Puente de Maravillas Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Antonio, Texas · EIN 84-3661722 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.8M
Organizations funded53
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$52.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
9% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M Foundation | College Station, TX | Scholarships | $300,000 |
| Driscoll Children's Hospital Development Foundation Inc | Corpus Christi, TX | Health & Human Services | $250,000 |
| Coastal Bend Community Foundation | Corpus Christi, TX | Health & Human Services | $200,000 |
| Coastal Bend Food Bank | Corpus Christi, TX | Hunger & Food Security | $160,000 |
| Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Foundation Inc | Corpus Christi, TX | Arts & Culture | $150,000 |
| Del Mar College Foundation Inc | Corpus Christi, TX | Vocational Programs | $105,000 |
| MANNA FoodBank Inc | Asheville, NC | Hunger & Food Security | $100,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities South Texas | Corpus Christi, TX | Health & Human Services | $100,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America (South Texas Council) | Corpus Christi, TX | Youth Services | $85,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi Inc | Corpus Christi, TX | Health & Human Services | $85,000 |
| Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation | Corpus Christi, TX | Health & Human Services | $80,000 |
| Camp Aranzazu | Rockport, TX | Youth Services | $75,000 |
| CASA of the Coastal Bend | Corpus Christi, TX | Health & Human Services | $75,000 |
| Corpus Christi Metro Ministries | Corpus Christi, TX | Health & Human Services | $75,000 |
| International Trumpet Guild | Hattiesburg, MS | Arts | $75,000 |
| Mission of Mercy Inc | Corpus Christi, TX | Health & Human Services | $60,000 |
| Corpus Christi Metro Ministries | Corpus Christi, TX | Unhoused | $50,000 |
| Rise School of Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi, TX | Early Childhood | $50,000 |
| San Antonio Philharmonic | San Antonio, TX | Arts & Culture | $50,000 |
| Texas Farm Bureau Agriculture Research & Education Foundation | Waco, TX | Health & Human Services | $50,000 |
| US Foundation for the Commemoration of the World Wars (Doughboy Foundation) | Washington, DC | Arts & Culture | $45,000 |
| YMCA of Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi, TX | Health & Human Services | $38,000 |
| Family Counseling Service | Corpus Christi, TX | Health & Human Services | $35,000 |
| Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) | Arlington, VA | Health & Human Services | $35,000 |
| Wesley Community Center | Robstown, TX | Health & Human Services | $35,000 |
| Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD) | Corpus Christi, TX | Capital | $29,000 |
| Amistad Community Health Center Incorporated | Corpus Christi, TX | Health & Human Services | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi Inc | Corpus Christi, TX | Unhoused | $25,000 |
| Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation Inc | Corpus Christi, TX | Health & Human Services | $25,000 |
| Coastal Conservation Association | Houston, TX | Parks & Green Space | $25,000 |
| Communities In Schools of the Coastal Bend | Corpus Christi, TX | Basic Needs | $25,000 |
| Focus Foundation-for Our Childrens Ultimate Success | Corpus Christi, TX | Camps | $25,000 |
| Lady Lex Museum On the Bay Association | Corpus Christi, TX | Youth Services | $25,000 |
| The Ark Assessment Center and Emergency Shelter for Youth | Corpus Christi, TX | Health & Human Services | $25,000 |
| Combat Marine Outdoors Inc | Houston, TX | Health & Human Services | $20,000 |
| Timon's Ministries | Corpus Christi, TX | Unhoused | $20,000 |
| United Way of the Coastal Bend | Corpus Christi, TX | Basic Needs | $20,000 |
| New Life Refuge Ministries | Corpus Christi, TX | Unhoused | $15,000 |
| West Oso Independent School District | Corpus Christi, TX | Arts | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Atlanta, GA | Health & Human Services | $10,000 |
| Ballet Folklorico Viva Mexico De Ramiro Loera | Corpus Christi, TX | Arts & Culture | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Bend Inc | Corpus Christi, TX | Youth Services | $10,000 |
| Communities In Schools of the Coastal Bend | Corpus Christi, TX | Health & Human Services | $10,000 |
| Corpus Christi Ballet | Corpus Christi, TX | Arts & Culture | $10,000 |
| Corpus Christi Mission 911 (911 Park Place) | Corpus Christi, TX | Unhoused | $10,000 |
| Corpus Christi Symphony Society Inc | Corpus Christi, TX | Arts & Culture | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History | Corpus Christi, TX | Youth Services | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Corpus Christi, TX | Health & Human Services | $10,000 |
| Rise School of Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi, TX | Health & Human Services | $10,000 |
| South Texas Institute for the Arts (Art Museum of South Texas) | Corpus Christi, TX | Arts & Culture | $10,000 |
| Tennis Success Inc | Corpus Christi, TX | Health & Human Services | $10,000 |
| Corpus Christi Chamber Music Society Inc | Corpus Christi, TX | Arts & Culture | $5,000 |
| Harbor Playhouse Company Inc | Corpus Christi, TX | Arts & Culture | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,812,000 | 53 |
| 2023 | $2,731,050 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533109349100218
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3661722
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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