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    Ed Rachal Foundation

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    About Ed Rachal Foundation

    The Ed Rachal Foundation makes a small number of very large, mostly local gifts focused on sustaining institutions and capital needs in the Corpus Christi region. Their grants prioritize operational support and asset/capital transfers — including funding for marine/agricultural research, community infrastructure, and other regional philanthropic vehicles. A pattern of repeat, substantial awards to a few organizations suggests long-term, relationship-based giving rather than broad, one-off grants.

    Focus Areas

    Marine and coastal agricultural research (Palacios marine/ag research)Major institutional operating support for local philanthropic entities (Louise Allen Foundation)Capital projects and infrastructure for community institutions (city facilities, capital campaigns)Regional civic and park/recreation facilities in Corpus Christi (municipal site support)

    Who They Fund

    nonprofit organizations/institutions (operational support)students/scholars (scholarships)ROTC cadets/military trainees

    About Ed Rachal Foundation

    The Ed Rachal Foundation’s recent giving is marked by unusually large, repeated support for a small set of organizations in South Texas. Louise Allen Foundation received multiple awards in 2024 and 2025, including $7,449,750 for general operations and two additional multimillion-dollar grants. Palacios Marine Agricultural Research also appears repeatedly, with grants of $4,000,000, $3,000,000, and $2,500,000 across 2024 and 2025. That pattern points to relationship-based funding rather than broad dispersion. The foundation supports charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes, with grants used within Texas and a stated emphasis on exempt purposes. Its recent awards include operating support, asset purchases, capital campaign funding, and infrastructure-related gifts. The largest 2025 awards also include $5,439,911 to Halo Flight for asset purchase and $3,000,000 to George and Barbara Bush Foundation for a capital campaign. Grants in the record reach universities, municipal entities, local health and civic organizations, and regional research efforts, showing a mix of institutional support and place-based philanthropy. The foundation funds organizations rather than individuals.

    What Ed Rachal Foundation Funds

    Marine and coastal agricultural research is one of the clearest themes in the record. Palacios Marine Agricultural Research received $4,000,000 in 2025 for general operations and another $2,500,000 in 2024 for program support. The foundation also backs civic and municipal infrastructure. City of Corpus Christi - Lamar Locations received $2,305,800 in 2024 for asset purchase, while City of Palacios received $300,000 in 2025 for infrastructure improvements and $208,000 in 2024 for general operations. Institutional operating support appears often. Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries received $610,095 in 2025 for program support, and South Texas Mission of Mercy received $300,000 in both 2024 and 2025 for general operations. The grant record also includes capital campaign financing for organizations such as St Peter the Apostle Catholic School and Remember the Alamo Foundation.

    How Ed Rachal Foundation Gives

    Typical grant size sits at $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $25,000 at the median, and $50,000 at the 75th percentile, even though the recent record also includes very large awards. The pattern is concentrated in Texas and heavily centered on a small number of recipients that reappear across multiple years, especially in Corpus Christi and Palacios. The foundation gives to exempt organizations and governmental entities, and its programs state that grants must be used for exempt purposes within Texas. Both active programs accept unsolicited applications.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $27.5M

    Total Assets

    $825.4M

    Total Revenue

    $103.2M

    Total Expenses

    $56.5M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $10K and $50K, with a median of $25K.

    25th Percentile

    $10K

    Median

    $25K

    75th Percentile

    $50K

    Geographic Reach

    Local4 states funded
    Funding intensity
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    organizations managing physical facilities (e.g., pools)

    Giving Approach

    Concentrated, high-dollar grants to a very small number of recipients; repeated funding to select local organizations and occasional large non-cash/asset transfers rather than many small grants.

    Funding Style

    general operating/unrestricted supportcapital campaign/fundraising supportprogram support/project fundingasset purchase/capital expenditurescholarships/individual awards

    Notable grantees: Louise Allen Foundation, Palacios Marine Agricultural Research, George and Barbara Bush Foundation, City of Corpus Christi - Lamar Locations

    Topics

    organizational capacity and core operationscapital projects and facility improvements (e.g., pool repairs)equipment and asset procurementscholarship funding for studentsROTC and military training program supportfundraising/capital campaign financing

    Where Ed Rachal Foundation Makes Grants

    Grant recipients are overwhelmingly in Texas, accounting for 99% of grants to recipients in the foundation’s home state of giving. Corpus Christi appears most often, with additional awards in Palacios, Houston, College Station, San Antonio, Boerne, and Washington. The record also includes municipal and institutional recipients tied to local infrastructure and services, reinforcing a strong South Texas footprint.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Ed Rachal Foundation

    What kinds of organizations does the Ed Rachal Foundation fund?

