To improve the quality of life in the Coastal Bend by building community endowment and addressing social, educational, environmental, and cultural needs through the awarding of grants and scholarships.
A defining feature of Coastal Bend Community Foundation’s recent grantmaking is its recurring support for local institutions that anchor health, education, food access, and shelter in Corpus Christi. The largest recent grants include $503,000 to Driscoll Children’s Hospital Development, $422,570 to Coastal Bend Food Bank, and $275,011 to Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery Group, showing a pattern of substantial support for community-serving organizations in the Coastal Bend. The foundation also backs education-related institutions such as Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and Del Mar College Foundation, alongside social service providers including Good Samaritan Rescue Mission and Ark Assessment Center & Emergency Shelter for Youth. Its grantmaking reflects a mix of program support, hunger relief, shelter support, and educational support rather than a single-purpose strategy. Recent awards also extend to animal welfare and health services, with repeat grants to People Assisting Animal Control, Peewee’s Pet Adoption World & Sanctuary Inc., and Women’s & Men’s Health Services of the Coastal Bend Inc. Across these examples, the foundation funds organizations addressing immediate needs and community infrastructure within its service area.
Food security is a visible part of the foundation’s work. In 2025 it awarded $422,570 to Coastal Bend Food Bank for hunger support, following $398,612 in 2024 and $359,679 in 2023 for similar purposes. Shelter and emergency housing also appear in the recent record: Good Samaritan Rescue Mission received $146,000 in 2023, $132,509 in 2023, $141,000 in 2025, and $139,564 in 2025 for shelter support. Education is another recurring priority, with $199,600 in 2023 and $199,290 in 2024 to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for educational support, plus $177,775 in 2025 to Del Mar College Foundation for educational programs. Animal welfare is supported through grants to People Assisting Animal Control and Peewee’s Pet Adoption World & Sanctuary Inc. for program and animal shelter support.
Typical grant sizes cluster around moderate project support: the 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $34,475, and the 75th percentile is $59,196. The recent grant list also shows repeated support to the same organizations across multiple years, including Coastal Bend Food Bank, Driscoll Children’s Hospital Development, Good Samaritan Rescue Mission, and People Assisting Animal Control. That pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards only. The foundation gives through a community foundation structure and also runs scholarship, matching, and special-grant programs. Some programs accept unsolicited applications, including Community Grants, Annual Grants, CBCF Scholarships, Endowment Matching Grant, and Coastal Bend Day of Giving.
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Most grants fall between $10K and $59K, with a median of $34K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$34K
75th Percentile
$59K
KAREN W SELIM
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Grantmaking is overwhelmingly local: 94% of grants go to recipients in Texas, and the recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based. The recent grants list is concentrated in Corpus Christi, with additional awards in Sinton and Houston. Corpus Christi recipients include Coastal Bend Food Bank, Del Mar College Foundation, and Good Samaritan Rescue Mission, while Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery Group appears in Sinton. Houston appears less often, but it is present in the recent record through Micah Project Inc. The data points to a Coastal Bend-focused funder with most giving in and around its service area.
The foundation funds organizations working in education, health and social services, arts and culture, environment, and community and economic development. Recent grants also show support for food banks, shelters, child and youth services, animal welfare, and local hospitals and colleges.
Yes, for several programs. The data identifies unsolicited applications for Community Grants, Annual Grants, CBCF Scholarships, Endowment Matching Grant, and Coastal Bend Day of Giving. Other programs, including the Food Pantry Special Grant and PAAC Special Spay/Neuter Grant, do not accept unsolicited applications.
The grant-size distribution centers on moderate awards: the 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $34,475, and the 75th percentile is $59,196. The recent grant list includes both smaller project awards and larger program-support grants above $100,000.
