Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust
Historical FunderLaredo, Texas · EIN 74-6374699 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $155,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DANA ORFILA |
|---|---|
| Address | 106 DEL CT, LAREDO TX 78041 |
| Phone | 9567129190 |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE ON TRUST WEBSITE LBVTRUST.ORG |
| Deadlines | OCTOBER 15TH OF EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | PREDOMINANTLY WEBB & ZAPATA COUNTY NONPROFIT CAUSES |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&m International University | Laredo, TX | Educational | $1,000,000 |
| Laredo College | Laredo, TX | Educational | $500,000 |
| Mary Help of Christians School | Laredo, TX | Educational | $300,000 |
| Diocese of Laredo | Laredo, TX | Religous | $290,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Laredo | Laredo, TX | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Ruthe B Cowl Rehabilitation Ctr | Laredo, TX | Charitable | $200,000 |
| University of Texas Health Science Center | San Antonio, TX | Educational | $175,000 |
| South Texas Food Bank | Laredo, TX | Charitable | $155,000 |
| United Day School | Laredo, TX | Educational | $110,000 |
| Casa de Misericordia | Laredo, TX | Religous | $100,000 |
| Mercy Ministries of Laredo | Laredo, TX | Religous | $100,000 |
| Volunteers Servicing the Need | Laredo, TX | Charitable | $80,000 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center | Laredo, TX | Charitable | $75,000 |
| University of the Incarnate Word | San Antonio, TX | Educational | $50,000 |
| Sacred Heart Childrens Home | Laredo, TX | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Life | Laredo, TX | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Bethany House | Laredo, TX | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Laredo Heat Youth Soccer | Laredo, TX | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Communities in School | Laredo, TX | Educational | $24,000 |
| The Laredo Diploma Plus Foundation | Laredo, TX | Educational | $24,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Laredo | Laredo, TX | Educational | $20,000 |
| Franciscan Friars of Hebbronville | Hebbronville, TX | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Foster Angels of South Texas | Corpus Christi, TX | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Kidney Foundation | Laredo, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Burke Foundation | Laredo, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Luthern Social Services | Laredo, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| South Texas Advancement Resource | Aguilares, TX | Educational | $15,000 |
| New Harvest Christian Academy | Laredo, TX | Educational | $10,000 |
| Laredo Cultural District | Laredo, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Laredo Center for the Arts | Laredo, TX | Educational | $10,000 |
| Laredo Life Center | Laredo, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,723,000 | 31 |
| 2024 | $3,648,250 | 30 |
| 2023 | $3,628,040 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620589349100512
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-6374699
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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