Garvey Texas Foundation Inc
Garvey Texas Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing says it does not make grants, scholarships, or loans to individuals.
Garvey Texas Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Garvey Texas Foundation Inc gave $292K across 92 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $291,700
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 92
- -8.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,171
- +9.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $6,146,925
- +7.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (20 of 92, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Garvey Texas Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests from charitable organizations. The filing says organizations should submit a resume of their program, the amount desired, and a copy of their latest exemption letter. It does not make grants, scholarships, or loans to individuals. Preference is given to qualified organizations operating in the foundation’s immediate geographic area.
- Contact
Application contact: Kathryn G Cain
Mailing address: PO Box 9600, Fort Worth, TX 76147-2600
Phone: (817) 335-5881
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Garvey Texas Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fort Worth Botanic Garden ($20K). Together the top 10 received $112K.
Grant Size Distribution
465 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 465 grants of 465 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing reports that 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 5% to Kansas, 2% to Idaho, 1% to Colorado, and 1% to Washington, DC. Most of the listed largest grants went to Fort Worth organizations. The filing states a preference for qualified organizations operating in the foundation’s immediate geographic area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 92 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Garvey Texas Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 92 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $261K (2021) to $320K (2022). In 2024 it made 92 grants totaling $292K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth Botanic Garden Fort Worth, TX | Charitable Giving | $20,250 |
| Baylor Scott & White All Saintshealthfoundation Fort Worth, TX | Charitable Giving | $12,500 |
| Fort Worth Opera Fort Worth, TX | Charitable Giving | $12,000 |
| The Women's Center Fort Worth, TX | Charitable Giving | $11,000 |
| Fort Worth Country Day School Fort Worth, TX | Charitable Giving | $10,250 |
| Performing Arts of Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX | Charitable Giving | $10,000 |
| Streams and Valleys Inc Fort Worth, TX | Charitable Giving | $10,000 |
| Texas Ballet Theater Fort Worth, TX | Charitable Giving | $10,000 |
| Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | Charitable Giving | $8,250 |
| Fort Wallace Memorial Association Wallace, KS | Charitable Giving | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,146,925 | $760,888 | $350,839 | $291,700 | 92 | $292,675 | $367,725 | $330,875 |
| 2023 | $5,738,876 | $469,668 | $345,220 | $291,500 | 101 | $292,118 | $122,533 | $291,844 |
| 2022 | $5,614,428 | $121,116 | $406,867 | $319,750 | 91 | $320,288 | $29,501 | $292,306 |
| 2021 | $5,891,829 | $488,862 | $325,966 | $260,750 | 89 | $261,263 | $409,874 | $320,570 |
| 2020 | $5,713,083 | $357,864 | $336,293 | $270,100 | 92 | — | $60,500 | $266,730 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Garvey Texas Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $331K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations in education, the arts, health and family services, and regional history. These are examples of grantees’ work, not stated foundation priorities: Fort Worth Country Day School describes its mission as developing students through a rigorous college-preparatory program that integrates arts and athletics; Texas Ballet Theater says it creates and presents ballet and promotes its appreciation and accessibility; and Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth says it provides services to families when children need healthcare. Fort Wallace Memorial Association describes its mission as disseminating and preserving regional historical data.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 92 grants totaling $291,700. Grants ranged from $200 to $20,250, with a median of $2,250. Among the largest awards were $20,250 to Fort Worth Botanic Garden, $12,500 to Baylor Scott & White All Saints Health Foundation, $12,000 to Fort Worth Opera, and $11,000 to The Women’s Center. Other grants included $10,250 to Fort Worth Country Day School, $10,000 each to Performing Arts of Fort Worth, Streams and Valleys, and Texas Ballet Theater, and $8,250 to Texas Christian University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard F Garvey as president; Carol G Sweat and Kathryn G Cain as vice presidents; Reece Pettigrew as treasurer; and Jacob G Sweat as secretary.
Garvey Texas Foundation Inc is led by Richard F. Garvey, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard F. Garvey
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol G. Sweat
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob G. Sweat
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn G. Cain
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reece Pettigrew
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Garvey Texas Foundation Inc
How much does Garvey Texas Foundation Inc give each year?
Garvey Texas Foundation Inc gave $292K across 92 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $292K across 101 grants.
What is Garvey Texas Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Garvey Texas Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,250, and its average grant was $3,171, across 92 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Garvey Texas Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Garvey Texas Foundation Inc give grants?
Garvey Texas Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (62 grants), Dallas, TX (5 grants), Colby, KS (3 grants) and Arlington, TX (3 grants).
Does Garvey Texas Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 92 grants with a stated purpose on Garvey Texas Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Giving" (92 grants).
Who are Garvey Texas Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Garvey Texas Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Fort Worth Botanic Garden ($20,250), Baylor Scott & White All Saintshealthfoundation ($12,500) and Fort Worth Opera ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Garvey Texas Foundation Inc?
Garvey Texas Foundation Inc reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $293K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $331K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Garvey Texas Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations in education, the arts, health and family services, and regional history. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Garvey Texas Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests from charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Garvey Texas Foundation Inc's EIN?
Garvey Texas Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6031547. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Garvey Texas Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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