The Lauro Lopez Family Foundation
The Lauro Lopez Family Foundation is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports $300,000 in grants to 15 organizations; the foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Lauro Lopez Family Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,389,848
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $157,152
- +97.4% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $92,630
- +25.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $8,836
- -97.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Lauro Lopez Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 888 Isom Rd, San Antonio, TX 78216
Phone: (210) 344-5211
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lauro Lopez Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in San Antonio, Texas. Its documented 2024 grant to CASA DE MISERICORDIA went to an organization in Laredo, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Lauro Lopez Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 76% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 178% 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 $21K (2020) to $300K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Imaginarium of So Texas Laredo, TX | General Expenses | $45,000 |
| Laredo Walk to End Alzheimer's San Antonio, TX | General Expenses | $30,000 |
| Laredo Stroke Support Group Laredo, TX | General Expenses | $25,000 |
| Laredo Parkinson's Support Group Laredo, TX | General Expenses | $25,000 |
| Club Rotario Nuevo Santander Laredo, TX | General Expenses | $25,000 |
| Sacred Heart Children's Home Laredo, TX | General Operationsof Orphanage | $20,000 |
| Women Orthopedist Global Outreach Roanoke, VA | General Expenses | $20,000 |
| Laredo Junior Golf Association Laredo, TX | General Expenses | $20,000 |
| Rio Grande Valley Ministries Grapevine, TX | General Expenses | $15,000 |
| Smiles from Heaven Laredo, TX | General Expenses | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,389,848 | $157,152 | $8,836 | — | — | — | $92,630 | $173,343 |
| 2024 | $2,241,532 | $79,622 | $305,872 | $300,000 | 15 | $300,000 | $73,675 | $168,494 |
| 2023 | $2,508,698 | $74,146 | $46,246 | $45,000 | 1 | $45,000 | $72,900 | $190,077 |
| 2022 | $2,494,237 | $146,167 | $154,705 | $153,000 | 6 | $154,705 | $86,586 | $164,980 |
| 2021 | $2,461,394 | $60,258 | $171,667 | $170,000 | 9 | — | $58,591 | $153,141 |
| 2020 | $2,572,864 | $99,063 | $21,362 | $21,000 | 2 | — | $77,160 | $137,449 |
| 2019 | $2,495,163 | $77,378 | $2,360 | — | — | — | $76,835 | $75,524 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lauro Lopez Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $173K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement or specific funding focus is stated. One documented grantee, CASA DE MISERICORDIA in Laredo, Texas, describes its mission as bringing to life “the healing ministry of Jesus through our compassionate care and exceptional service,” following the Sisters of Mercy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $300,000 through 15 grants. One identified recipient was CASA DE MISERICORDIA, which received $15,000. The 2023 filing reports $45,000 in grants through one grant; the 2025 filing reports no grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Claudia A Guerra as President; Stephen R Lopez and Lauro G Lopez as Vice-Presidents; and Oscar Lopez as Secretary/Treasurer.
The Lauro Lopez Family Foundation is led by Claudia A Guerra, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Claudia A Guerra
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oscar Lopez
Secretary & Treasurer
Vice President → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauro G Lopez
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen R Lopez
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Christopher L Guerra (2019–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Lauro Lopez Family Foundation
How large is The Lauro Lopez Family Foundation?
The Lauro Lopez Family Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $157K.
What does The Lauro Lopez Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement or specific funding focus is stated. One documented grantee, CASA DE MISERICORDIA in Laredo, Texas, describes its mission as bringing to life “the healing ministry of Jesus through our compassionate care and exceptional service,” following the Sisters of Mercy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lauro Lopez Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 ↑
Where does The Lauro Lopez Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation is based in San Antonio, Texas. Its documented 2024 grant to CASA DE MISERICORDIA went to an organization in Laredo, Texas.
How much is The Lauro Lopez Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Lauro Lopez Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $173K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Lauro Lopez Family Foundation's EIN?
The Lauro Lopez Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2982191. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Lauro Lopez Family 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
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