Raul Tijerina Jr Foundation
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.0M
+2.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$573K
-17.6% YoY
Grant Count
42
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-17.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to enrich the lives of people living in south Texas through grants that:
- Energize youth by introducing them to new worlds
- Open doors to dreams through higher education
- Care for health and wellbeing at every stage of life
- Keep alive the Valley's proud multi-cultural heritage
The foundation provides financial support to diverse nonprofit organizations whose programs advance literacy, health, prosperity, and pride in the region. Primary funding focus areas include education, human services, and philanthropy.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 41 grants in 2023, with typical award amounts ranging from $450 to $42,000. Recent grantees have included:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation serves Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties in south Texas, with a particular emphasis on the Rio Grande Valley region.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $12,674,342
- Total revenues: $695,809
- Total expenses: $868,755
- Investment income and dividends: $346,965
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $13,025,997
- Total giving: $572,566
The foundation's original endowment has grown to more than $12,000,000 and has generated more than $6,000,000 in grants and scholarships since its establishment.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,025,997 | $12,674,342 | $12,858,518 |
| Revenue | $1,084,768 | $695,809 | $405,061 |
| Expenses | $733,113 | $868,755 | $779,694 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $638,591 | $776,559 | $659,275 |
| Net Investment Income | $998,698 | $608,074 | $320,968 |
| Distributable Amount | $692,316 | $653,498 | $654,443 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
199 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BORIS A HIDALGO | CEO/BD CHAIR | 2 | — |
| CARLOS A LOZANO MD | VP/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN DRAMBERGER | SEC/TREASURE | 1 | — |
| ROBERT GALLOWAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRYAN S DUFFY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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