Rio-South Texas Education and Community
Rio-South Texas Education and Community Development Foundation is a private foundation based in Mission, Texas, focused on postsecondary education and workforce development. It supports nonprofit organizations working to increase educational attainment and skilled employment in the Rio South Texas region.
Key facts about Rio-South Texas Education and Community
In short: Rio-South Texas Education and Community gave $2.4M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $218K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 23-7393210
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,399,515
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- Average grant
- $218,138
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $43,989,441
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Deadline
- The 2026–2027 cycle ran July 1 through August 31, 2026, and is past.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$44.0M
+12.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
+23895.2% YoY
Grant Count
11
+1000.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$218K
+2081.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rio-South Texas Education and Community reported a distributable amount of $2.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How Rio-South Texas Education and Community gives
- Giving grew 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 145% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to ensure residents acquire skills and knowledge and have access to economic opportunities to enable them to pursue meaningful careers and live prosperous lives in Rio South Texas.” Its strategic framework focuses on postsecondary education and workforce development. The stated strategies include raising awareness of the value of education, aligning education and training with current and future labor-market needs, and upskilling the workforce.
Its listed initiatives include support for postsecondary degrees in target career clusters, credit recovery, apprenticeships, internships, certifications, and adult education. The foundation describes its grant fund as partnering with other 501(c)(3) organizations, primarily two- and four-year higher-education institutions.
Among its 2024 grantees, the Texas A&M Foundation describes its mission as building a brighter future for Texas A&M University by uniting generosity and vision to raise support and manage endowed gifts. The TSTC Foundation says it complements state support for the colleges by providing financial support for research, education, and community-service projects and activities. Communities Foundation of Texas says it serves charitable needs domestically and abroad through grants and services at its board’s discretion.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $2,399,515. Grant sizes ranged from $5,000 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $150,000. Its largest grants included $1,000,000 to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for an endowed scholarship supporting master’s and doctoral students in specified fields; $250,000 to South Texas College Education Foundation for last-dollar scholarships; $250,000 to Texas A&M Foundation for an endowed scholarship in construction science at the Texas A&M University Higher Education Center in McAllen; and $250,000 to Texas A&M International University Alumni Association for student scholarships. It also awarded $200,000 and $150,000 to The TSTC Foundation for student assistance and career-and-technology-education scholarships, respectively.
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Separately, its website describes a grant-fund application process: eligible applicants should be 501(c)(3) organizations, align proposals with the foundation’s focus, strategy, and initiatives, demonstrate need and an innovative approach, and define milestones, outcomes, or performance targets. A dollar-for-dollar match in hard dollars is required; in-kind contributions do not count. The listed submission materials are an IRS determination letter, W-9, proof of financial match, and a proposal in the foundation’s format.
Review Cycle
The 2026–2027 cycle ran July 1 through August 31, 2026, and is past. The website states that proposals are reviewed September through November and approved proposals may be awarded beginning January 1.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it serves Cameron, Willacy, Hidalgo, Starr, Zapata, Jim Hogg, and Webb counties in Rio South Texas. All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. Listed grants supported organizations and programs in locations including McAllen, Harlingen, Laredo, Weslaco, and College Station.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $2.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ($1.0M). Together the top 8 received $2.1M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($250,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 22 (27%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley McAllen, TX | The rio-South Texas education and community development foundation endowed scholarship shall be a permanent endowment and shall be for the use and benefit of utrgv. Funds distributed from the endowment shall be used to provide scholarships to students to increase attainmnet of master and doctoral degrees in the fields of agriculture, food, natural resources, business, finance, marketing, education, health science, information technology, manufacturing, or stem. | $1,000,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $250,000 |
| Texas A&M Foundation College Station, TX | Creates an endowed scholarship for the construction science program at the Texas a&m university higher education center in mcallen. | $250,000 |
| Texas A&M International University Alumni Association Laredo, TX | Awards scholarships to Texas a&m international university students eligible for the closer than ever program. | $250,000 |
| The TSTC Foundation Harlingen, TX | Provides support of tstc's goal line assistance program which assists tstc students who are within three semesters of graduation who are facing a financial crisis. Program will assist students in technical programs such as business management, education, allied health, nursing, it, manufacturing, and welding. | $200,000 |
| The TSTC Foundation Harlingen, TX | Provides scholarships for harlingen area Texas high school career and technology education (CTE) students who enter tstc as full-time students. CTE scholarship program will assist students in technical programs such as business management, education, allied health, nursing, it, manufacturing, and welding. | $150,000 |
| LCC Education Foundation Laredo, TX | Benefits students that are seeking to attend laredo college industry workforce training programs and are seeking transition to employment or higher education. | $132,515 |
