RGISC
LAREDO, TX · Environment
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). RGISC has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE RIO GRANDE-RIO BRAVO, ITS WATERSHED AND ENVIRONMENT, THROUGH AWARENESS, ADVOCACY, RESEARCH, EDUCATION, STEWARDSHIP AND BI-NATIONAL COLLABORATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. IN 2023, THE RIO GRANDE INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTER (RGISC) UNDERTOOK NUMEROUS IMPACTFUL PROJECTS ACROSS ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY, WATER SECURITY, AIR QUALITY, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THESE INITIATIVES, SUPPORTED BY DEDICATED STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, AND PARTNERS, FURTHERED RGISC'S MISSION TO PROTECT THE RIO GRANDE AND PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALONG THE U.S.- MEXICO BORDER. BELOW IS A DETAILED SUMMARY OF RGISC'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS ACROSS EXEMPT PURPOSE CATEGORIES.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds RGISC
$2.7M in foundation grants on record from 29 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas | $520K | 2 |
| Partnership Project | $501K | 1 |
| Water Foundation | $200K | 1 |
| United States Energy Foundation | $180K | 1 |
| Tides Center | $150K | 1 |
| Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation | $150K | 3 |
| Andrew W Mellon Foundation | $150K | 1 |
| Rockefeller Family Fund | $125K | 2 |
| Policylink | $118K | 2 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $105K | 4 |
Leadership
TRICIA CORTEZ — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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