Gecu Foundation

Organization Overview

Gecu Foundation is located in El Paso, TX. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (B11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gecu Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Gecu Foundation generated $787.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 49.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $857.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 48.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2017, Gecu Foundation has awarded 64 individual grants totaling $2,051,403. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE GECU FOUNDATION WORKS TO SUPPORT GECU MISSION, GOALS & THE CREDIT UNION MOVEMENT BY SUPPORTING CHARITABLE CAUSES FOCUSING ON ELEVEN DEVELOPMENT ISSUES THAT AFFECT OUR COMMUNITY

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE FOUNDATION FUNDED DONATIONS FOR SEVERAL QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP ALLEVIATE THE CHALLENGES CAUSED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE FUNDS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS AS DEMAND FOR THEIR SERVICES INCREASED SUCH AS USO EL PASO AND CHILD CRISIS CENTER. IT ALSO SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORKED TO COMBAT "NEW" CHALLENGES SUCH AS JOB LOSS OR THAT HAD TO INSTILL NEW GUIDELINES TO CONTINUE THEIR MISSION IN THE MOST SECURE WAY POSSIBLE SUCH AS YWCA AND PROJECT AMISTAD.


THE FOUNDATION FUNDED EDUCATION THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND CURRICULA THAT WERE AWARDED TO DIFFERENT QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS OR ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS SUCH AS TEXAS TECH SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE, EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE, AND YSLETA EDUCATION FOUNDATION IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE CONSUMERS IN IMPROVING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY.


THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED OTHER COMMUNITY CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS UNITED WAY OF EL PASO COUNTY, HOSPICE EL PASO AND PROJECT VIDA TO HEP THE PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY LIVE THEIR BEST LIFE POSSIBLE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Grace Vaughn
Treasurer And Secretary
$0
Crystal Long
President
$0
Valerie Venegas
Director
$0
Tomas Sigala Jr
Director
$0
Elvira Valles
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $200,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$524,253
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $44,225
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$724,253
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $897
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $62,712
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $787,862

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Gecu Foundation has awarded $512,617 in support to 21 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

UNITED WAY OF EL PASO COUNTY

Org PageRecipient Profile

El Paso, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$138,710

TEXAS TECH WODDY L HUNT SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Lubbock, TX

PURPOSE: FUNDED SCHOLARSHIP

$64,600

YWCA EL PASO DEL NORTE REGION

Org PageRecipient Profile

El Paso, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$35,000

LOWER DYER COMMUNITY CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

El Paso, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$26,732

El Paso, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$25,250

EL PASO CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

El Paso, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$25,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Gecu Foundation has recieved totaling $20,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Prosperity Now

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION & EXPAND ITS REACH TO THE UNDERSERVED POPULATION

$20,000
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