The Be It Foundation Inc
EIN 843418581Total Given 2021–2024
$72K
5 grants · $18K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$12K
typical small grants · $12K–$18K
grant size
25%
balanced · 1/4 multi-year
repeat
$4.2M
Assets (2024)
4
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
ROCIO HERNANDEZ
Phone
(210) 735-9101
Deadlines
DEADLINES VARY BY PROGRAM. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FEBRUARY 28TH OF EACH CALEN
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY, SEPARATELY FOR EACH PROGRAM AREA.
Restrictions
EXISTING CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS MAY BE RECIPIENTS OF THE EMERGENCY FUNDING PROGRAM AREA THAT ALREADY HAVE EXISTING PROGRAMS TO SERVE THE DIRECT BASIC NEEDS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN SOUTH TEXAS. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS MUST BE FROM SOUTH TEXAS OR STUDYING IN SOUTH TEXAS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A SCHOLARSHIP. THEY MUST ALSO MEET GPA REQUIREMENTS AND MAY REAPPLY FOR SUBSEQUENT YEARS IF THEY MEET THE RENEWAL CRITERIA WHICH INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO MAINTAINING A GPA OF 2.0, PARTICIPATES IN MONTHLY MENTORSHIP MEETINGS, AND PARTICIPATING IN ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE BE IT FOUNDATION. PAY-IT-FORWARD GRANTEES FOR THE EMDR TRAINING FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS IN SOUTH TEXAS WERE REQUIRED TO APPLY TO RECEIVE FUNDING. THEY WERE FURTHER REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL 6 TRAINING DAYS, OFFER 5 HOURS OF PRO BONO EMDR THERAPY, COMPLETE 10 CONSULTATION HOURS AFTER THE TRAINING, AND PROMISED TO REGISTER WITH EMDRIA AS A CERTIFIED EMDR THERAPIST.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $35K | $2.2M | $122K | 2 |
| 2023 | $25K | $2.4M | $19K | 2 |
| 2024 | $12K | $4.2M | $1.5M | 1 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 5 grants on record
Minimum
$12K
25th Pctl
$12K
Median
$12K
Average
$14K
75th Pctl
$18K
Maximum
$18K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
TV
Thomasa Vester
Chair
Leadership
RH
Rocio Hernandez
President
Leadership
NG
Nora Garza
Vice President
Leadership
TB
Theresa Britts
Treasurer
Leadership
AF
Albert Flores
Secretary
Leadership
RH
Rocio Hernandez
President
Leadership
TV
Thomasa Vester
Chair
Leadership
NG
Nora Garza
Vice President
Leadership
TB
Theresa Britts
Treasurer
Leadership
AF
Albert Flores
Secretary
Leadership
JW
Joseph Wilson
Vice President/Secretary
Leadership
DH
David Hernandez
President
Leadership
TB
Theresa Britts
Treasurer
Leadership
SV
Samuel H Vester
Director
RH
Rocio Hernandez
Executive Di
Grants Awarded (5 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army of Laredo | Laredo, TX | $17,500 | 501(C) (3) ORG. COVID EMERGENCIES | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities | San Antonio, TX | $17,500 | 501(C) (3) ORG. FOR EMERGENCY FUNDIN | 2021 |
| Catholic Charites | San Antonio, TX | $12,500 | EMERGENCY FUNDING | 2023 |
| Salavation Army | Laredo, TX | $12,500 | EMERGENCY FUNDING | 2023 |
| Catholic Charites | San Antonio, TX | $12,500 | EMERGENCY FUNDING | 2024 |