Paso del Norte Community Foundation
Paso del Norte Community Foundation is a public charity based in El Paso, Texas. Established in 2013, it supports charitable giving and grantmaking to improve education, health, social services, economic development, and quality of life in the Paso del Norte region.
Paso del Norte Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Paso del Norte Community Foundation gave $14.4M across 119 grants in 2024 (avg $121K), mostly in Texas. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,403,709
- +175.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 119
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $121,040
- +152.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,285
- Total assets
- $34,023,018
- -11.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (27 of 113, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (93% 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 Paso del Norte Community Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 221 N Kansas St 1900, El Paso, TX 79901
Phone: (915) 544-7636
Website: https://pdnfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paso del Norte Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Texas Tech Foundation Inc ($8.5M). Together the top 10 received $11.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
554 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 475 grants of 554 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation describes its region as binational and tri-state, encompassing El Paso, southern New Mexico, and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. In 2024, 93% of reported grant dollars went to Texas recipients, 5% to California, 1% to New Mexico, and 1% to Colorado; the reported share for New York was 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 119 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Paso del Norte Community Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 27 of 113 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $58K; repeat grants $149K. How we count
Medians: $17K first-time, $15K repeat.
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 $5.2M (2023) to $21.4M (2021). In 2024 it made 119 grants totaling $14.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech Foundation Inc El Paso, TX | Grant/Donor Advised Grant | $8,519,451 |
| Regents of the University of California Davis Davis, CA | Donor Advised Grant | $500,000 |
| The EPC Museum El Paso, TX | Donor Advised Grant/Agency Grant | $429,444 |
| University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | Donor Advised Grant | $400,000 |
| Southwest Coalition Inc El Paso, TX | El Paso Giving Day Grant | $343,115 |
| Quikstudy Learning Center Inc El Paso, TX | Agency Grant | $274,365 |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | Donor Advised Grant | $250,200 |
| Mount Sinai Congregation dba Temple Mount Sinai El Paso, TX | Donor Advised Grant | $250,000 |
| UC Davis Foundation Davis, CA | Donor Advised Grant | $250,000 |
| Loretto Academy in El Paso El Paso, TX | Donor Advised Grant | $209,500 |
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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 | $34,023,018 | $15,318,884 | $19,267,938 | $14,403,709 | 119 | $1,834,586 |
| 2023 | $38,470,687 | $22,457,034 | $11,186,058 | $5,234,473 | 109 | $1,543,488 |
| 2022 | $28,365,601 | $25,485,279 | $20,851,181 | $17,532,690 | 102 | $1,177,809 |
| 2021 | $26,203,971 | $30,781,717 | $24,293,548 | $21,383,920 | 102 | $1,201,193 |
| 2020 | $20,980,263 | $24,539,098 | $23,533,597 | $9,722,486 | 122 | $309,693 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is “to lead, empower, and connect a growing community of philanthropy to strengthen nonprofits, advance community projects, and foster resilience in the Paso del Norte region.” Its grants support eligible charitable organizations and donor goals across education, health, social services, economic development, and quality of life.
Examples of 2024 grantees illustrate a range of activities. The Junior League of El Paso describes its mission as advancing women’s leadership for community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. CASA of El Paso says it trains and supports community volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children in family court. The El Paso Diabetes Association describes its work as improving quality of life for people with or at risk of diabetes through education, awareness, and advocacy. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the Foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 119 grants totaling $14,403,709. Awards ranged from $5,059 to $8,519,451, with a median of $15,285. Grants are facilitated through Donor-Advised and Agency/Designated Funds; the Foundation also reports grants made through the El Paso Giving Day program.
The largest reported 2024 grant was $8,519,451 to Texas Tech Foundation Inc. in El Paso. Other large awards included $500,000 to the Regents of the University of California Davis, $429,444 to The EPC Museum, $400,000 to the University of Texas at El Paso, and $343,115 to Southwest Coalition Inc. The Foundation also awarded $274,365 to Quikstudy Learning Center Inc. and $250,200 to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
The Foundation’s website lists current grant opportunities for its own programs and for related foundations. Each opportunity has its own eligibility requirements, priorities, and deadlines.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists L Federick Francis as Chair and Ernesto Avila as Vice Chair. Listed board members are Estuardo Alvelais, Perry Barber, Julio Chiu, Ed Escudero, Allison Glass, Leonard Goodman III, Shea Herman, and Josh Hunt. The Foundation’s website describes its governing board as having 14 volunteer members.
Paso del Norte Community Foundation is led by Tracy Yellen, Chief Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 21 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tracy Yellen
Chief Executive Director
Pdnhf - CEO → Chief Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
L Federick Francis
Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mimi Short
Vice President of Development
Vice President Fund Development → Vice President Development, 2021
Vice President Development → Vice President of Development, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$147K (2020) → $162K (2024)
Allison Glass
Board Member
Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
Chair → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caroline North
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hector Retta
Board Member
Chairman → Immediate Past Chair, 2021
Immediate Past Chair → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Robison
Board Member
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Goodman III
Board Member
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2023
Immediate Past Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Troncoso
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcela Garcia
Vice President of Finance
Pdnhf - CFO → Vice President of Finance & Operations, 2022
Vice President of Finance & Operations → Vice President of Finance, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Escudero
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julio Chiu
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Peisen
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Kelly
Vice President of Programs
Vice President Program → Vice President of Programs, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Moore
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ernesto Avila
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diana R Seabrooks
Board Secretary
On filings since 2023
16 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Estuardo Alvelais
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Hunt
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Perry Barber
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shea Herman
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Pablo Sanders (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Stacey Hunt Spier (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sylvia Soto (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Steve Lauterbach (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: A Richard Moore Jr. (2020) — Director
- Former: Edward Escudero (2020) — Director
- Former: Luis Fernandez (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 $162K, to Mimi Short (VP of Development).
Frequently asked questions about Paso del Norte Community Foundation
How much does Paso del Norte Community Foundation give each year?
Paso del Norte Community Foundation gave $14.4M across 119 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $5.2M across 109 grants.
What is Paso del Norte Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Paso del Norte Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,285, and its average grant was $121,040, across 119 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paso del Norte Community Foundation that year got $58K on average.
Where does Paso del Norte Community Foundation give grants?
Paso del Norte Community Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were El Paso, TX (103 grants), Davis, CA (2 grants), Austin, TX (2 grants) and Las Cruces, NM (2 grants).
Does Paso del Norte Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 119 grants with a stated purpose on Paso del Norte Community Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "El Paso Giving Day Grant" (78 grants), "Donor Advised Grant" (19 grants) and "Donor Advised Grant/Agency Grant" (8 grants).
Who are Paso del Norte Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Paso del Norte Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Texas Tech Foundation Inc ($8,519,451), Regents of the University of California Davis ($500,000) and The EPC Museum ($429,444), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Paso del Norte Community Foundation?
Paso del Norte Community Foundation reported $34.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.3M.
What does Paso del Norte Community Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is “to lead, empower, and connect a growing community of philanthropy to strengthen nonprofits, advance community projects, and foster resilience in the Paso del Norte region.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paso del Norte Community Foundation?
Paso del Norte Community Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check pdnfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Paso del Norte Community Foundation's EIN?
Paso del Norte Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1997449. 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 November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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