    It funds qualified 501(c)(3) organizations and governmental entities for charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes. Recent grants show support for universities, municipal governments, health-related nonprofits, and regional research organizations.

    Does the foundation accept unsolicited applications?

    Yes. Both active programs are listed as accepting unsolicited applications, including the General Grantmaking program and the General Grant Program.

    What is a typical grant size?

    The stated distribution is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $25,000 at the median, and $50,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grant record also includes much larger awards, including multimillion-dollar gifts.

    Is the giving limited to Texas?

    Yes. The active programs specify that grants must be used for exempt purposes within Texas, and 99% of grants go to recipients in Texas.

    Are grants usually repeated to the same recipients?

    Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Louise Allen Foundation, Palacios Marine Agricultural Research, University of Texas MD Anderson Center, and City of Palacios, which points to recurring support rather than isolated one-time awards.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

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    Who can apply: Only IRS-qualified 501(c)(3) organizations or governmental entities are eligible. Funds must be used for exempt purposes within the State of Texas. Individuals are not eligible. Applicants may submit only one application per fiscal year (September 1 to August 31).

    Deadline: Accepted any time; one application per fiscal year.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    HALO FLIGHTCORPUS CHRISTI, TX$5,439,9112026ASSET PURCHASE
    LOUISE ALLEN FOUNDATIONCORPUS CHRISTI, TX$5,000,0002026GENERAL OPERATIONS
    PALACIOS MARINE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCHCORPUS CHRISTI, TX$4,000,0002026GENERAL OPERATIONS
    REMEMBER THE ALAMO FOUNDATIONSAN ANTONIO, TX$1,000,0002026CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
    COASTAL BEND BAYS & ESTUARIESCORPUS CHRISTI, TX$610,0952026PROGRAM SUPPORT
    UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CENTERHOUSTON, TX$500,0002026PROGRAM SUPPORT
    SOUTH TEXAS MISSION OF MERCYCORPUS CHRISTI, TX$300,0002026GENERAL OPERATIONS
    CITY OF PALACIOSPALACIOS, TX$300,0002026INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
    NUECES COUNTYCORPUS CHRISTI, TX$290,4712026ASSET PURCHASE
    DIOCESE OF CORPUS CHRISTICORPUS CHRISTI, TX$200,0002026GENERAL OPERATIONS
    PALACIOS ISDPALACIOS, TX$160,0002026SCHOLARSHIPS
    ANNAPOLIS CHRISTIAN ACADEMYCORPUS CHRISTI, TX$150,0002026SCHOLARSHIPS
    SPECIAL ANGELS OF THE WOODLANDSSPRING, TX$120,2112026GENERAL OPERATIONS
    GOOD SAMARITAN RESCUE MISSIONCORPUS CHRISTI, TX$100,0002026GENERAL OPERATIONS
    FRIENDS OF THE PALACIOS LIBRARY INCPALACIOS, TX$100,0002026GENERAL OPERATIONS
    CORPUS CHRISTI PREGNANCY CENTERCORPUS CHRISTI, TX$100,0002026GENERAL OPERATIONS
    TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITALHOUSTON, TX$100,0002026PROGRAM SUPPORT
    WEST SIDE HELPING HANDCORPUS CHRISTI, TX$100,0002026PROGRAM SUPPORT
    PEEWEE'S PET ADOPTION WORLD & SANCTUARYCORPUS CHRISTI, TX$100,0002026GENERAL OPERATIONS
    ST JAMES EPISCOPAL SCHOOLCORPUS CHRISTI, TX$100,0002026SCHOLARSHIPS
    AGORA MINISTRIESSAN ANTONIO, TX$100,0002026GENERAL OPERATIONS
    SOUTH TEXAS ANIMAL RESCUE GROUPCORPUS CHRISTI, TX$100,0002026GENERAL OPERATIONS
    REFUGIO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT EMREFUGIO, TX$100,0002026GENERAL OPERATIONS
