Children's Museum of Brownsville
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$651K
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
29
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Children's Museum of Brownsville?
Children's Museum of Brownsville is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Musk Foundation ($160K), Serafy Foundation ($128K), Raul Tijerina Jr Foundation ($117K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $651K in grants to Children's Museum of Brownsville between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musk Foundation | $160,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Serafy Foundation | $127,508 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Raul Tijerina Jr Foundation | $116,620 | 5 | 2019–2025 |
| The Moody Foundation | $115,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Brownsville Foundation for Health | $38,568 | 3 | 2020–2025 |
| The Roy F & Joann Cole Mitte Foundation | $31,500 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Wingstop Charities | $20,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Earl C Sams Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation | $7,760 | 1 | 2022 |
| Alice Kleberg Reynolds Meyer Foundat A0479800 | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Neal & Lourdes Simmons Foundation | $2,000 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Jules D Gosseaux Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2019) to $211K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $35K.
What grants has Children's Museum of Brownsville received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Raul Tijerina Jr Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Brownsville Foundation for Health | SUPPORT EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Musk Foundation | SUPPORT CREATIVE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Serafy Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $26,815 |
| 2024 | Raul Tijerina Jr Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Brownsville Foundation for Health | SUPPORT EDUCATION | $13,568 |
| 2024 | Earl C Sams Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Neal & Lourdes Simmons Foundation | SUPPORT CHILDREN'S EDUCATION | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Serafy Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $34,390 |
| 2023 | Wingstop Charities | ASSISTANCE | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Earl C Sams Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation Inc | — | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Musk Foundation | SUPPORT CREATIVE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Alice Kleberg Reynolds Meyer Foundat A0479800 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Jules D Gosseaux Foundation Inc | TO INTRODUCE CHILDREN TO THE "WORLD OF LEARNING" THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS. | $2,000 |
| 2022 | The Moody Foundation | Assistance creating an exhibit in the musems new annex and restoring and improving an outdoor exhibit on waterways | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Raul Tijerina Jr Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $40,000 |
| 2022 | Serafy Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation | charitable | $7,760 |
| 2021 | The Roy F & Joann Cole Mitte Foundation | Grant for architectural design fees for the Science Center expansion | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Raul Tijerina Jr Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $16,620 |
| 2021 | Serafy Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Neal & Lourdes Simmons Foundation | SUPPORT CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | $500 |
| 2020 | Serafy Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $31,303 |
| 2020 | The Moody Foundation | Mini Makers Studios | $15,000 |
| 2020 | Brownsville Foundation for Health | SUPPORT EDUCATION | $15,000 |
| 2020 | The Roy F & Joann Cole Mitte Foundation | General support | $6,500 |
| 2020 | Neal & Lourdes Simmons Foundation | SUPPORT CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | $500 |
| 2019 | Raul Tijerina Jr Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | $20,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Children's Museum of Brownsville?
Children's Museum of Brownsville is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Musk Foundation ($160K), Serafy Foundation ($128K), Raul Tijerina Jr Foundation ($117K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $651K in grants to Children's Museum of Brownsville between 2019–2025.
Who is Children's Museum of Brownsville's largest funder?
Musk Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Children's Museum of Brownsville, with $160K across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Children's Museum of Brownsville received?
IRS 990 filings record $651K in grants to Children's Museum of Brownsville across 29 grants from 13 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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