Vafa Foundation Inc
Historical FunderIndianapolis, Indiana · EIN 27-3597377 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,100 and $10,100.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | VAFA FOUNDATION INC |
|---|---|
| Address | 8349 UNION CHAPEL ROAD, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46240 |
| Phone | 3173347744 |
| Form and materials | THE FOUNDATION HAS NOT YET DEVELOPED APPLICATIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL GRANTS. IN THE FUTURE, HOWEVER, THE FOUNDATION MAY USE APPLICATIONS THAT INCLUDE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: A TRANSCRIPT OF PRIOR ACADEMIC, MUSICAL, LITERARY, AND/OR OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS, DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF SCHOLARSHIP OR OTHER EDUCATIONAL GRANT TO BE AWARDED. A REPORT OF PERFORMANCE ON TESTS DESIGNED TO MEASURE ABILITY AND APTITUDE. A DESCRIPTION OF FINANCIAL NEED. AN ESSAY WRITTEN BY THE APPLICANT DESCRIBING THE APPLICANT'S INTERESTS AND ASPIRATIONS. A DESCRIPTION OF PAST INVOLVEMENT IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. A LIST OF HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS. WRITTEN RECOMMENDATIONS BY INDIVIDUALS NOT RELATED TO THE APPLICANT. THE NAMES OF THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO WHICH THE APPLICANT INTENDS TO APPLY. |
| Deadlines | ONGOING |
| Restrictions | WITH RESPECT TO SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED FOR REGULAR STUDY AT AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION, EACH SUCH SCHOLARSHIP GENERALLY WILL CONTINUE FOR THE DESIGNATED TERM OF THE SCHOLARSHIP DURING THE RECIPIENT'S COURSE OF STUDY AT SUCH INSTITUTION, SO LONG AS THE RECIPIENT MAINTAINS SATISFACTORY PROGRESS TOWARD COMPLETION OF HIS OR HER COURSE OF STUDY AND OTHERWISE CONFORMS TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS PROCEDURE. WITH RESPECT TO SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL GRANTS USED TO ACHIEVE A SPECIFIC; OBJECTIVE OR TO ENHANCE RECIPIENTS' CAPACITIES OR SKILLS, THE FOUNDATION WILL USE THE SUPERVISION PROCEDURES DESCRIBED BELOW TO ENSURE THAT RECIPIENTS USE SUCH SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL GRANTS ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING FULLY AND PRODUCTIVELY THEIR EXCEPTIONAL TALENTS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mona Foundation | Kirklan, WA | Contribution to the general operating fund for the purpose of scholarship. | $10,100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,100 | 1 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349103264
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-3597377
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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