Vargas Foundation
Vargas Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $19,107 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. Its filing does not say whether it accepts applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$19,107
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$22,114
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $16,188 the year before.
36% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $30,194 |
| 2024 | $16,188 | 9 | $43,607 |
| 2025 | $19,107 | 12 | $22,114 |
How to apply
The filing gives no application details. Check the foundation's website before you apply.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Vargas Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8 | $14,942 |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,165 |
| Arizona | 1 | $500 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities | Ending poverty through holistic solutions | $5,000 |
| St Thomas the Apostle Church | Serving the community through charity justice and ministry | $5,000 |
| Puerto Rico Community Foundation | Sholarship support for students | $2,000 |
| Potter School Donation - Clinton | Support students and school | $1,165 |
| Community Link Mission | Fighting hunger and poverty in north texas | $1,040 |
| Operation Kindness | Animal shelter support for adoptions | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of North Texas | Animal welfare | $1,000 |
| Operation Kindness | Animal welfare | $1,000 |
| Petsmart Charities | Animal welfare | $500 |
| Spay and Neuter Network | Animal welfare | $500 |
| Knuckle Bump Farms Foundation | Animal welfare | $500 |
| Eagle Mountain Saginaw School District | Support public education | $402 |
Officers and trustees
- Wily Vargas
Questions people ask
Does Vargas Foundation accept grant applications?
Its filing does not say. Contact the foundation before applying.
How much does Vargas Foundation give?
$19,107 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Vargas Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Wily Vargas (Director).
What does Vargas Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and animals.