E.On Climate & Renewables North America, Llc Higher Education Fund for San Patricio County - Papalote Creek Grant

E.On Climate & Renewables North America, Llc Higher Education Fund for San Patricio County - Papalote Creek Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Coastal Bend Community Foundation
Last Updated: September 28, 2025

Summary

The E.On Climate & Renewables North America, LLC Higher Education Fund aims to enhance educational opportunities in San Patricio County, Texas. Established by Papalote Creek II, LLC, this fund supports local students and institutions, contributing to the community's growth. The Coastal Bend Community Foundation, with its significant impact and history of philanthropy, manages this fund, aligning with its mission to improve quality of life through educational support and community engagement.

Overview

Coastal Bend Community Foundation Forty years ago, the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, together with community leaders Cecil Burney, Pat Eisenhauer and Dick Sells launched a public foundation to promote and encourage philanthropy in the Coastal Bend. With an initial donation of $150,000 from the Paul and Mary Haas Foundation and borrowed office space at the Chamber of Commerce, the Coastal Bend Community Foundation was established in 1981. Today, the Coastal Bend Community Foundation is one of approximately 900 community foundations in the United States. Its charitable impact has been profound, but it does not accomplish this work alone. Through the generosity of its donors and the foresight of the Foundation’s founders and directors, the Coastal Bend Community Foundation has grown assets to over $108 million while awarding over $141 million in grants and scholarships through 2021. The Foundation serves the Coastal Bend counties of Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio and San Patricio through its 307 funds. The Coastal Bend Community Foundation invites anyone who is interested in meeting the charitable needs of this area to partner to “improve the quality of life” in the Coastal Bend. The Mission of the Foundation is to improve the quality of life in the Coastal Bend by building community endowment and addressing social, educational, environmental, and cultural needs through the awarding of grants and scholarships. The Foundation’s Vision is to provide the Coastal Bend with: Efficient gift options to meet donors’ charitable wishesEffective grants to charitable organizations and scholarships to studentsEthical leadership to promote and enhance area philanthropy E.On Climate & Renewables North America, Llc Higher Education Fund for San Patricio County - Papalote Creek Established by Papalote Creek II, LLC to promote higher education in San Patricio County, Texas.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.