    SA LIFE ACADEMY INCSAN ANTONIO, TX$100,0002026GENERAL OPERATIONS
    ROCKPORT FULTON EDUCATION FOUNDATIONROCKPORT, TX$91,0002026GENERAL OPERATIONS
    THE CATTERYCORPUS CHRISTI, TX$90,0002026GENERAL OPERATIONS
    RISE SCHOOL OF CORPUS CHRISTICORPUS CHRISTI, TX$85,0002026GENERAL OPERATIONS
    ROCKPORT-FULTON GOOD SAMARITANS INCROCKPORT, TX$85,0002026GENERAL OPERATIONS
    TEXAS HISTORY TRUSTCORPUS CHRISTI, TX$75,0002026GENERAL OPERATIONS
    TEXAS MARITIME MUSEUM ASSOCIATION INCROCKPORT, TX$75,0002026GENERAL OPERATIONS
    CHEROKEE HOME FOR CHILDRENCHEROKEE, TX$75,0002026GENERAL OPERATIONS
    PEEWEE'S PET ADOPTION WORL & SANCTUARYCORPUS CHRISTI, TX$75,0002026GENERAL OPERATIONS
    CITY OF SINTONSINTON, TX$75,0002026PROGRAM SUPPORT
    THE KINKAID SCHOOLHOUSTON, TX$75,0002026GENERAL OPERATIONS
    COASTAL BEND COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONCORPUS CHRISTI, TX$75,0002026SCHOLARSHIPS
    THRIVEWELL CANCER FOUNDATIONSAN ANTONIO, TX$75,0002026PROGRAM SUPPORT
    ST PATRICK CATHOLIC SCHOOLCORPUS CHRISTI, TX$75,0002026GENERAL OPERATIONS
    MISSION 911CORPUS CHRISTI, TX$75,0002026GENERAL OPERATIONS
    BROOKWOOD IN GEORGETOWN VOCATIONALGEORGETOWN, TX$75,0002026GENERAL OPERATIONS
    SUNNY GLEN CHILDREN'S HOMESAN BENITO, TX$75,0002026GENERAL OPERATIONS
    ARMS OF HOPENORTH MEDINA, TX$75,0002026PROGRAM SUPPORT
    PETE HUGHES MEMORIAL FOUNDATIONAUSTIN, TX$75,0002026GENERAL OPERATIONS
    OUR JOURNEYKATY, TX$75,0002026CONSTRUCTION
    CAMP ARANZAZUROCKPORT, TX$75,0002026PROGRAM SUPPORT
    CHOICE LIVING COMMUNITYCORPUS CHRISTI, TX$75,0002026GENERAL OPERATIONS
    UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCHGALVESTON, TX$75,0002026PROGRAM SUPPORT
    PALACIOS COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTERPALACIOS, TX$75,0002026GENERAL OPERATIONS
    CHILDREN'S COALITION OF ARANSAS COUNTYROCKPORT, TX$75,0002026GENERAL OPERATIONS
    INCARNATE WORD ACADEMYCORPUS CHRISTI, TX$75,0002026GENERAL OPERATIONS
    SOUTH TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOMEBEEVILLE, TX$70,0002026ASSET PURCHASE

    HALO FLIGHT

    $5,439,911
    CORPUS CHRISTI, TX2026

    ASSET PURCHASE

    LOUISE ALLEN FOUNDATION

    $5,000,000
    CORPUS CHRISTI, TX2026

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    PALACIOS MARINE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH

    $4,000,000
    CORPUS CHRISTI, TX2026

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    REMEMBER THE ALAMO FOUNDATION

    $1,000,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2026

    CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

    COASTAL BEND BAYS & ESTUARIES

    $610,095
    CORPUS CHRISTI, TX2026

    PROGRAM SUPPORT

    UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CENTER

    $500,000
    HOUSTON, TX2026

    PROGRAM SUPPORT

    SOUTH TEXAS MISSION OF MERCY

    $300,000
    CORPUS CHRISTI, TX2026

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    CITY OF PALACIOS

    $300,000
    PALACIOS, TX2026

    INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS

    NUECES COUNTY

    $290,471
    CORPUS CHRISTI, TX2026

    ASSET PURCHASE

    DIOCESE OF CORPUS CHRISTI

    $200,000
    CORPUS CHRISTI, TX2026

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    PALACIOS ISD

    $160,000
    PALACIOS, TX2026

    SCHOLARSHIPS

    ANNAPOLIS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

    $150,000
    CORPUS CHRISTI, TX2026

    SCHOLARSHIPS

    SPECIAL ANGELS OF THE WOODLANDS

    $120,211
    SPRING, TX2026

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    GOOD SAMARITAN RESCUE MISSION

