LAMAR BRUNI VERGARA TRUST
Annual Giving
$3.6M
Grants
27
Median Grant
$50K
Organizations Funded
20
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Foundation Overview
Mission
Through its Grant Programs, the Trust supports designated Catholic Church, educational and health institutions, along with numerous local social services entities. The Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust seeks to support organizations that focus on education and the arts as well as children, youth and social services.
Focus Areas
Funded Initiatives
Texas A&M International University (Lamar Bruni Vergara Science Center, Memorial Garden, scholarships); St. Mary's University (scholarships for Webb County students); Literacy Volunteers of Laredo ($35,000+ since 2013); Sacred Heart Children's Home (educational center, building renovations, Educational Pilot Program); Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas
How to Apply
Contact at lbvtrust@gmail.com or 956.712.9190. No formal application required. Geographic focus on Laredo, Texas.
Does Not Fund
Does not award grants to individuals
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$3.6M
Grants
27
Median
$50K
States
1
$3.6M
Grants
31
Median
$53K
States
1
$3.8M
Grants
32
Median
$43K
States
1
Grant Size Distribution
$50K
Typical Grant (Median)
$10K
Smallest
$20K
25th Pctile
$115K
75th Pctile
$1.3M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $20K and $115K.
Largest Recent Grants
$1.3M
2024
TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
TX · EDUCATIONAL
$500K
2024
LAREDO COLLEGE
TX · EDUCATIONAL
$300K
2024
MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS SCHOOL
TX · EDUCATIONAL
$290K
2024
DIOCESE OF LAREDO
TX · RELIGOUS
$175K
2024
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
TX · EDUCATIONAL
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.