Knapp Community Care Foundation
Knapp Community Care Foundation is a private foundation based in Weslaco, Texas, serving the deep South Texas Mid-Valley region. The foundation was created in 2013 when Prime Healthcare Services Foundation acquired the nonprofit hospital Knapp Medical Center. As a healthcare conversion private foundation, the organization is legally required to invest its resources for charitable purposes similar to those of the original nonprofit entity, with all grantmaking benefiting Mid-Valley families.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.7M
+44.6% YoY
Grant Count
25
+47.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$68K
-1.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To improve the health of Mid-Valley families.
The foundation funds organizations providing programs and services directed at improving wellness, fitness, nutrition services, preventative health, and health education. The foundation's funding priorities encompass five key areas:
- Economic Stability
- Education Access & Quality
- Social & Community Context
- Healthcare Access & Quality
- Neighborhood & Built Environment
The foundation has evolved from its initial focus on obesity and diabetes to embrace a broader social determinants of health framework.
Grantmaking
The foundation typically follows an annual cycle:
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is limited to the deep South Texas Mid-Valley region. All grants must benefit Mid-Valley families. The foundation is location-based and geographically restricted in its charitable giving.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- $124,934,692 (2024)
- $120 million (2023)
Annual Giving:
- $5.5 million (2025)
- $4.7 million (2023)
- $4,708,843 (2024)
Total Revenues:
- $13,204,460 (2024)
Total Expenses:
- $6,193,889 (2024)
Staffing:
- 4 employees
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Knapp Community Care Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include El Milagro Clinic ($600,000), Community Hope Projectshope Family Health Center ($140,000), Valley Nature Center ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACCESS ESPERANZA CLINICS INC MCALLEN, TX | TO SUPPORT ACCESS ESPERANZA CLINIC'S (AEC) GENERAL OPERATIONS AND ALLOW AEC TO REALLOCATE REVENUE FROM STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS AND APPLY IT TO DIRECT SERVICES FOR CLIENTS IN THE MID-VALLEY. | $50,000 |
| AFFORDABLE HOMES OF SOUTH TEXAS INC MCALLEN, TX | AFFORDABLE HOMES WILL PROVIDE APPROXIMATELY 100 EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR GRANTS TO UNDER-SERVED FAMILIES IN MID-VALLEY COMMUNITIES. GRANTS WILL HELP TO MITIGATE POTENTIAL HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS. | $30,000 |
| AURORA HOUSE FOUNDATION WESLACO, TX | AURORA HOUSE WILL RENOVATE AND UPDATE WEBSITE TO INCLUDE NEW SERVICES. FUNDING WILL ALSO INCREASE INTERNSHIPS, ROTATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS RELATED TO DEATH/DYING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION HEALTHCARE/NURSING STUDENTS. | $87,035 |
| COMMUNITY HOPE PROJECTSHOPE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER MCALLEN, TX | HOPE INTENDS TO CONTINUE TO CAPTURE AND UTILIZE USEFUL DATA REGARDING SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH TO RECOGNIZE SOCIAL NEEDS AND IMPROVE THE IMPACT OF LOCAL SERVICES WHILE INCREASING THE ACCESSIBILITY AND REACH OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS OF THE MID-VALLEY AREA. | $140,000 |
| DENTIST WHO CARE WESLACO, TX | TO SUPPORT DWC SMILE VOUCHER PROGRAM AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS THAT ARE LOW-INCOME WITH NO INSURANCE. ADDITIONALLY, FUNDING WILL SUPPORT ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION CONTENT TO THE DWC WEBSITE. | $55,000 |
| EL MILAGRO CLINIC MCALLEN, TX | A COLLECTIVE INITIATIVE OF FOUR (4) AGENCIES THAT WILL ADDRESS HEALTHCARE (PRIMARY CARE, WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE, COMMUNITY ADVOCACY, AND DATA COLLECTION), THEREBY TREATING THE WHOLE PERSON, ENHANCING THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, AND SUPPORTING THEM IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. | $600,000 |
| PREVENT BLINDNESS TEXAS HOUSTON, TX | TO EXPAND PREVENTATIVE EYE HEALTH/RISK SCREENINGS, EYE HEALTH EDUCATION, NAVIGATION SERVICES AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR INCREASED HEALTH EQUITY IN VISION HEALTH AND FOCUSING ON EDUCATING THOSE WHO HAVE DIABETES OR AT RISK OF DEVELOPING EYE DISEASE. | $20,000 |
| RGV DADS EDINBURG, TX | FUNDING WILL SUPPORT FATHERS EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS, AS WELL AS ADDRESS COMMON ISSUES IN A SUPPORT GROUP FORMAT. FATHERS IMPLEMENT THE INFORMATION RECEIVED DURING THE SESSION TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF FAMILY LIFE. | $3,863 |
