US Mexico Foundation
To promote binational understanding and collaboration through educational programs that look to educate and empower mexican youth in the areas of: stem, english language learning, and civic engagement.
US Mexico Foundation at a glance
In short: US Mexico Foundation reported $42K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $41,908 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -82.4% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $1,026,986
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,808,268
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $975
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,741,560
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to US Mexico Foundation
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from US Mexico Foundation
"Encuentros" Mentorship Program
US Mexico Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Educational Program with Ricardo Pablo Pedro
US Mexico Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Mexican Students at NASA
US Mexico Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who US Mexico Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $238K (2023). In 2024 it reported $42K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Area Council Foundation Berkeley, CA | For 75 years, the Bay Area Council has worked to make the Bay Area the greatest region on the planet. This donation will help continue this important mission and the work they do to create more housing, end traffic, address homelessness, expand workforce opportunities, deepen inclusiveness and strengthen climate resilience. | $34,238 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,026,986 | $2,808,268 | $2,741,560 | $41,908 | Total only | $975 |
| 2023 | $1,012,126 | $2,744,765 | $2,705,450 | $238,454 | Total only | $973 |
| 2022 | $756,409 | $1,647,462 | $1,632,750 | $49,550 | Total only | $744 |
| 2021 | $749,494 | $993,234 | $826,833 | $34,238 | 1 | $709 |
| 2020 | $543,406 | $711,502 | $575,063 | $29,988 | Total only | $817 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About US Mexico Foundation
Based on IRS filings
US Mexico Foundation is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $42K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $975.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
US Mexico Foundation is led by Emilio Cadena, Chair since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 18 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Emilio Cadena
Chair
Chair of the Board → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Enrique Perret Erhard
Managing Director
Board Member & Management → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Managing Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$267K (2020) → $420K (2024)
Pati Jinich
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Salas
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Jimenez
Board Member
Programs → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eduardo Canales
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hector Lujan
Governor & Nominati
Board Member → Governor & Nominati, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lourdes Aranda
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Myers
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madelka McCalla
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Wilson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Prescott
Programs
Board Member → Programs, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Barela
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcelo Gaete
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesus Carmona
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louise Blais
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luis Gutierrez
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Greenwall
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Ana Mondragon (2021–2023) — Fundraising
- Former: Jana Nelson (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Rolando Pablos (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lucy Lawrence (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ajejandro Quiroz (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Amy Dacey (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Andres Martinez (2020–2022) — Governor & Nominati
- Former: Antonio Ortiz Mena (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Caio Zapata (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Eva Fernandez (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Guillermo Romo (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ivan Zapien (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: John Kluge (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Stoney Burke (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Walter Ulloa (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Devry Boughner Vorwerk (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Devry Boughner (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Jeff Mandelsohn (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Polsfut (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Maria De Lourdes Aranda (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Martha Smith (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Rodrigo Gallegos (2020) — Board Member
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 $420K, to Enrique Perret Erhard (Managing DIR).
Frequently asked questions about US Mexico Foundation
How much does US Mexico Foundation give each year?
US Mexico Foundation reported $42K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $238K in grants paid.
How large is US Mexico Foundation?
US Mexico Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
Where does US Mexico Foundation operate?
US Mexico Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is US Mexico Foundation's EIN?
US Mexico Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2984884. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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