The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Foundation
Historical FunderFairview, Texas · EIN 74-3005930 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded48
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$37.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $40,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Robert J Gonzalez |
|---|---|
| Address | 361 Pine Valley Drive, Fairview TX 75069 |
| Phone | 9725491605 |
| bob@glmfoundation.org | |
| Form and materials | Nature of Charity and Application of Funds |
| Deadlines | Reviewed Continuously |
| Restrictions | Section 501(c)(3) organizations primarily, but not necessarily located in Webb and Zapata Counties, Texas |
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
4% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M International University | Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $100,000 |
| South Texas Food Bank | Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $90,000 |
| Ruth B Cowl's Rehabilitation Center | Laredo, TX | Patient Care Services | $80,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Laredo - Webb County | Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $75,000 |
| Mercy Ministries | Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $75,000 |
| Pillar | Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $68,000 |
| Casa De Misericordia | Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $60,000 |
| Bethany House | Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Laredo | Laredo, TX | Program expensesOperating fund | $50,000 |
| Laredo Theater Guild International | Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $50,000 |
| Texas A&M Foundation | College Station, TX | Operating fund | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Laredo | Laredo, TX | Fund Youth Athletic Programs | $40,000 |
| Diocese of Laredo | Laredo, TX | Choir Loft Improvement San Augustin | $40,000 |
| Laredo College Education Foundation | Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $40,000 |
| Rio Grande International Study Center | Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $40,000 |
| River Pierce Foundation | San Ygnacio, TX | Operating fund | $40,000 |
| Area Health Education Center | Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $25,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Laredo - Webb County | Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Zapata County Museum of History Inc | Zapata, TX | Operating fund | $25,000 |
| Laredo Diploma Plus Foundation Inc | Laredo, TX | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Sacred Heart Children's Home | Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $24,300 |
| Communities in Schools - Laredo | Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $20,000 |
| Webb County Heritage Foundation | Laredo, TX | Operating fundOperating fund | $20,000 |
| Laredo Regional Food Bank Inc | Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $15,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation of America | Phoenix, AZ | Operating fund | $15,000 |
| Catholic Extension | Chicago, IL | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Laredo Center for Arts Inc | Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Laredo Crime Stoppers Inc | Laredo, TX | Educational Materials | $10,000 |
| Laredo Stroke Support Group Inc | Laredo, TX | Speech Therapy Program | $10,000 |
| The Laredo Animal Protective Society | Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Zapata High School | Zapata, TX | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Families for Autism Support and Awareness | Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $7,500 |
| Imaginarium of South Texas | Laredo, TX | Stream Projects | $7,500 |
| Laredo International Fair & Exposition | Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $7,500 |
| Laredo-Webb Neighborhood Housing Services Inc | Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $7,500 |
| Literacy Volunteers of America - Laredo | Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $7,500 |
| The Salvation Army-Texas Division | San Antonio, TX | Operating fund | $7,500 |
| Volunteers Serving The Need | Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $7,500 |
| Voz de Ninos | Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $7,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Best Friends for Life Inc | Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas | Harlingen, TX | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Laredo Main Street Inc | Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| LULAC Council No 7 | Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| South Texas Advancement Resource | Aguilares, TX | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| The Laredo Philharmonic | Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America South Texas Council | Corpus Christi, TX | Operating fund | $4,975 |
| Prevent Blindness Texas | Houston, TX | Operating fund | $3,500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M International University | Laredo, TX | Operating fund | $100,000 |
| Texas A&M Foundation | College Station, TX | Operating fund | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,305,775 | 50 |
| 2023 | $1,548,086 | 53 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349101948
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-3005930
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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