Grants paid by Rio-South Texas Education and Community Development Fdn Inc
EIN 23-7393210 · Mission, TX · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE B19
Rio-South Texas Education and Community Development Fdn Inc of Mission, TX (EIN 23-7393210) reported 24 grants paid totaling $6,558,171 to 16 recipients in tax years 2019–2024, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. It also reported $667,399 approved for future payment, which is listed separately and not included in the total. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$6,558,171
24 grants
Recipients
16
distinct organizations
Tax years
2019–2024
6 filings in the corpus
Approved for future payment
$667,399
5 commitments · not included in grants paid
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | $45,000 | — |
| 2020 | 2 | $56,442 | $86,399 |
| 2021 | 5 | $1,522,210 | $562,500 |
| 2022 | 3 | $2,525,004 | — |
| 2023 | 1 | $10,000 | $18,500 |
| 2024 | 11 | $2,399,515 | — |
Top recipients
The 16 recipients receiving the most from Rio-South Texas Education and Community Development Fdn Inc, by grants paid, out of 16 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 74-2246970 | C | Mcallen, TX | 2 | $2,500,000 | 2024 |
| The Tstc Foundation 75-2892470 | C | Harlingen, TX | 4 | $1,560,254 | 2024 |
| Texas A&m International University 74-2998437 | B | Laredo, TX | 1 | $750,000 | 2021 |
| South Texas College 74-2683499 | C | Mcallen, TX | 3 | $443,402 | 2021 |
| Lcc Education Foundation | U | Laredo, TX | 2 | $257,515 | 2024 |
| South Texas College Education Foundation | U | Mcallen, TX | 1 | $250,000 | 2024 |
| Texas A&m Foundation 74-2245072 | B | College Station, TX | 1 | $250,000 | 2024 |
| Texas A&m International University Alumni Association 74-2515406 | C | Laredo, TX | 1 | $250,000 | 2024 |
| Valley Grande Institute 75-2684723 | D | Weslaco, TX | 1 | $127,000 | 2024 |
| The Imaginarium of South Texas 74-2588661 | C | Laredo, TX | 1 | $50,000 | 2021 |
| Lower Rio Grande Valley Workforce Development Board 74-2940085 | C | Mcallen, TX | 2 | $35,000 | 2024 |
| St Joseph Catholic School | U | Edinburg, TX | 1 | $25,000 | 2021 |
| Ibat Education Foundation 74-2932297 | A | Austin, TX | 1 | $23,000 | 2019 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Mcallen 74-1553646 | A | Mcallen, TX | 1 | $22,000 | 2019 |
| Vamos | U | Mcallen, TX | 1 | $10,000 | 2023 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas 75-0964565 | B | Dallas, TX | 1 | $5,000 | 2024 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 29 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Mcallen, TX | C | $1,000,000 | paid | THE RIO-SOUTH TEXAS EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP SHALL BE A PERMANENT ENDOWMENT AND SHALL BE FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF UTRGV. FUNDS DISTRIBUTED FROM THE ENDOWMENT SHALL BE USED TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS TO INCREASE ATTAINMNET OF MASTER AND DOCTORAL DEGREES IN THE FIELDS OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD, NATURAL RESOURCES, BUSINESS, FINANCE, MARKETING, EDUCATION, HEALTH SCIENCE, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, MANUFACTURING, OR STEM. | 202502729349100210 |
| 2024 | South Texas College Education Foundation Mcallen, TX | U | $250,000 | paid | PROVIDES "LAST-DOLLAR" SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIDALGO AND STARR COUNTY STUDENTS UNDER THE STC PROMISE PRGRAM. A LAST DOLLAR SCHOLARSHIP REFERS TO FUNDS THAT COVER FINANCIAL GAPS NOT PROVIDED THRU FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID OR STATE AID. STC PROMISE PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS TO TRANSITION TO SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND COMPLETE THE EDUCATION JOURNEY THEY STARTED IN HIGH SCHOOL. | 202502729349100210 |
| 2024 | Texas A&m International University Alumni Association Laredo, TX | C | $250,000 | paid | AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR THE CLOSER THAN EVER PROGRAM. | 202502729349100210 |
| 2024 | Texas A&m Foundation College Station, TX | B | $250,000 | paid | CREATES AN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE CONSTRUCTION SCIENCE PROGRAM AT THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER IN MCALLEN. | 202502729349100210 |
| 2024 | The Tstc Foundation Harlingen, TX | C | $200,000 | paid | PROVIDES SUPPORT OF TSTC'S GOAL LINE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WHICH ASSISTS TSTC STUDENTS WHO ARE WITHIN THREE SEMESTERS OF GRADUATION WHO ARE FACING A FINANCIAL CRISIS. PROGRAM WILL ASSIST STUDENTS IN TECHNICAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION, ALLIED HEALTH, NURSING, IT, MANUFACTURING, AND WELDING. | 202502729349100210 |
