Garvey Texas Foundation Inc
Garvey Texas Foundation Inc is a private, non-operating foundation incorporated in Texas in 1962 and granted tax-exempt status in February 1964. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a focus on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.1M
+7.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$292K
+0.1% YoY
Grant Count
92
-8.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+9.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Secondary and higher education
- The arts
- Youth organizations
- Social services
- Protestant agencies and churches
Grantmaking
The foundation has supported 152 unique organizations across its grantmaking history.
Grant Range
$2,000–$3,000
Average Grant
$3,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Kansas, and Idaho, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states, with Texas being the primary focus area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total assets: $6,146,925
- Total revenues: $760,888
- Total expenses: $350,839
- Total giving: $291,700
Prior Year Data (2023):
- Total assets: $5.74 million
- Total revenues: $470,000
- Total expenses: $345,000
Revenue Composition (2024):
- Grants and contributions: $335,000
- Investment income and dividends: $161,858
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $244,474
Giving Rate: Approximately 5.0% of assets annually
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,146,925 | $5,738,876 | $5,614,428 |
| Revenue | $760,888 | $469,668 | $121,116 |
| Expenses | $350,839 | $345,220 | $406,867 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $292,675 | $292,118 | $320,288 |
| Net Investment Income | $367,725 | $122,533 | $29,501 |
| Distributable Amount | $330,875 | $291,844 | $292,306 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD F GARVEY | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| CAROL G SWEAT | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| KATHRYN G CAIN | VICE PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| REECE PETTIGREW | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JACOB G SWEAT | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 9600, Fort Worth, TX 76147-2600
- Phone: (817) 335-5881
- EIN: 75-6031547
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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