Puente de Maravillas Foundation
Puente de Maravillas Foundation is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable and educational organizations, including recipients working in scholarships, health and human services, hunger relief, vocational programs, and youth services.
Puente de Maravillas Foundation at a glance
In short: Puente de Maravillas Foundation gave $2.8M across 53 grants in 2024 (avg $53K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,812,000
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 53
- +5200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $53,057
- -98.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $52,252,957
- +5.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Puente de Maravillas Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 Concord Plaza 240, San Antonio, TX 78216
Phone: (210) 987-3655
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Puente de Maravillas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Texas A&M Foundation ($300K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 57 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The remaining shares were 4% to North Carolina, 3% to Mississippi, 2% to the District of Columbia, and 1% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
Cities
How Puente de Maravillas Foundation gives
- Giving grew 84% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $756K (2020) to $2.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 53 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M Foundation College Station, TX | Scholarships | $300,000 |
| Driscoll Children's Hospital Development Foundation Inc Corpus Christi, TX | Health & Human Services | $250,000 |
| Coastal Bend Community Foundation Corpus Christi, TX | Health & Human Services | $200,000 |
| Coastal Bend Food Bank Corpus Christi, TX | Hunger & Food Security | $160,000 |
| Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Foundation Inc Corpus Christi, TX | Arts & Culture | $150,000 |
| Del Mar College Foundation Inc Corpus Christi, TX | Vocational Programs | $105,000 |
| MANNA FoodBank Inc Asheville, NC | Hunger & Food Security | $100,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities South Texas Corpus Christi, TX | Health & Human Services | $100,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America (South Texas Council) Corpus Christi, TX | Youth Services | $85,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi Inc Corpus Christi, TX | Health & Human Services | $85,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,252,957 | $4,086,093 | $3,225,914 | $2,812,000 | 53 | $2,926,494 | $3,818,124 | $2,471,446 |
| 2023 | $49,693,473 | $1,159,025 | $3,095,710 | $2,731,050 | 1 | $2,848,251 | $928,571 | $2,377,950 |
| 2022 | $46,966,390 | $1,093,961 | $2,996,914 | $2,611,900 | 1 | $2,740,530 | $831,998 | $2,357,320 |
| 2021 | $56,092,622 | $1,093,732 | $1,917,765 | $1,525,000 | 1 | $1,618,060 | $828,651 | $2,668,520 |
| 2020 | $52,486,701 | $82,015 | $1,028,131 | $756,000 | 1 | — | $139,819 | $2,352,700 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Puente de Maravillas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants included support for higher education, health and human services, hunger and food security, vocational programs, arts and culture, and youth services.
The organizations it supports describe varied work. Texas A&M Foundation says it raises and manages endowed gifts to support Texas A&M University. Driscoll Children’s Hospital Development Foundation says it provides for children’s services at the hospital. Coastal Bend Community Foundation says it makes charitable and educational grants to enhance quality of life in the Coastal Bend. Coastal Bend Food Bank says it distributes donated food to social agencies serving people in need. Del Mar College Foundation says it helps students pursue education for career and personal goals. Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation says its primary mission is to fund cancer research through fundraising and public awareness. Camp Aranzazu says it creates accessible camp experiences for people of all ages and abilities. Corpus Christi Metro Ministries says it feeds hungry people, shelters people experiencing homelessness, and builds futures in the Coastal Bend.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 53 grants totaling $2,812,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $300,000, with a median of $25,000. Among its largest grants were $300,000 to Texas A&M Foundation for scholarships; $250,000 to Driscoll Children’s Hospital Development Foundation for health and human services; $200,000 to Coastal Bend Community Foundation for health and human services; and $160,000 to Coastal Bend Food Bank for hunger and food security. Other large grants included $150,000 to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Foundation, $105,000 to Del Mar College Foundation, and $100,000 to MANNA FoodBank and Ronald McDonald House Charities South Texas.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Hugh C Dobson as president, Anne M Dobson as vice president, and Geri Rice as secretary/treasurer.
Puente de Maravillas Foundation is led by Hugh C Dobson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hugh C Dobson
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne M Dobson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geri Rice
Secretary & Treasurer
Director - → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nelda Martinez (2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Puente de Maravillas Foundation
How much does Puente de Maravillas Foundation give each year?
Puente de Maravillas Foundation gave $2.8M across 53 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.7M across 1 grant.
What is Puente de Maravillas Foundation's typical grant size?
Puente de Maravillas Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $53,057, across 53 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Puente de Maravillas Foundation give grants?
Puente de Maravillas Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Corpus Christi, TX (41 grants) and Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does Puente de Maravillas Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 53 grants with a stated purpose on Puente de Maravillas Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Health & Human Services" (22 grants), "Arts & Culture" (9 grants) and "Youth Services" (5 grants).
Who are Puente de Maravillas Foundation's largest grantees?
Puente de Maravillas Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Texas A&M Foundation ($300,000), Driscoll Children's Hospital Development Foundation Inc ($250,000) and Coastal Bend Community Foundation ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Puente de Maravillas Foundation?
Puente de Maravillas Foundation reported $52.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Puente de Maravillas Foundation fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants included support for higher education, health and human services, hunger and food security, vocational programs, arts and culture, and youth services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Puente de Maravillas Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Puente de Maravillas Foundation's EIN?
Puente de Maravillas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3661722. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Puente de Maravillas Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Puente de Maravillas Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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