Coastal Bend Community Foundation
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Our History
More than four decades ago, the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, together with community leaders Cecil Burney, Pat Eisenhauer and Dick Sells launched a public foundation to promote and encourage philanthropy in the Coastal Bend…
Coastal Bend Day of Giving
Our Staff
- Karen Selim, J.D. – President & CEO
- Tracy M. Ramirez – Vice President – Operations / Coastal Bend Day of Giving
- LaRue Espinoza – Office Manager
- Lauren Ayala Garza, J.D. – Program Development Director
- Alyssa Monette – Financial Director
- Krystal E. Thomasson – Grants / Scholarships Director
Grant Recommendations from Donor Advised Funds after December 1st
Every effort will be made to pay Donor Advised Fund (DAF) grants as soon as possible after they are recommended. However, for recommendations made after December 1, 2025, some may not be paid until January 2026 due to Foundation workload. This delay does not cause any adverse tax consequences to the Donor/Advisor as the charitable contribution income tax deduction was received at the time of the gift to the DAF. No additional deduction is available when grants are paid from DAF’s.
Welcome to the Coastal Bend Community Foundation (CBCF)
We are a tax-exempt, non-profit foundation serving the seven-county region of the Texas Coastal Bend (Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio and San Patricio). We formed to help donors “pool” their charitable contributions and leverage that giving to benefit worthy causes in the community.
Here you will find information about us and the causes and people we support. You will also find information on applying for grants and scholarships, the benefits of partnering with CBCF and how to become a donor.
LATEST NEWS
CBCF Finance Director Alyssa Monette Named 2026 TXCPA Rising Star
CBCF Finance Director Alyssa Monette Named 2026 TXCPA Rising Star Coastal Bend Community Foundation is proud to congratulate Finance Director Alyssa Monette on being recognized as a 2026 Rising Star by the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA). The...
Coastal Bend Community Foundation Announces 2026 Endowment Matching Grant Recipients
Coastal Bend Community Foundation Announces 2026 Endowment Matching Grant Recipients Coastal Bend Community Foundation (CBCF) announces the recipients of the 2026 Endowment Matching Grant program, continuing an initiative designed to strengthen long-term charitable...
Coastal Bend Day of Giving Named Best Annual Fundraiser in Bend Magazine’s 2026 Local’s List
Bend Magazine’s 2026 Local’s List named Coastal Bend Day of Giving Best Annual Fundraiser, honoring a community-driven tradition that has raised more than $41 million for local nonprofits.
Current Coastal Bend Community Foundation Fund Holders
As part of our continuing efforts to provide the best resources to our fund holders, the Foundation is implementing “Fund Portal” – an online portal to facilitate fund access for donors/fund holders. This online portal will provide more immediate access to fund data. It will allow you to view fund balances, obtain fund statements, make grant recommendations (if applicable), and review fund history.
We are pleased to be able to provide this tool. Thank you for your continued support of Coastal Bend Community Foundation and our community.
To access your portal, please click the Fund Portal button.