| 2024 | The Tstc Foundation Harlingen, TX | C | $150,000 | paid | PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HARLINGEN AREA TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (CTE) STUDENTS WHO ENTER TSTC AS FULL-TIME STUDENTS. CTE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WILL ASSIST STUDENTS IN TECHNICAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION, ALLIED HEALTH, NURSING, IT, MANUFACTURING, AND WELDING. | 202502729349100210 |
| 2024 | Lcc Education Foundation Laredo, TX | U | $132,515 | paid | BENEFITS STUDENTS THAT ARE SEEKING TO ATTEND LAREDO COLLEGE INDUSTRY WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMS AND ARE SEEKING TRANSITION TO EMPLOYMENT OR HIGHER EDUCATION. | 202502729349100210 |
| 2024 | Valley Grande Institute Weslaco, TX | D | $127,000 | paid | ESTABLISHES TWO NEW SECTIONS OF COURSES FOR THE VALLEY GRANDE INSTITUTE HEALTHCARE PROGRAM TO IMPROVE EDUCATION OF VGI STUDENTS AND IMPROVE HEALTHCARE IN THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY. | 202502729349100210 |
| 2024 | Lower Rio Grande Valley Workforce Development Board Mcallen, TX | C | $25,000 | paid | SUPPORTS UP TO 23 STUDENTS WHO MAY BECOME PART OF THE TEXAS BORDER REGION'S FUTURE WORKFORCE, PARTICULARY IN THE WFS SERVICE AREA OF HIDALGO, STARR, AND WILLACY COUNTIES. THE LEAD INTERNSHIP INITIATIVE BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN EMPLOYERS AND STUDENTS BY ENGAGING THEM IN MEANINGFUL PAID WORK EXPERIENCE AND IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL FUTURE EMPLOYEES POSSESSING NECESSARY SKILLS TO EXCEL WITHIN THEIR ORGANIZATIONS. | 202502729349100210 |
| 2024 | Lower Rio Grande Valley Workforce Development Board Mcallen, TX | C | $10,000 | paid | CONSTRUCTION WORKFORCE SHORTAGES ARE AFFECTING ALL CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, POTENTIALLY UNDERMINING THE INDUSTRY'S ABILITY TO COMPLETE PROJECTS ON TIME AND ON SCHEDULE. PROJECT BUILD ADDRESSES THE MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION SKILL GAPS BY PROVIDING ENTRY LEVEL CAREER PATHWAY CERTIFICATION / CREDENTIALS THAT LEAD TO IMPROVING SKILL SETS, INCREASED RESPONSIBILITY AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR UPWARD MOBILITY FOR 50-90 INDIVIDUALS. | 202502729349100210 |
| 2024 | Communities Foundation of Texas Dallas, TX | B | $5,000 | paid | CO-HOST SPONSORSHIP OF THE TEXAS PHILANTHROPY LEADERSHIP CIRCLE WHICH IS AN ANNUAL CONVENING OF TEXAS EDUCATION FUNDERS TO HIGHLIGHT AND UPLIFT PROMISING AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS, POLICY WORK, AND COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS IN PUBLIC AND HIGHER EDUCATIONS. IT PROVIDES BEST PRACTICES IN EDUCATION AND PROVIDES A FORUM FOR INSTITUTIONAL GRANTMAKERS TO LEARN FROM EXPERTS AND EACH OTHER. | 202502729349100210 |
| 2023 | Rgv Careers Foundation Pharr, TX | B | $18,500 | approved, future | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. | 202500339349100055 |
| 2023 | Vamos Mcallen, TX | U | $10,000 | paid | HONORARIUM MADE ON BEHALF OF MR. EDDIE CANO FOR HIS 10 YEARS OF SERVICE AND DEDICATION TO OUR FOUNDATION. THE AUTHORIZED TRUSTEES OF VAMOS WILL USE THE AWARD MONIES STRICTLY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES BENEFITING THE STUDENTS OF THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY SEEKING A HIGHER EDUCATION AND NO PORTION OF THE AWARD MONIES WILL BE USED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. | 202500339349100055 |
| 2022 | The University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley Mcallen, TX | C | $1,500,000 | paid | RIO-SOUTH TEXAS EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP | 202312879349100206 |
| 2022 | The Tstc Foundation Harlingen, TX | C | $900,004 | paid | GOAL LINE ASSISTANCE, CTE STUDENT RECRUITMENT, TECHNICAL TRAINING ENHANCEMENTS | 202312879349100206 |
| 2022 | Lcc Education Foundation Laredo, TX | U | $125,000 | paid | GET TO THE FINISH LINE | 202312879349100206 |
| 2021 | Texas A&m International University Laredo, TX | B | $750,000 | paid | ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING AND ENDOWMENT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COMPUTER ENGINEERING | 202232229349100518 |
| 2021 | The University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley Mcallen, TX | C | $500,000 | approved, future | RIO-SOUTH TEXAS EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP | 202232229349100518 |
| 2021 | South Texas College Mcallen, TX | C | $386,960 | paid | GRANTS FOR THE ADVANCED ROBOTICS INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION PROGRAM, DESTINATION GRADUATION, POSTSECONDARY CAREER PATHWAYS IN HEALTHCARE, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, AND MANUFACTURING PROGRAM | 202232229349100518 |
