South Texas Community College Education Foundation

Public charity · Grantmaker McAllen, TX EIN: 74-2860857

The mission of the South Texas college foundation is to garner resources that assist South Texas college in acheving educational excellence, servicing the diverse needs of the college through partnerships and fundraising from various private sectors. We have a unique ability to apply for funds, support diverse groups, and serve the community in ways the college may be limited to.

South Texas Community College Education Foundation at a glance

In short: South Texas Community College Education Foundation gave $316K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $316K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2025)
$316,334
-27.1% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
1
+0.0% vs 2024
Average grant
$316,334
-27.1% vs 2024
Median grant
$316,334
Total assets
$550,556
+10.6% vs 2024
Primary geography
Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who South Texas Community College Education Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2025

South Texas College: $316KSouth Texas College$316K

The largest 2025 recipient was South Texas College ($316K).

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K2$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

McAllen

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K1 grant2023 1 grant2024 1 grant2025

From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2023) to $434K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $316K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
South Texas College McAllen, TXScholarships$316,334
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$550,556$489,619$447,208$316,3341$14,295
2024$497,646$802,031$496,277$433,8671$1,770
2023$225,636$194,456$50,434$37,2671—

About South Texas Community College Education Foundation

Based on IRS filings

South Texas Community College Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in McAllen, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $551K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $316K. Net investment income was $14K.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

South Texas Community College Education Foundation is led by Laura Warren, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Laura Warren

    President

    Director → President, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alonzo Cantu

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gary Gurwitz

    Director

    Vice President → Director, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Yvonne Gonzalez

    Director

    President → Director, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Adelita Felix

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sam Vale

    Secretary

    Director → Secretary, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • James Collins

    Vice Chair

    Director → Vice Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Sally Guerra (2023) — Secretary

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 South Texas Community College Education Foundation

How much does South Texas Community College Education Foundation give each year?

South Texas Community College Education Foundation gave $316K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $434K across 1 grant.

How large is South Texas Community College Education Foundation?

South Texas Community College Education Foundation reported $551K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $490K.

What is South Texas Community College Education Foundation?

South Texas Community College Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in McAllen, TX. It holds $551K in total assets as of 2025.

Where does South Texas Community College Education Foundation operate?

South Texas Community College Education Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.

What is South Texas Community College Education Foundation's EIN?

South Texas Community College Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2860857. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(3)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 15, 2024)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 15, 2025)
  3. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)

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