La Frontera Conservation Fund
To operate exclusively for the benefit of El Paso Community Foundation (EPCF), an organization exempt under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code of 1986. To receive and administer property acquired by gift, grant, purchase or otherwise for educational and scientific purposes. To make grants or other payments to EPCF.
La Frontera Conservation Fund at a glance
- Total assets
- $6,847,293
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $26,203
- +376.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $117,342
- -83.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who La Frontera Conservation Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $500K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso Community Foundation El Paso, TX | Support of Programs and Services | $500,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,847,293 | $26,203 | $117,342 | — | — |
| 2024 | $6,997,288 | $5,500 | $695,300 | $500,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $7,817,263 | $112,970 | $58,373 | — | — |
| 2022 | $7,929,130 | $725,703 | $34,076 | — | — |
| 2021 | $7,399,543 | $56,282 | $6,340 | — | — |
| 2020 | $4,332,975 | $66,433 | $66,507 | — | — |
About La Frontera Conservation Fund
Based on IRS filings
La Frontera Conservation Fund is a public charity, based in El Paso, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.8M in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
La Frontera Conservation Fund is led by Gary L Williams, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary L Williams
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlos A Rincon
Secretary & Director
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jose M Mascareas
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard E Pearson
Vice President & Director
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maya Sanchez
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carmen M Vargas
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jennifer Barr (2020–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 La Frontera Conservation Fund
How large is La Frontera Conservation Fund?
La Frontera Conservation Fund reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $26K.
Where does La Frontera Conservation Fund operate?
La Frontera Conservation Fund has awarded grants in Texas.
What is La Frontera Conservation Fund's EIN?
La Frontera Conservation Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0197688. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
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