Vest Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyKermit, Texas · EIN 84-3537116 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
18% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church | Monahans, TX | Support ongoing operations | $108,400 |
| The Odessa College Foundation | Odessa, TX | Scholarship | $50,000 |
| Transpecos Dusty Paws Inc | Balmorhea, TX | Support ongoing operations | $50,000 |
| Winkler-Loving County Livestock Ass | Kermit, TX | Support ongoing operations | $40,000 |
| Childress Christian Academy | Childress, TX | Support ongoing operations | $30,000 |
| 238 Junior Livestock Association | Monahans, TX | Support ongoing operations | $25,000 |
| Childress County Youth Project Show | Childress, TX | Support for youth in livestock show | $25,000 |
| Ward County Senior Citizens Center | Monahans, TX | Meals on wheels program | $25,000 |
| Shiloh Baptist Church | Monahans, TX | Support ongoing operations | $20,000 |
| Southwestern Diabetic Foundation in | Gainesville, TX | Educate children with diabetes | $15,000 |
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater, OK | Support ongoing operations | $10,000 |
| Transformative Leadership Academy | Monahans, TX | Support ongoing operations | $10,000 |
| Daystar Television Network | Dallas, TX | Support ongoing operations in spreading the gospel around the world | $5,000 |
| Hagee Ministries | San Antonio, TX | Support ongoing operations | $5,000 |
| In Touch Ministries | Altanta, GA | Support ongoing operations | $5,000 |
| Joyce Meyer Ministries | Fenton, MO | Support ongoing operations | $5,000 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($115,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $543,400 | 21 |
| 2024 | $429,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $346,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349105403
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3537116
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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