The Javier Vega Jr Foundation Inc
The Javier Vega Jr Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Kingsville, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $28K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $2K.
The Javier Vega Jr Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Javier Vega Jr Foundation Inc gave $2K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $600), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,800
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $600
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $600
- Total assets
- $27,815
- -21.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Javier Vega Jr Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rural South TX Economic Development ($600). Together the top 3 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Javier Vega Jr Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $2K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rural South TX Economic Development Riviera, TX | Operations | $600 |
| Saving a Hero's Place Inc San Antonio, TX | Operations | $600 |
| Brush Country CASA Kingsville, TX | Operations | $600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,815 | $14,006 | $21,388 | $1,800 | 3 | $1,800 | $1,583 |
| 2023 | $35,197 | $910 | $2,685 | $1,800 | 4 | $1,800 | $1,825 |
| 2022 | $36,972 | $3,410 | $2,450 | $1,800 | 4 | $1,800 | $1,826 |
| 2021 | $36,012 | $1,050 | $600 | — | — | — | $1,761 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Javier Vega Jr Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Javier Vega Jr Foundation Inc is led by Jesse Rivera, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jesse Rivera
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Modesto Morales-Trevino
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Remberto Arteaga
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jiovanni Vega
Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tosh Cuellar (2021–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 The Javier Vega Jr Foundation Inc
How much does The Javier Vega Jr Foundation Inc give each year?
The Javier Vega Jr Foundation Inc gave $2K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 4 grants.
What is The Javier Vega Jr Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Javier Vega Jr Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $600, and its average grant was $600, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Javier Vega Jr Foundation Inc give grants?
The Javier Vega Jr Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Javier Vega Jr Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Javier Vega Jr Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (3 grants).
How large is The Javier Vega Jr Foundation Inc?
The Javier Vega Jr Foundation Inc reported $28K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Javier Vega Jr Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Javier Vega Jr Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2233789. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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