Private foundation · EIN 20-3979318 · Bonita Spgs, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Varhegyi Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $106K total, median $25K. 33% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$106K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in FL
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Florida Gulf Coast UniversityFort Myers, FLEducational enrichment$25K
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIEducational enrichment$25K
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MIEducational enrichment$25K
University of TennesseeKnoxville, TNEducational enrichment$25K
St Matthews HouseNaples, FLFighting hunger, homelessness and addiction$4,000
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZEducational enrichment$2,000

By state: Michigan 2 · Florida 2 · Tennessee 1 · Arizona 1

About this foundation

Varhegyi Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bonita Spgs, Florida, administered in care of Peter Varhegyi, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Varhegyi Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Varhegyi Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $106K across 6 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Varhegyi Foundation give?

Michigan (2 grants), Florida (2 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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