United Way of South Texas
Organizations Mission-To build and promote partnerships that maximize resources through a coordinated effort that unites people of Hidalgo and Starr Counties in Texas and to award grants to address health, financial stability and education issues.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.3M
+2.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$901K
+2.0% YoY
Grant Count
18
-5.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$50K
+7.7% YoY
About United Way of South Texas
Based on IRS filings
United Way of South Texas is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MCALLEN, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $901K. Net investment income was $66K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,301,979 | $5,157,536 | $5,257,344 |
| Revenue | $2,221,289 | $2,190,921 | $2,432,398 |
| Expenses | $2,377,424 | $2,308,201 | $2,242,579 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $65,777 | $25,084 | $4,620 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
102 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bgc Edinburg ($102,000), Bgc Mcallen ($100,000), Bgc Pharr ($90,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | Assist Needy | $28,000 |
| WOMEN TOGETHER | Assist Hospice | $70,000 |
| BGC EDINBURG | Assist Youth | $102,000 |
| BGC MCALLEN | Assist Youth | $100,000 |
| BGC MISSION | Assist Youth | $55,000 |
| BGC PHARR | Assist Youth | $90,000 |
| RGV BOY SCOUTS | Assist Youth | $40,000 |
| CASA | Assist Needy | $25,000 |
| SU CASA ESPERANZA | Assist Infant Health | $35,500 |
| COMFORT HOUSE | Assist Needy | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LILIA B LOPEZ | PRESIDENT | 40 | $108,138 |
| KIM DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LES JONES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CYNDY RAMOS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JJ SERRANO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RAUL E SESIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BLANCA I VILLAOBOS | PAST BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| TYLER STONE | STRATEGIC BOARD PLANNING CO-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| GERARDO PAZ | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| LARRY C GONZALEZ | FINANCE CO-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DR DUANDRE DRAIN | FUND DISTRIBUTION CO-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CRIS MONCAYO | CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ANNETTE S GARCIA | COMMUNITY RELATIONS CO-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT MCGURK | FINANCE CO-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE QUIROZ | CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BENITA MENDELL | FUND DISTRIBUTION CO-CHAIR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Way of South Texas?
United Way of South Texas is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MCALLEN, TX. It holds $5.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is United Way of South Texas?
As of 2024, United Way of South Texas holds $5.3M in total assets with $2.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 18 grants totaling $901K in 2024.
Where does United Way of South Texas operate?
United Way of South Texas has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does United Way of South Texas award?
In 2024, United Way of South Texas awarded 18 grants totaling $901K — an average of about $50K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is United Way of South Texas's EIN?
United Way of South Texas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2052527. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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