Private foundation · EIN 93-2098667 · McAllen, Texas · Education

Vackar 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $133K total, median $133K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$133K
Median grant
$133K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Utrgv AthleticsEdinburg, TXTo support the univeristy and their athletics program.$133K

About this foundation

Vackar Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in McAllen, Texas, administered in care of Natasha Del Bario, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Vackar Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Vackar Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $133K across 1 grants, a median of $133K.

Where does Vackar Family Foundation give?

Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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