    $100,000
    CORPUS CHRISTI, TX2026

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    FRIENDS OF THE PALACIOS LIBRARY INC

    $100,000
    PALACIOS, TX2026

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    CORPUS CHRISTI PREGNANCY CENTER

    $100,000
    CORPUS CHRISTI, TX2026

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

    $100,000
    HOUSTON, TX2026

    PROGRAM SUPPORT

    WEST SIDE HELPING HAND

    $100,000
    CORPUS CHRISTI, TX2026

    PROGRAM SUPPORT

    PEEWEE'S PET ADOPTION WORLD & SANCTUARY

    $100,000
    CORPUS CHRISTI, TX2026

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    ST JAMES EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

    $100,000
    CORPUS CHRISTI, TX2026

    SCHOLARSHIPS

    AGORA MINISTRIES

    $100,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2026

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    SOUTH TEXAS ANIMAL RESCUE GROUP

    $100,000
    CORPUS CHRISTI, TX2026

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    REFUGIO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT EM

    $100,000
    REFUGIO, TX2026

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    SA LIFE ACADEMY INC

    $100,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2026

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    ROCKPORT FULTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION

    $91,000
    ROCKPORT, TX2026

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    THE CATTERY

    $90,000
    CORPUS CHRISTI, TX2026

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    RISE SCHOOL OF CORPUS CHRISTI

    $85,000
    CORPUS CHRISTI, TX2026

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    ROCKPORT-FULTON GOOD SAMARITANS INC

    $85,000
    ROCKPORT, TX2026

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    TEXAS HISTORY TRUST

    $75,000
    CORPUS CHRISTI, TX2026

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    TEXAS MARITIME MUSEUM ASSOCIATION INC

    $75,000
    ROCKPORT, TX2026

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    CHEROKEE HOME FOR CHILDREN

    $75,000
    CHEROKEE, TX2026

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    PEEWEE'S PET ADOPTION WORL & SANCTUARY

    $75,000
    CORPUS CHRISTI, TX2026

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    CITY OF SINTON

    $75,000
    SINTON, TX2026

    PROGRAM SUPPORT

    THE KINKAID SCHOOL

    $75,000
    HOUSTON, TX2026

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    COASTAL BEND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

    $75,000
    CORPUS CHRISTI, TX2026

    SCHOLARSHIPS

    THRIVEWELL CANCER FOUNDATION

    $75,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2026

    PROGRAM SUPPORT

    ST PATRICK CATHOLIC SCHOOL

    $75,000
    CORPUS CHRISTI, TX2026

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    MISSION 911

    $75,000
    CORPUS CHRISTI, TX2026

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    BROOKWOOD IN GEORGETOWN VOCATIONAL

    $75,000
    GEORGETOWN, TX2026

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    SUNNY GLEN CHILDREN'S HOME

    $75,000
    SAN BENITO, TX2026

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    ARMS OF HOPE

    $75,000
    NORTH MEDINA, TX2026

    PROGRAM SUPPORT

    PETE HUGHES MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

    $75,000
    AUSTIN, TX2026

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    OUR JOURNEY

    $75,000
    KATY, TX2026

    CONSTRUCTION

    CAMP ARANZAZU

    $75,000
    ROCKPORT, TX2026

    PROGRAM SUPPORT

    CHOICE LIVING COMMUNITY

    $75,000
    CORPUS CHRISTI, TX2026

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH

    $75,000
    GALVESTON, TX2026

    PROGRAM SUPPORT

    PALACIOS COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER

    $75,000
    PALACIOS, TX2026

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    CHILDREN'S COALITION OF ARANSAS COUNTY

    $75,000
    ROCKPORT, TX2026

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY

    $75,000
    CORPUS CHRISTI, TX2026

    GENERAL OPERATIONS

    SOUTH TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOME

    $70,000
    BEEVILLE, TX2026

    ASSET PURCHASE