Coastal Bend Community Foundation

Coastal Bend Community Foundation Through additional donations and a history of stewardship, these assets have grown to over $128 million as of December 31, 2021.

Our Mission is to improve the quality of life in the Coastal Bend by building community endowment and addressing social, educational, environmental, and cultural needs through the awarding of grants and scholarships in our seven-county service area. The Foundation was established in 1981 as a project of the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce with a donation of $150,000 from the Paul and Mary Haas

Foundation. The Foundation has awarded over $149 million in grants to charitable organizations and scholarships to students since it was founded. The Foundation serves Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio counties. The Coastal Bend Community Foundation is one of approximately 900 community foundations in the United States and one of over 500 which are accredited by the Council on Foundations National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations process nationwide. This accreditation ensures the Foundation has policies in place for financial stability and longevity, affirming continued commitment to its donors, grantees, and community.

🎓 Scholarship season is a meaningful time for communities across the Coastal Bend. In the coming weeks, students, famili...
06/02/2026

🎓 Scholarship season is a meaningful time for communities across the Coastal Bend. In the coming weeks, students, families, donors, and community partners will gather for our annual Scholarship Brunch to celebrate achievement, opportunity, and the impact of investing in future generations.

As we prepare for this year’s event, we’re reflecting on moments from last year that highlight the generosity and community support that make these scholarships possible. 💚✨

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage, sacr...
05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage, sacrifice, and dedication will never be forgotten.

As we observe Memorial Day, we pause in gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy because of those who served and sacrificed for others. 🇺🇸🤍

Our office is closed today for the holiday and will reopen tomorrow during regular business hours.

“Thanks to this scholarship, I am one step closer to achieving my dreams.” Hayes Herrmann, a recipient of the Lance Corp...
05/20/2026

“Thanks to this scholarship, I am one step closer to achieving my dreams.” Hayes Herrmann, a recipient of the Lance Corporal Colton Rusk Memorial Scholarship, is currently attending Texas A&M University.

Scholarship funds like this one help honor meaningful legacies while supporting students pursuing their education and future goals. 💛

Read more in our 2025 Annual Report: CBCFoundation.org/2025AR

Mental health is an important part of a strong and healthy community. Individuals and families face challenges that are ...
05/18/2026

Mental health is an important part of a strong and healthy community. Individuals and families face challenges that are often unseen, and many local organizations are working every day to provide support, connection, and care. 💚 We are honored to support nonprofits who help create spaces where people feel supported and not alone.

This month, we encourage our community to learn more about mental health support across the Coastal Bend. 💛 If there is a local resource that has made a difference in your life, we invite you to share it below. ⬇

💚 Last weekend, families from across the Coastal Bend gathered at KEDT - South Texas Public Broadcasting Kids Festival f...
05/15/2026

💚 Last weekend, families from across the Coastal Bend gathered at KEDT - South Texas Public Broadcasting Kids Festival for a day filled with hands-on learning, creativity, and fun.

Through engaging activities and interactive experiences, the festival created opportunities for children and families to learn, explore, and connect together.

We were proud to support this free community event and the meaningful work KEDT continues to do for families throughout our region. 💛

✨Today is the final day to vote✨We’re proud to support nonprofits across our region through Coastal Bend Day of Giving, ...
05/05/2026

✨Today is the final day to vote✨

We’re proud to support nonprofits across our region through Coastal Bend Day of Giving, and grateful for the community that continues to show up.

If you’d like to cast your vote, there’s still time:
Arts, Culture & Entertainment → Annual Fundraiser

vote.thebendmag.com

Connection and mentorship are shaping lives across the Coastal Bend. Through organizations like Majesty Outdoors USA, yo...
05/04/2026

Connection and mentorship are shaping lives across the Coastal Bend. Through organizations like Majesty Outdoors USA, young people are building confidence, character, and a sense of purpose. Coastal Bend Day of Giving helps make this kind of impact possible across our region.

Voting closes tomorrow. If you’d like to support this shared impact, we invite you to vote for Coastal Bend Day of Giving in The Bend Magazine’s Local’s List:
Arts, Culture & Entertainment → Annual Fundraiser
vote.thebendmag.com 💛

This is what community looks like. 😎 Moments like this, with NAMI Greater Corpus Christi, reflect the connection, suppor...
05/01/2026

This is what community looks like. 😎 Moments like this, with NAMI Greater Corpus Christi, reflect the connection, support, and care happening across the Coastal Bend every day.

Through Coastal Bend Day of Giving, nonprofits across our seven counties are able to bring people together and strengthen our communities in meaningful ways.

If you’d like to support this shared impact, we invite you to vote for us in The Bend Magazine’s Local’s List: Arts, Culture & Entertainment → Annual Fundraiser
vote.thebendmag.com 💛

Last year, our Endowment Matching Grant was fully claimed within weeks—an encouraging show of support for long-term givi...
04/28/2026

Last year, our Endowment Matching Grant was fully claimed within weeks—an encouraging show of support for long-term giving across the Coastal Bend.

We’re proud to bring it back for 2026! 💚 $300,000 in matching funds is now available. 💛 Give $25,000 to start or grow an endowment and receive a $25,000 match, limited to the first 12 gifts.

Learn more: cbcfoundation.org/endowment

💚 We have received reaccreditation through Community Foundations National Standards, supported by Council on Foundations...
04/27/2026

💚 We have received reaccreditation through Community Foundations National Standards, supported by Council on Foundations. This recognition reflects strong governance, stewardship, and accountability.

We are proud to be one of just 13 accredited community foundations in Texas and the only one serving South Texas!

See how this work comes to life in our 2025 Annual Report: cbcfoundation.org/2025AR

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555 N Carancahua Street , Suite 900
Corpus Christi, TX
78401

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

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