| 2021 | The Tstc Foundation Harlingen, TX | C | $310,250 | paid | GOAL LINE ASSISTANCE AND BIOMEDICAL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY | 202232229349100518 |
| 2021 | Lcc Education Foundation Laredo, TX | U | $62,500 | approved, future | GET TO THE FINISH LINE | 202232229349100518 |
| 2021 | The Imaginarium of South Texas Laredo, TX | C | $50,000 | paid | IMAGINE TUTORS | 202232229349100518 |
| 2021 | St Joseph Catholic School Edinburg, TX | U | $25,000 | paid | HONORARIUM: L. ARON PENA, SR | 202232229349100518 |
| 2020 | South Texas College Mcallen, TX | C | $78,899 | approved, future | ADVANCED ROBOTICS INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION PROGRAM: THE INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING (IAM) AT SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE REQUESTED $314,150 IN ORDER TO HELP TO EXPAND THE INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS LAB AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF INSTITUTIONAL CERTIFICATIONS. THE TWO MAJOR OUTCOMES SHALL BE ESTABLISHING STC IAM AS THE FIRST FANUC CERTIFIED TRAINING CENTER IN SOUTH TEXAS AND THE ONLY FULLY INTEGRATED INDUSTRY 4.0 LAB IN THE STATE. | 202132819349100803 |
| 2020 | South Texas College Mcallen, TX | C | $51,442 | paid | ADVANCED ROBOTICS INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION PROGRAM: THE INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING (IAM) AT SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE REQUESTED $314,150 IN ORDER TO HELP TO EXPAND THE INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS LAB AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF INSTITUTIONAL CERTIFICATIONS. THE TWO MAJOR OUTCOMES SHALL BE ESTABLISHING STC IAM AS THE FIRST FANUC CERTIFIED TRAINING CENTER IN SOUTH TEXAS AND THE ONLY FULLY INTEGRATED INDUSTRY 4.0 LAB IN THE STATE. | 202132819349100803 |
| 2020 | South Texas College Mcallen, TX | C | $7,500 | approved, future | DESTINATION GRADUATION: SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE IS COMMITTED TO INCREASING GRADUATION RATES IN ORDER TO CREATE A SUFFICIENTLY CREDENTIALED WORKFORCE NEEDED FOR OUR REGION TO STAY COMPETITIVE IN OUR GLOBAL ECONOMY. STC REQUESTED $25,000 TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO RE-ENGAGE ADULT STUDENTS WHO HAVE EARNED A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS, BUT HAVE STOPPED ATTENDING PRIOR TO GRADUATING WITH THEIR CERTIFICATE, ASSOCIATE'S OR BACHELOR'S DEGREES. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF SCHOLARSHIPS PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE IN ENCOURAGING ADULT STUDENTS TO RE-ENTROLL AND ULTIMATELY PROVIDES THEM WITH THE CONFIDENCE TO FINISH WHAT THEY STARTED. | 202132819349100803 |
| 2020 | South Texas College Mcallen, TX | C | $5,000 | paid | DESTINATION GRADUATION: SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE IS COMMITTED TO INCREASING GRADUATION RATES IN ORDER TO CREATE A SUFFICIENTLY CREDENTIALED WORKFORCE NEEDED FOR OUR REGION TO STAY COMPETITIVE IN OUR GLOBAL ECONOMY. STC REQUESTED $25,000 TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO RE-ENGAGE ADULT STUDENTS WHO HAVE EARNED A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS, BUT HAVE STOPPED ATTENDING PRIOR TO GRADUATING WITH THEIR CERTIFICATE, ASSOCIATE'S OR BACHELOR'S DEGREES. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF SCHOLARSHIPS PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE IN ENCOURAGING ADULT STUDENTS TO RE-ENTROLL AND ULTIMATELY PROVIDES THEM WITH THE CONFIDENCE TO FINISH WHAT THEY STARTED. | 202132819349100803 |
| 2019 | Ibat Education Foundation Austin, TX | A | $23,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202041289349301209 |
| 2019 | Boys and Girls Club of Mcallen Mcallen, TX | A | $22,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202041289349301209 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-11-30 | not stated | 2023v6.0 | 202502729349100210 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-11-30 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202500339349100055 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-11-30 | not stated | 2021v4.2 | 202312879349100206 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-11-30 | not stated | 2020v4.2 | 202232229349100518 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-11-30 | not stated | 2019v5.2 | 202132819349100803 |
| 990 | 2019 | 2019-11-30 | not stated | 2018v3.1 | 202041289349301209 |
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