Private foundation · EIN 84-3537116 · Kermit, Texas · Education

Vest Family 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: 21 grants paid, $543K total, median $20K. 86% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$543K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in TX
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 20 of 21 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
FIRST Baptist ChurchMonahans, TXSupport ongoing operations$108K
Story Vest MemorialChildress, TXSupport ongoing operations$50K
Transpecos Dusty Paws IncBalmorhea, TXSupport ongoing operations$50K
Winkler-Loving County Livestock AssKermit, TXSupport ongoing operations$40K
Childress Christian AcademyChildress, TXSupport ongoing operations$30K
238 Junior Livestock AssociationMonahans, TXSupport ongoing operations$25K
Childress County Youth Project ShowChildress, TXSupport for youth in livestock show$25K
Ward County Senior Citizens CenterMonahans, TXMeals on wheels program$25K
West Texas Diamonds in the RuffKermit, TXSupplying care to dogs$25K
Forget Me Not FrancesFort Worth, TXSupport for grieving mothers$20K
Shiloh Baptist ChurchMonahans, TXSupport ongoing operations$20K
Southwestern Diabetic Foundation inGainesville, TXEducate children with diabetes$15K
CASA of the Rolling PlainsChildress, TXOngoing support to help abused and neglected children$10K
Oklahoma State UniversityStillwater, OKSupport ongoing operations$10K
Monahans Kids ZoneManahans, TXSupport ongoing operations$10K
Transformative Leadership AcademyMonahans, TXSupport ongoing operations$10K
Daystar Television NetworkDallas, TXSupport ongoing operations in spreading the gospel around the world$5,000
Hagee MinistriesSan Antonio, TXSupport ongoing operations$5,000
In Touch MinistriesAltanta, GASupport ongoing operations$5,000
Joyce Meyer MinistriesFenton, MOSupport ongoing operations$5,000

By state: Texas 18 · Oklahoma 1 · Georgia 1 · Missouri 1

About this foundation

Vest Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Kermit, Texas, tax-exempt since 2020. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Vest Family 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 Vest Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $543K across 21 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Vest Family Foundation give?

Texas (18 grants), Oklahoma (1 grants), Georgia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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