $843,511 | $815,945 | $474,367 | 19 | $1,937 |
| 2022 | $259,544 | $1,003,675 | $893,183 | $563,964 | 25 | $1,254 |
| 2021 | $149,052 | $787,862 | $857,201 | $512,617 | 21 | $897 |
| 2020 | $236,183 | $507,734 | $676,380 | $544,393 | 15 | $2,183 |
| 2019 | $451,073 | $468,260 | $416,733 | $350,000 | 7 | $3,896 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to elevate the communities it serves and the credit union movement through strategic fundraising and charitable giving. Its website says its charitable contributions support organizations addressing the core development issues listed above.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work funded. United Way of an individual recipient County describes its mission as connecting the an individual recipient community through programs and engagement opportunities that positively affect families and individuals. The Opportunity Center for the Homeless says it provides housing and services—including food, clothing, medical care, and employment counseling—to homeless and low-income people. Kelly Center for Hunger Relief describes its mission as helping El Pasoans address hunger and food insecurity. An individual recipient Children’s Hospital describes its work as providing family-centered pediatric care, while the University Medical Center Foundation of an individual recipient says it supports healthcare services across the Southwest Border region.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $876,737. Grant amounts ranged from $5,100 to $146,675, with a median grant of $16,667. The largest reported grants included $146,675 to United Way of an individual recipient County for general support; $64,600 to Texas Tech University Foundation for a funded scholarship; and $50,000 each to an individual recipient Credit Union - HOAP for general support and children’s backpacks and school supplies, and to Southwest Foundation for Osteopathic Education & Research for health.
Other 2024 grants included $32,056 to Paso del Norte Community Foundation, $30,000 to an individual recipient Gold Star Families Memorial, $28,048 to Opportunity Center for the Homeless, $27,101 to an individual recipient Health an individual recipient, and $26,584 to an individual recipient del Norte. The filing describes support for health programs, scholarships, community organizations, and people affected by wildfires in New Mexico. The foundation also reported launching a Matching May campaign in 2024, matching donations up to $12,000 for each of 12 selected nonprofit organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Crystal Long as chairman; Brad Taylor, Tomas Sigala Jr, and Elvira Valles as directors; and Grace Vaughn as treasurer and secretary.
Gecu Foundation is led by Crystal Long, Chairman since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Crystal Long
Chairman
President → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elvira Valles
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tomas Sigala Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Taylor
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grace Vaughn
Treasurer & Secretary
Director → Treasurer & Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Valerie Venegas (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Howard (2020) — Director
- Former: David Solis (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Teresa Montoya (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Gecu Foundation
How much does Gecu Foundation give each year?
Gecu Foundation gave $877K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $474K across 19 grants.
What is Gecu Foundation's typical grant size?
Gecu Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $16,667, and its average grant was $23,696, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Gecu Foundation give grants?
Gecu Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Mexico (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were El Paso, TX (29 grants) and Las Cruces, NM (2 grants).
Does Gecu Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 51% of Gecu Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Community Donation" (5 grants), "Donation for Community" (4 grants) and "Donation for Health" (3 grants).
Who are Gecu Foundation's largest grantees?
Gecu Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of El Paso County ($146,675), El Paso Credit Union - Hoap ($50,000) and SW Foundation for Osteopathic Education & Research ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($74,600), which are not listed by name. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gecu Foundation?
Gecu Foundation reported $683K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What does Gecu Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to elevate the communities it serves and the credit union movement through strategic fundraising and charitable giving. Its website says its charitable contributions support organizations addressing the core development issues listed above. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gecu Foundation?
Organizations can submit a contribution request using the foundation’s contribution form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gecu Foundation's EIN?
Gecu Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8801986. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Gecu Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/gecu-foundation-morg_a8b4ee647a714b94ab54158f278eb5f6
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