| Valley Grande Institute Weslaco, TX | Establishes two new sections of courses for the valley grande institute healthcare program to improve education of vgi students and improve healthcare in the rio grande valley. | $127,000 |
| Lower Rio Grande Valley Workforce Development Board McAllen, TX | Supports up to 23 students who may become part of the Texas border region's future workforce, particulary in the wfs service area of Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties. The lead internship initiative bridges the gap between employers and students by engaging them in meaningful paid work experience and identifying potential future employees possessing necessary skills to excel within their organizations. | $25,000 |
| Lower Rio Grande Valley Workforce Development Board McAllen, TX | Construction workforce shortages are affecting all construction firms in the rio grande valley, potentially undermining the industry's ability to complete projects on time and on schedule. Project build addresses the manufacturing and construction skill gaps by providing entry level career pathway certification / credentials that lead to improving skill sets, increased responsibility and opportunities for upward mobility for 50-90 individuals. | $10,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,989,441 | $1,273,079 | $3,007,500 | $2,399,515 (11 grants) |
| 2023 | $38,982,299 | $248,308 | $615,609 | $10,000 (1 grant) |
| 2022 | $37,119,616 | -$292,244 | $2,530,051 | $2,525,004 (3 grants) |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $43,989,441 | $38,982,299 | $37,119,616 |
| Revenue | $1,273,079 | $248,308 | $-292,244 |
| Expenses | $3,007,500 | $615,609 | $2,530,051 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,912,325 | $554,389 | $3,138,093 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,159,101 | $926,527 | $598,708 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,010,262 | $1,839,923 | $1,893,848 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Keith Patridge as chair; James E. Moore as vice chair; Miguel A. Nevarez as secretary-treasurer; and James Notzon, Kelly Nassour, Walter Reyna, David Oliveira, and Joel Solis as directors. It also lists Adam Gonzalez as chief executive officer and Mari Mann-Silva as senior vice president.
The foundation’s website identifies Adam Gonzalez as chief executive officer, Mari Mann-Silva as senior vice president of financial operations and assistant board secretary and treasurer, Rafael Tapia as grant manager, and Dayton Green as information systems manager.
Rio-South Texas Education and Community is led by Adam Gonzalez, Chief Executive Officer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam Gonzalez
Chief Executive Officer
Senior Vice President of Business Development → Senior Vice President, 2021
Senior Vice President → Chief Executive Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$83K (2021) → $93K (2024)
Keith Patridge
Chair
Board Member → Director, 2021
Director → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter Reyna
Director
Board Member → Secretary-Treasurer, 2021
Secretary-Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Notzon
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Nassour
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Oliveira
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Almaraz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel Solis
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mari Mann-Silva
Senior Vice President
Vice President of Operations & Informa → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Senior Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$73K (2021) → $57K (2024)
James E. Moore
Vice Chair
Chair → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miguel A. Nevarez
Secretary-Treasurer
Vice Chair → Secretary-Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Eddie Cano (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mary Hernandez (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Patricia A. Beard (2020–2023) — Former CEO
- Former: Rene Alcala (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Cliffe Killam (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Aron Pena (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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $93K, to Mr Adam Gonzalez (Chief Executive Officer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 801 North Bryan Road Office 167, Mission, TX 78572
Phone: (956) 682-6371
Frequently asked questions about Rio-South Texas Education and Community
How much does Rio-South Texas Education and Community give each year?
Rio-South Texas Education and Community gave $2.4M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
What is Rio-South Texas Education and Community's typical grant size?
Rio-South Texas Education and Community's median grant in 2024 was $150,000, and its average grant was $218,138, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rio-South Texas Education and Community give grants?
Rio-South Texas Education and Community gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were McAllen, TX (3 grants), Laredo, TX (2 grants) and Harlingen, TX (2 grants).
Does Rio-South Texas Education and Community give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Rio-South Texas Education and Community's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Rio-South Texas Education and Community's largest grantees?
Rio-South Texas Education and Community's largest 2024 grantees include The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ($1,000,000), The TSTC Foundation ($350,000 across 2 grants) and Texas A&M Foundation ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($250,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rio-South Texas Education and Community?
Rio-South Texas Education and Community reported $44.0M 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 $2.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rio-South Texas Education and Community fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to ensure residents acquire skills and knowledge and have access to economic opportunities to enable them to pursue meaningful careers and live prosperous lives in Rio South Texas.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rio-South Texas Education and Community?
Rio-South Texas Education and Community does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Rio-South Texas Education and Community's EIN?
Rio-South Texas Education and Community's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7393210. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rio-South Texas Education and Community 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.
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