VPG Foundation
Preselected recipients only
VPG Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $140,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$140,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $355,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $325,000 | 3 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $355,000 | 4 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $140,000 | 4 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
VPG 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $90,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital the Gapontsev Family Endowed Chair | Endowed chair in surgical | $50,000 |
| Optica Foundation | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Seed projects gapontsev | $30,000 |
| Worcester Art Museum | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Igor Samartsev
- Vera I Sapeliouk
- Natalia V Pavlova
Questions people ask
Does VPG Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does VPG Foundation give?
$140,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs VPG Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Igor Samartsev (Trustee), Vera I Sapeliouk (Trustee) and Natalia V Pavlova (Trustee).