The recent record shows recurring support to the same organizations across multiple years. Coastal Bend Food Bank, Driscoll Children’s Hospital Development, Good Samaritan Rescue Mission, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, and People Assisting Animal Control all appear more than once in the recent grants list.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COASTAL BEND FOOD BANK | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $422,570 | 2025 | HUNGER SUPPORT |
| DRISCOLL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL DEVEL | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $296,120 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| RIVER HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $208,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| PEOPLE ASSISTING ANIMAL CONTROL | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $201,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| DEL MAR COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $177,775 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS |
| PEEWEE'S PET ADOPTION WORLD & SANCTUARY INC | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $168,362 | 2025 | ANIMAL SHELTER SUPPO |
| CHRISTUS SPOHN HEALTH SYSTEM DEV FD | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $155,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| GOOD SAMARITAN RESCUE MISSION | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $141,000 | 2025 | SHELTER SUPPORT |
| COASTAL BEND FOOD BANK | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $140,181 | 2025 | FOOD/EDUCATION PROGR |
| GOOD SAMARITAN RESCUE MISSION | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $139,564 | 2025 | SHELTER SUPPORT |
| TEXAS A&M - CC FOUNDATION | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $127,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| WOMEN'S & MENS'S HEALTH SERVICES OF THE COASTAL BEND INC | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $121,320 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CORPUS CHRISTI METRO MINISTRIES | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $111,571 | 2025 | FOOD/SHELTER PROGRAM |
| CORPUS CHRISTI SYMPHONY SOCIETY INC | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $105,092 | 2025 | MUSICAL PROGRAMS |
| ARK ASSESSMENT CENTER & EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR YOUTH | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $102,304 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ROCKPORT-FULTON GOOD SAMARITANS INC | ROCKPORT, TX | $101,011 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOP | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $100,710 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF SOUTH TEXAS | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $98,683 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| THE PURPLE DOOR | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $87,129 | 2025 | SHELTER SUPPORT |
| HALO-FLIGHT INC | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $85,904 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FOSTER ANGELS OF SOUTH TEXAS FDN | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $84,572 | 2025 | FOSTER CARE SUPPORT |
| MOTHER TERESA SHELTER INC | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $82,498 | 2025 | SHELTER SUPPORT |
| FAMILY UPREACH INC DBA NEWLIFE BEHAVIOR MINISTRIES | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $82,245 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CORPUS CHRISTI METRO MINISTRIES | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $81,150 | 2025 | SHELTER SUPPORT |
| SALVATION ARMY OF THE COASTAL BEND | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $80,000 | 2025 | FOOD/SHELTER SUPPORT |
| NEW LIFE REFUGE MINISTRIES | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $79,968 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| AGAPE RANCH | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $77,855 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| TENNIS SUCCESS INC | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $74,895 | 2025 | YOUTH SPORTS SUPPORT |
| CAMP ARANZAZU INC | ROCKPORT, TX | $74,122 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CASA OF THE COASTAL BEND | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $73,825 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CORPUS CHRISTI FISH FOR LIFE | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $73,493 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA SOUTH TEXAS COUNCIL INC | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $69,790 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CORPUS CHRISTI HOPE HOUSE INC | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $68,881 | 2025 | SHELTER SUPPORT |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CORPUS CHRIST | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $67,017 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MISSION OF MERCY INC | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $64,803 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ALICE VOLUNTEER SERVICES | ALICE, TX | $62,639 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MAJESTY OUTDOORS | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $62,598 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SOUTH TEXAS MISSION OF MERCY DBA COMPASSIONATE CARE MED CLINIC | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $62,374 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF COASTAL BEND | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $62,163 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ALICE | ALICE, TX | $62,035 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| NUECES CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $61,797 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ARANSAS COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING | ROCKPORT, TX | $61,220 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| WESLEY COMMUNITY CENTER | ROBSTOWN, TX | $59,026 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| COASTAL BEND WELLNESS FOUNDATION | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $58,385 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CHILDREN'S COALITION OF ARANSAS CTY | ROCKPORT, TX | $58,099 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ROTARY CLUB OF CORPUS CHRISTI | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $57,089 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTH T | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $56,727 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| TIMON'S MINISTRIES | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $55,540 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| TRIUMPH OVER KID CANCER FOUNDATION | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $55,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $55,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
RIVER HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
$208,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
PEOPLE ASSISTING ANIMAL CONTROL
$201,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
ANIMAL SHELTER SUPPO
PROGRAM SUPPORT
CORPUS CHRISTI SYMPHONY SOCIETY INC
$105,092MUSICAL PROGRAMS
ROCKPORT-FULTON GOOD SAMARITANS INC
$101,011PROGRAM SUPPORT
CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOP
$100,710PROGRAM SUPPORT
HALO-FLIGHT INC
$85,904PROGRAM SUPPORT
MOTHER TERESA SHELTER INC
$82,498SHELTER SUPPORT
FAMILY UPREACH INC DBA NEWLIFE BEHAVIOR MINISTRIES
$82,245PROGRAM SUPPORT
SALVATION ARMY OF THE COASTAL BEND
$80,000FOOD/SHELTER SUPPORT
TENNIS SUCCESS INC
$74,895YOUTH SPORTS SUPPORT
CASA OF THE COASTAL BEND
$73,825PROGRAM SUPPORT
CORPUS CHRISTI FISH FOR LIFE
$73,493PROGRAM SUPPORT
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA SOUTH TEXAS COUNCIL INC
$69,790PROGRAM SUPPORT
ALICE VOLUNTEER SERVICES
$62,639PROGRAM SUPPORT
SOUTH TEXAS MISSION OF MERCY DBA COMPASSIONATE CARE MED CLINIC
$62,374PROGRAM SUPPORT
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ALICE
$62,035PROGRAM SUPPORT
NUECES CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH
$61,797PROGRAM SUPPORT
ARANSAS COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING
$61,220PROGRAM SUPPORT
CHILDREN'S COALITION OF ARANSAS CTY
$58,099PROGRAM SUPPORT
ROTARY CLUB OF CORPUS CHRISTI
$57,089PROGRAM SUPPORT
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL
$55,000PROGRAM SUPPORT