How to apply
Grant application form available on trust website lbvtrust.org Contact: Dana Orfila, 106 del Ct, Laredo, Tx, 9567129190 Deadlines: October 15th of each year Restrictions: Predominantly webb & zapata county nonprofit causes
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
31 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&m International UniversityLaredo, TX | Educational | $1.0M |
| Laredo CollegeLaredo, TX | Educational | $500K |
| Mary Help of Christians SchoolLaredo, TX | Educational | $300K |
| Diocese of LaredoLaredo, TX | Religous | $290K |
| Boys & Girls Club of LaredoLaredo, TX | Charitable | $250K |
| Ruthe B Cowl Rehabilitation CtrLaredo, TX | Charitable | $200K |
| University of Texas Health Science CenterSan Antonio, TX | Educational | $175K |
| South Texas Food BankLaredo, TX | Charitable | $155K |
| United Day SchoolLaredo, TX | Educational | $110K |
| CASA de MisericordiaLaredo, TX | Religous | $100K |
| Mercy Ministries of LaredoLaredo, TX | Religous | $100K |
| Volunteers Servicing the NeedLaredo, TX | Charitable | $80K |
| Childrens Advocacy CenterLaredo, TX | Charitable | $75K |
| University of the Incarnate WordSan Antonio, TX | Educational | $50K |
| Sacred Heart Childrens HomeLaredo, TX | Charitable | $40K |
| LifeLaredo, TX | Charitable | $40K |
| Bethany HouseLaredo, TX | Charitable | $25K |
| Laredo Heat Youth SoccerLaredo, TX | Charitable | $25K |
| Communities in SchoolLaredo, TX | Educational | $24K |
| The Laredo Diploma Plus FoundationLaredo, TX | Educational | $24K |
| Literacy Volunteers of LaredoLaredo, TX | Educational | $20K |
| Franciscan Friars of HebbronvilleHebbronville, TX | Charitable | $20K |
| Foster Angels of South TexasCorpus Christi, TX | Charitable | $20K |
| The Kidney FoundationLaredo, TX | Charitable | $15K |
| The Burke FoundationLaredo, TX | Charitable | $15K |
| Luthern Social ServicesLaredo, TX | Charitable | $15K |
| South Texas Advancement ResourceAguilares, TX | Educational | $15K |
| New Harvest Christian AcademyLaredo, TX | Educational | $10K |
| Laredo Cultural DistrictLaredo, TX | Charitable | $10K |
| Laredo Center for the ArtsLaredo, TX | Educational | $10K |
| Laredo Life CenterLaredo, TX | Charitable | $10K |
About this foundation
Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Laredo, Texas, tax-exempt since 1990. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Grant application form available on trust website lbvtrust.org Deadlines: October 15th of each year.
How much does Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $3.7M across 31 grants, a median of $40K.
Where does Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust give?
Texas (31 grants), per its latest filing.
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