2023-10-26T13:39:47-05:00 2022-12-31 PENA BRIONES MCDANIEL & CO PC 4171 N MESA SUITE B-100 EL PASO TX 799021498 990 2022-01-01 208801986 GECU FOUNDATION % GRACE VAUGHN GECU 9157789221 1225 AIRWAY BLVD EL PASO TX 79925 MAC RUIZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 9157789220 2023-09-22 true MAC RUIZ 999009999 RENE D PENA CPA P00533121 9155421733 2023-09-21 3 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z MAC RUIZ 1225 AIRWAY BLVD EL PASO TX 79925 1003775 false X www.gecu.com/foundation X 2007 TX 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 5 5 0 0 724253 912129 0 0 897 1254 62712 90292 787862 1003675 606145 665157 0 0 0 0 0 0 648 251056 228026 857201 893183 -69339 110492 149052 259544 0 0 149052 259544 THE GECU FOUNDATION IS THE PHILANTHROPIC ARM OF GECU THAT OPERATES TO ELEVATE THE EL PASO COMMUNITY AND THE CREDIT UNION MOVEMENT THROUGH STRATEGIC FUNDRAISING AND CHARITABLE GIVING. THE GECU FOUNDATION WAS ABLE TO INCREASE ITS FUNDING IN 2022, AND AS A RESULT HAD THE LARGEST NUMBER OF CHARITABLE DONATIONS IN ITS HISTORY. CONTINUING TO SUPPORT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND ACCREDITED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IS THE CORE FOCUS OF THE FOUNDATION. THIS IS BECAUSE IT FOLLOWS GECU'S PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE PHILOSOPHY IN ORDER TO HELP ELEVATE THE COMMUNITY WE LIVE IN. IN 2022, THE GECU FOUNDATION WAS ABLE TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, FURTHERING EDUCATION, CHARITABLE GIVING, VOLUNTEERISM, SCHOLARSHIPS, FUNDRAISING AND SO MUCH MORE. ONE EXAMPLE IS MI COMUNIDAD CENTER THAT SERVES THE NORTHEAST AREA. IT IS RUN BY AMAZING STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS THAT HELP TO PROVIDE A FOOD PANTRY FOR COUNTLESS FAMILIES, BACKPACK AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES GIVEAWAYS AND MANY OTHER MUCH-NEEDED RESOURCES. 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HOAP 6801 VISCOUNT BLVD EL PASO TX 79925 300181693 501(C)(3) 46943 GENERAL SUPPORT AND TO BENEFIT CHILDREN WITH BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES YWCA EL PASO DEL NORTE REGION 201 E MAIN ST EL PASO TX 79901 741109880 501(C)(3) 15000 GENERAL SUPPORT YSLETA EDUCATION FOUNDATION 9600 SIMS EL PASO TX 79925 742644957 501(C)(3) 18000 GENERAL SUPPORT CANDLELIGHTERS OF EL PASO 1400 HARDAWAY ST 206 EL PASO TX 79903 742243283 501(C)3 10000 GENERAL SUPPORT UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO 500 W UNIVERSITY EL PASO TX 79968 746000813 501(C)3 18639 GENERAL SUPPORT HOWARD PANE UNIVERSITY 1000 Fisk Street BROWNWOOD TX 76801 750800653 501(C)(3) 10000 DONATION FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION 1508 KNOXVILLE AVENUE LUBBOCK TX 79409 756043842 501(C)(3) 64600 IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS 405 WALLENBERG DR EL PASO TX 79912 742948339 501(C)(3) 10000 DONATIONS FOR EDUCATIONS THE EPC MUSEUM PO BOX 272 EL PASO TX 79943 811822589 501(C)(3) 25000 DONATION FOR EDUCATION COMMON THREADS PO BOX 163930 AUSTIN TX 78716 200106847 501(C)(3) 10000 DONATION FOR EDUCATION WORLDWIDE FOUNDATION FOR CREDIT UNIONS PO BOX 2982 MADISON WI 53701 396093210 501(C)(3) 25000 UKRAINIAN FUND RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF CHARITIES 300 E CALIFORNIA AVE EL PASO TX 79902 742257357 501(C)(3) 6000 DOANTION FOR COMMUNITY NATIONAL CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION 4703 MADISON YARDS WAY SUITE 300 MADISON WI 53705 391383650 501(C)(3) 15000 DONATION FOR COMMUNITY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 11220 B6 ROJAS DR EL PASO TX 79935 742226271 501(C)(3) 10000 DONATION FOR COMMUNITY THE SALVATION ARMY PO BOX 36006 DALLAS TX 75235 222406433 501(C)(3) 10000 DONATION FOR COMMUNITY MOUNTAIN STAR SPORTS GROUP 1 BALLPARK PLAZA EL PASO TX 79901 455243325 5100 DONATION FOR HEALTH FAMILY SERVICE OF EL PASO 6040 SURETY DR A EL PASO TX 79905 741152612 501(C)(3) 7500 DONATIO FOR HEALTH CASA MARIPOSA 54 NAHANT ST LYNN MA 019023305 850586143 501(C)(3) 10515 24 SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2 THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EVALUATES APPLICANTS REQUESTING CONTRIBUTIONS. UPON HER REVIEW AND SELECTION, THE CHOSEN APPLICANTS ARE SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR FURTHER REVIEW AND FINAL APPROVAL. AT THE END OF THE YEAR, AN ANNUAL REPORT IS REQUESTED FROM THE RECIPIENTS, SUMMARIZING THE IMPACT OF THE DONATIONS THEY RECEIVED. THESE STATEMENTS ARE ANALYZED BY THE BOARD AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO INSURE THE FUNDS WERE USED FOR THE INTENDED PURPOSES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B: THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD REVIEWS FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. UPON COMPLETION OF THEIR REVIEW THE RETURN IS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. THE ORGANIZATION INFORMS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE TO THEM UPON THEIR REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: EACH DIRECTOR AND OFFICER OF THE FOUNDATION DOCUMENTS OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO TYPICALLY NOT MADE TO THE PUBLIC. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: The GECU Foundation was able to increase its funding in 2022, and as a result had the largest number of charitable donations in its history. Continuing to support nonprofit organizations and accredited educational institutions is the core focus of the Foundation. This is because it follows GECU's people helping people philosophy in order to help elevate the community we live in. In 2022, the GECU Foundation was able to support community programs, furthering education, charitable giving, volunteerism, scholarships, fundraising and so much more. One example is Mi Comunidad Center that serves the Northeast area. It is run by amazing staff and volunteers that help to provide a food pantry for countless families, backpack and school supplies giveaways and many other much-needed resources. Together with the organizations it supports, the Foundation can help remove barriers for people to achieve their goals and dreams. 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