Vortex Cares Inc
Accepts applications
Vortex Cares Inc is a private foundation in Richmond, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $10,558 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,129 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$10,558
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$1,129
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$27,919
Giving in 2024 was down from $12,341 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,341 | 3 | $20,052 |
| 2024 | $10,558 | 6 | $27,919 |
How to apply
| Contact | Vortex Cares Inc 4018 Skinner Lane, Richmond, TX 77406 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (832) 899-5970 |
| What to submit | Written requests should include who the assistance is for, what the requested assistance is for, and why it is needed. |
| Deadlines | Yearly |
| Restrictions | Depends on and varies based on cash flow |
What Vortex Cares Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in Texas. It also paid $4,200 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3 | $6,358 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Financial assistance - funeral expenses | $5,000 |
| Individual | Financial assistance - cares for handicapped and elderly people | $2,000 |
| Fundacion Gekofund KGF | Financial assistance - artificial limbs for children | $1,200 |
| Individual | $1,058 | |
| Fundacion AVA | Financial Assistance - Underprivileged Children | $1,000 |
| Individual | Financial assistance - utilities bill | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Zenda Howard-Skinkle
- Justin Furnace
Questions people ask
Does Vortex Cares Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Yearly.
How much does Vortex Cares Inc give?
$10,558 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,129.
Who runs Vortex Cares Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Zenda Howard-Skinkle (Director) and Justin Furnace (Director).
What does Vortex Cares Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and youth programs.