| SOUTH TEXAS JUVENILE DIABETES ASSOCIATION MCALLEN, TX | CONTINUE TO SUPPORT AND SUSTAIN CURRENT SERVICES TO MID-VALLEY COMMUNITIES (CAMP FREEDOM, YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, FOOD PANTRY, STOMP OUT DIABETES PROGRAM) AS WELL AS SUPPORT EFFORTS TO READY THE NEW PROPERTY/CONSTRUCTION SITE FOR STJDA. | $63,245 |
| SU CASA DE ESPARANZA INC PHARR, TX | THE PROJECT PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION FOR FAMILIES FROM THE COLONIAS WITH CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO 3. THE GOAL IS TO EDUCATE FAMILIES ABOUT HEALTH & FITNESS, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, & THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION BEGINNING AT BIRTH. | $60,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Cristina Trejo-Vasquez serves as CEO and has led the foundation's evolution toward a broader social determinants of health framework.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRISTINA TREJO-VASQUEZ | CEO/PRESIDENT | 40 | $185,000 |
| MICHELLE CASTELLANOS | CHAIR | 5 | — |
| PAULA GAMA-GARCIA | VICE CHAIR | 5 | — |
| NADIA MEDRANO | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 5 | — |
| DANIEL LOZANO | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MICHAEL GONZALEZ | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JESSE SANTANA | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ESPERANZA GARZA | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JENNIFER SANDER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MARK PEREZ | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| RAMON MONTALVO | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JAIME ORTIZ | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Texas School of Health Sciences:** TSHS, a 2023, 2024, and 2025 grantee, graduated its cohort on April 12, 2025.
**Pediatric Endowment:** The foundation established a $1 million endowment to support pediatric patients in the Mid-Valley.
Knapp Community Care Foundation Establishes $1 Million Endowment to Support**Weslaco ISD Partnership:** With foundation support, Weslaco High School students are maintaining and making improvements to Gibson Park for families and children.
**Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA):** Awarded $100,000 in 2024 to support workforce development and higher education attainment for nursing and highly specialized healthcare professionals in the Mid-Valley region.
More than $12 million in Grants awarded for Mid-Valley Health**Aurora House Foundation:** Received funding to renovate and update its website and increase internships, rotations, and presentations related to death and dying for higher education.
Contact Information
Phone: 956.854.4534
Website: communitycare.today
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1790, Weslaco, TX 78599
Physical Address: 700 Knapp Medical Blvd., Weslaco, TX 78596
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Knapp Community Care Foundation fund?
**Mission:** To improve the health of Mid-Valley families. The foundation funds organizations providing programs and services directed at improving wellness, fitness, nutrition services, preventative health, and health education. The foundation's funding priorities encompass five key areas: • Economic Stability • Education Access & Quality • Social & Community Context • Healthcare Access & Quality • Neighborhood & Built Environment The foundation has evolved from its initial focus on obesity an…
How do I apply for a grant from Knapp Community Care Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • $58 million in grant funding distributed since 2014 • 74 organizations supported since 2014 • $5.5 million distributed in 2025 • $49 million awarded to 52 organizations through 2023 • $4.7 million in annual giving (2023) **Grant Sizes:** • Typical awards range from $10,000 to $600,000 • Median grant amount: $58,000 **Application Process:** The foundation typically follows an annual cycle: • Information session/Funding Forum held each spring • Grant applications due in summ…
Where does Knapp Community Care Foundation make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking is limited to the deep South Texas Mid-Valley region. All grants must benefit Mid-Valley families. The foundation is location-based and geographically restricted in its charitable giving.
What size grants does Knapp Community Care Foundation award?
In 2024, Knapp Community Care Foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $1.7M — an average of about $68K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Knapp Community Care Foundation's EIN?
Knapp Community Care Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1591168. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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