Vest Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vest Family Foundation is a private foundation in Kermit, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $543,400 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $108,400. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$543,400
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$108,400
- Assets$13.9 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $429,000 the year before.
20% 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 | $346,000 | 19 | $9.4 million |
| 2024 | $429,000 | 19 | $11.7 million |
| 2025 | $543,400 | 21 | $13.9 million |
How to apply
Vest Family 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 Vest Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 18 | $523,400 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church | Support ongoing operations | $108,400 |
| The Odessa College Foundation | Scholarship | $50,000 |
| Story Vest Memorial | Support ongoing operations | $50,000 |
| Transpecos Dusty Paws Inc | Support ongoing operations | $50,000 |
| Winkler-Loving County Livestock Ass | Support ongoing operations | $40,000 |
| Childress Christian Academy | Support ongoing operations | $30,000 |
| 238 Junior Livestock Association | Support ongoing operations | $25,000 |
| Childress County Youth Project Show | Support for youth in livestock show | $25,000 |
| Ward County Senior Citizens Center | Meals on wheels program | $25,000 |
| West Texas Diamonds in the Ruff | Supplying care to dogs | $25,000 |
| Individual | Support for grieving mothers | $20,000 |
| Shiloh Baptist Church | Support ongoing operations | $20,000 |
| Southwestern Diabetic Foundation in | Educate children with diabetes | $15,000 |
| Casa of the Rolling Plains | Ongoing support to help abused and neglected children | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma State University | Support ongoing operations | $10,000 |
| Monahans Kids Zone | Support ongoing operations | $10,000 |
| Transformative Leadership Academy | Support ongoing operations | $10,000 |
| Daystar Television Network | Support ongoing operations in spreading the gospel around the world | $5,000 |
| Hagee Ministries | Support ongoing operations | $5,000 |
| In Touch Ministries | Support ongoing operations | $5,000 |
| Joyce Meyer Ministries | Support ongoing operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Samann Vest Watkins
- Ty Watkins
- Ryan Moss
- Sandy Greene
- Janette Jennings
Questions people ask
Does Vest Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vest Family Foundation give?
$543,400 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Vest Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Samann Vest Watkins (Pres/Treas), Ty Watkins (Vp/Sec), Ryan Moss (Director) and Sandy Greene (Asst. Sec.) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Vest Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.