Coastal Bend Community Foundation



The Coastal Bend Community Foundation is a non-profit corporation founded in 1981 to enhance the quality of life in the Coastal Bend of Texas. The Foundation makes grants to charitable organizations, establishes funds to serve donors, and advances philanthropy in the area.
The Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, under the leadership of Cecil E. Burney, started the Foundation in 1981 with a $150,000 donation from the Paul and Mary Haas Foundation to support the newly formed Foundation.

Assets and Giving for Coastal Bend Community Foundation

Assets

2019 - 101,512,491
2018 - 77,198,806
2017 - 82,765,641
Domestic Grants

2019 - 9,876,805
2018 - 10,224,011


    

Recent News from Coastal Bend Community Foundation


Water's Edge Park officially opens
Foundation: Coastal Bend Community Foundation

Thanks to residents voting for a 2008 bond the park was possible along with generous donations from HEB, the Coastal Bend Community Foundation, and the Vishal Bhagat Foundation. "It will be a...more

Coastal Bend Foundation distributes last of its Harvey relief funds
Foundation: Coastal Bend Community Foundation

The money raised for the grants came from the Foundation and donations from outside groups. Author: KIII. Published: ... The Coastal Bend Community Foundation donated Thursday the last of half a...more

Coastal Bend nonprofits, charities get Harvey relief grants
Foundation: Coastal Bend Community Foundation

This week the Coastal Bend Community Foundation was handing out grants to organizations affected by Hurricane Harvey. One of the non-profits to get a check was the Rockport Center for the Arts. The...more

Coastal Bend nonprofits, charities get Harvey relief grants
Foundation: Coastal Bend Community Foundation

This week the Coastal Bend Community Foundation was handing out grants to organizations affected by Hurricane Harvey. One of the non-profits to get a check was the Rockport Center for the Arts. The...more

Mayor's fund distributes $750000 for hurricane relief
Foundation: Coastal Bend Community Foundation

It is not the only place that has benefited from this Harvey fund, which is tied to the Coastal Bend Community Foundation. The first check went to the City of Port Aransas back in September....more

CITGO and Habitat for Humanity Rebuild and Restore Homes following Hurricane Harvey
Foundation: Coastal Bend Community Foundation

In addition to the partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Aransas County, CITGO donated $500,000 to the Coastal Bend Community Foundation to support shelters and temporary housing, food and...more

County Rising funds land in Puerto Rico, Vegas, Louisiana, Florida, Texas
Foundation: Coastal Bend Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

Several charitable organizations in multiple states as well as Puerto Rico are benefiting from grants provided by the Country Rising Fund at The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. The Country...more

Area nonprofits receive $2 million in Day of Giving donations, matching funds
Foundation: Coastal Bend Community Foundation, Moore Foundation

Karen W. Selim, President and CEO of the Coastal Bend Community Foundation, said the fundraiser received the most matching funds this year compared with years past. "The ability to have this...more

Coastal Bend Day of Giving to benefit 45 nonprofits
Foundation: Coastal Bend Community Foundation

The program is administered by the Coastal Bend Community Foundation, which also absorbs all overhead costs. This year, 25 matching...more

Las Doñas announces court theme
Foundation: Coastal Bend Community Foundation

Las Doñas de la Corte is once again partnering with the Coastal Bend Community Foundation. Friends and family may honor duchesses and...more



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