Independent oil refining company CITGO Petroleum Corporation has given $800,000 in new grants through its Caring For Our Coast (CFOC) initiative for restoration, wildlife protection, and environmental education across the Gulf of Mexico Coast and in Lemont, Illinois.
Among the company’s contributions:
- Artist Boat, Inc. – Houston – $85,000
Funds conservation through land acquisition for protection of critical barrier island ecosystems, stewardship through habitat restoration, and adaptive management for improved land stewardship. - The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana – Lake Charles – $40,000
Advances habitat restoration and environmental education, including Cameron Parish Chenier Restoration Planting and the Coastal Leadership Institute. - Galveston Bay Foundation – Houston – $65,000
Supports community-based conservation initiatives to restore and preserve native habitats, improve water quality, and engage residents in stewardship. - Houston Audubon Society – Houston – $50,000
Funds restoration and management of critical bird habitat and expands equitable access to nature across the Greater Houston Gulf Coast region. - Houston Parks Board – Houston – $50,000
Supports restoration of native habitat and stabilization of slopes along Halls Bayou Greenway, benefiting underserved communities. - National Recreation and Park Association – Gulf Coast – $100,000
Funds efforts to build climate-ready coastal communities through enhancement of riparian areas and engagement in environmental education and volunteer service events. - Restore America’s Estuaries – Gulf Coast – $80,000
Supports collaboration with diverse organizations to lead volunteer coastal conservation and restoration events, with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. - Tampa Bay Watch – Florida – $50,000
Funds expansion of access to marine science education for underserved students through immersive, hands-on learning experiences. - The Wilder World Trust – Lemont, Ill. – $75,000
Supports long-term ecological health through shoreline restoration, invasive species removal, and community engagement.
Since 2014, CITGO has awarded more than $9.1 million to nonprofit organizations committed to environmental protection, education, and resilience. The company reported 2024 net income of $305 million, EBITDA of $1.2 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $1.1 billion
