Vasco McCoy Jr Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vasco McCoy Jr Foundation is a private foundation in Texarkana, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $84,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $28,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$84,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$28,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $97,500 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $97,500 | 20 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $84,000 | 19 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Vasco McCoy Jr Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Vasco McCoy Jr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 16 | $72,500 |
| Arkansas | 2 | $10,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St James Episcopal Church | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $28,000 |
| Texarkana Symphony Orchestra | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Texas A&m - Texarkana | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Hospice of Texarkana | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Texarkana Museum System | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Texarkana College Foundation | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Trahc | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| United Way of Greater Texarkana | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| Opportunities Inc | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Casa Inc of Northeast Texas | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Texarkana Regional Chorale | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Christus St Michael | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Domestic Violence Prevention | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| KTXK Public Radio | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Randy Sam's Shelter | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Red River Educational Radio | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| St James Day School | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Texarkana Public Library | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army of Texarkana | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Pamela McCoy
- Betty Anderson Haisten
- James Hunter McCoy Haisten
Questions people ask
Does Vasco McCoy Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vasco McCoy Jr Foundation give?
$84,000 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Vasco McCoy Jr Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Pamela McCoy (Trustee), Betty Anderson Haisten (Trustee) and James Hunter McCoy Haisten (Trustee).
What does Vasco McCoy Jr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and human services.