La Merced Charitable Trust
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Financial Overview
From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$813K
-56.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.9M
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$4.9M
About La Merced Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
La Merced Charitable Trust is a nonprofit organization, based in BROWNSVILLE, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $813K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 1 grants totaling $4.9M. Net investment income was $4.0M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $813,196 | $1,871,571 |
| Revenue | $4,498,919 | $877,461 |
| Expenses | $5,552,628 | $796,588 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,034,454 | $29 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2022
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2022 grants, the largest include Catholic Foundation of the Rio Grande Valley ($4,926,142).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CATHOLIC FOUNDATION OF THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY BROWNSVILLE, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,926,142 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
From 2022 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAQUEL TURRUBIATES | INTERIM COORDINATOR | 20 | $8,750 |
| Rev Eduardo Ortega | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Linda V Alaniz | VICE-CHAIRPERSON | 1 | — |
| Jose L Gonzalez | Chairman | 1 | — |
| Ricardo Garcia | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bishop Mario Aviles | Trustee | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is La Merced Charitable Trust?
As of 2022, La Merced Charitable Trust holds $813K in total assets with $4.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $4.9M in 2022.
Where does La Merced Charitable Trust operate?
La Merced Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does La Merced Charitable Trust award?
In 2022, La Merced Charitable Trust awarded 1 grants totaling $4.9M — an average of about $4.9M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is La Merced Charitable Trust's EIN?
La Merced Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1617905. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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