Laredo Area Community Foundation
The Laredo Area Community Foundation is a public charity based in Laredo, Texas. It manages donor-advised and permanent endowment funds contributed by individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies, making grants to benefit Laredo and South Texas.
Laredo Area Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Laredo Area Community Foundation gave $610K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Texas. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $610,314
- +22.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,797
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $19,390,943
- +10.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (7 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Laredo Area Community Foundation
- Review Cycle
- September 30, 2026, for the 2026 grant cycle.
- Deadline
- September 30, 2026, for the 2026 grant cycle.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 450223, Laredo, TX 78045
Phone: (956) 326-2845
Website: https://laredofoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Laredo Area Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Texas A&M International Unive ($133K). Together the top 10 received $458K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 115 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission serves Laredo and surrounding communities, and its filing describes grants benefiting Laredo and South Texas. In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas; the reported shares for Ohio and Maryland were 2% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Laredo Area Community Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 27 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $466K (2022) to $707K (2020). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $610K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M International Unive Laredo, TX | Scholarships | $133,115 |
| Cotulla Childrens Museum Cotulla, TX | Operating Expenses | $59,234 |
| Christ Church Episcopal Laredo, TX | Operating Expenses | $58,979 |
| Sisters of Mercy Laredo, TX | Operating Expenses | $51,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Laredo Laredo, TX | Operating Expenses | $41,287 |
| Imaginarium of South Texas Laredo, TX | Operating Expenses | $36,746 |
| Laredo College Laredo, TX | Scholarships | $26,053 |
| Laredo Church of Christ Laredo, TX | Operating Expenses | $21,500 |
| Divine Mercy Catholic Church Laredo, TX | Operating Expenses | $15,000 |
| Casa De Misericordia Laredo, TX | Operating Expenses | $14,250 |
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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 | $19,390,943 | $1,686,911 | $1,119,859 | $610,314 | 28 | $938,378 |
| 2023 | $17,493,744 | $1,743,554 | $1,016,296 | $497,595 | 22 | $439,740 |
| 2022 | $15,194,862 | $1,353,166 | $917,347 | $466,062 | 24 | $400,574 |
| 2021 | $17,250,712 | $2,422,283 | $1,002,908 | $532,979 | 16 | $1,169,842 |
| 2020 | $15,165,333 | $1,784,964 | $1,099,709 | $706,517 | 25 | $525,916 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is “to inspire by generosity and empower by a legacy of giving” while providing for the philanthropic needs of Laredo and surrounding communities. It says its grants support arts, education, environment, health, religious services, and social services.
Its grantees illustrate several kinds of work supported. Cotulla Children’s Museum says its mission is to operate a children’s museum for the benefit of Cotulla’s youth. Boys and Girls Club of Laredo says it works to help young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, reach their potential. Bethany House of Laredo says it feeds hungry people and shelters people experiencing homelessness. The foundation also makes college and university grants for student scholarships; it states that these grants are used for students’ tuition, books, and fees.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $610,314. Grant amounts ranged from $5,025 to $133,115, with a median of $10,000. Larger grants included $133,115 to Texas A&M International University for scholarships; $59,234 to Cotulla Children’s Museum for operating expenses; $58,979 to Christ Church Episcopal for operating expenses; and $51,500 to Sisters of Mercy for operating expenses. Other grants included $41,287 to Boys and Girls Club of Laredo for operating expenses, $36,746 to Imaginarium of South Texas for operating expenses, and $26,053 to Laredo College for scholarships.
The foundation’s website says its 2026 grant cycle is open and applications will be accepted through September 30, 2026. It does not provide further grant application instructions or materials in the information available here.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cynthia M. Cisneros as Operations Manager and Celina R. Summers as Administrator. It lists Eduardo Canamar, Matias de Llano III, Roy S. Franklin, William B. Green, Annie Trevino, Ricardo E. Morales, Diana Ortiz, and Jeremy Peters as directors.
Laredo Area Community Foundation is led by Christine Holliday Cerda, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christine Holliday Cerda
President
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Peters
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matias de Llano III
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William B Green
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mario Rullan
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ricardo E Morales
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerry Salinas
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Ortiz
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roy S Franklin
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annie Trevino
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eduardo Canamar
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Celina R Summers
Administrator
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$800 (2024)
Cynthia M Cisneros
Operations Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$51K (2024)
Jennifer Beckelhymer
Vice President
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juan M Caballero
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juan J Castillo
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Alexandra C Solis (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Candy Hein (2023) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth R Sames (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Keith W Franklin (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Larry Norton (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Maria Candelaria Uribe Hein (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Nancy De Anda (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Pablo Arenaz (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Christine Trevino (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Norma Moore (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Ruben Soto Jr. (2020) — Director
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 $51K, to Cynthia M Cisneros (Operations Manager). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Laredo Area Community Foundation
How much does Laredo Area Community Foundation give each year?
Laredo Area Community Foundation gave $610K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $498K across 22 grants.
What is Laredo Area Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Laredo Area Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $21,797, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Laredo Area Community Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Laredo Area Community Foundation give grants?
Laredo Area Community Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Laredo, TX (21 grants).
Does Laredo Area Community Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 68% of Laredo Area Community Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (8 grants).
Who are Laredo Area Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Laredo Area Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Texas A&M International Unive ($133,115), Cotulla Childrens Museum ($59,234) and Christ Church Episcopal ($58,979), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Laredo Area Community Foundation?
Laredo Area Community Foundation reported $19.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What does Laredo Area Community Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is “to inspire by generosity and empower by a legacy of giving” while providing for the philanthropic needs of Laredo and surrounding communities. It says its grants support arts, education, environment, health, religious services, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Laredo Area Community Foundation?
Laredo Area Community Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check laredofoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Laredo Area Community Foundation's EIN?
Laredo Area Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1742706. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 September 3, 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 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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