73 Years of Giving

Overview

Requests for contributions, gifts and grants must be submitted prior to our December 1st deadline. Requests are then reviewed by the Board of Trustees Distribution Committee, with approved awards being made after February 15 of the following year. Do not request a signature if mailing to the P.O. Box.

Grant Requests

Before you apply, please note that the Foundation's funding prioritizes local El Paso, Texas, charitable organizations.
Proposals or requests must be made in writing with the following information included:
  • A copy of the I.R.S. letter of determination qualifying the organization as a tax exempt charitable organization.
  • A description of the proposed project and justification of need thereof.
  • A detailed explanation of the use of the funds requested.
  • List of the names of the governing board and the name of the chief administrator of the organization.
  • Current financial statement including the sources of funding, income and expenses.

GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  • The Foundation awards contributions, gifts and grants in the following categories: Civic, Cultural and Religion Education, Literature and Science Hospitals Medical, Medical Research and Mental Health Rehabilitation and Welfare Youth Activities
  • Awards for scholarships are made to a few selected colleges and universities. Selections of those to receive scholarship awards are made by the colleges and universities. Because of Federal regulations, the Foundation cannot award financial aid or make loans to individuals.
  • The majority of our funding is made to local charitable organizations or through local affiliates of national or statewide organizations.
  • Awards are made only to recognized charitable organizations which qualify under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as tax exempt organizations.
  • Religious contributions are generally limited to the local Episcopal churches.
  • Funding is not available to organizations outside the United States or those limited by race or ethnic origin.
  • The Foundation refrains from making awards for endowments or deficit financing.
  • Awards are not made to other Foundations, except for Community Funds.
  • The total amount of money awarded to all charitable organizations for any given year is governed by, but not necessarily limited to, that minimum required by the Internal Revenue Service Code.
MAIL GRANT REQUESTS TO:
P.O. Box 220599El Paso, Texas 79913
OR
OFFICE 5835 Cromo Drive, Suite 1El Paso, Texas 79912