Private foundation · EIN 46-1354539 · Laredo, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Raymond Martin Gutierrez & Melba P Gutierrez Charitable Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $230K total, median $25K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$230K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.4M

Grants paid in 2025

9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Laredo CollegeLaredo, TXEducation$35K
St Augustine High SchoolLaredo, TXEducation$30K
Mary Help Christian Catholic SchoolLaredo, TXEducation$25K
Club Rotario SantanderLaredo, TXEducation$25K
Sacred Hearts Childrens HomeLaredo, TXCharitable$25K
Divine Mercy Catholic ChurchLaredo, TXReligious$25K
Texas Am National HispanicCollege Station, TXEducation$25K
Texas Am Association of Former StuCollege Station, TXEducation$25K
Santa Magarita de Escocia CatholicLaredo, TXReligious$15K

About this foundation

Raymond Martin Gutierrez & Melba P Gutierrez Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Laredo, Texas, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Raymond Martin Gutierrez & Melba P Gutierrez Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Raymond Martin Gutierrez & Melba P Gutierrez Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $230K across 9 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Raymond Martin Gutierrez & Melba P Gutierrez Charitable Tr give?

Texas (9 grants), per its latest filing.

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