The Six Four Foundation
The Six Four Foundation is a private foundation based in Lewisville, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 17 grants totaling $11,854,333 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in medical research, education, disaster relief, and services for people with disabilities.
The Six Four Foundation at a glance
In short: The Six Four Foundation gave $11.9M across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $697K), mostly in New York. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,854,333
- +328.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $697,314
- +277.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $10,166,909
- +86.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (2 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (51% 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 The Six Four Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 401 E Corporate Drive Ste 200, Lewisville, TX 75057
Phone: (972) 318-6100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Six Four Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vellore Christian Medical College Foundation ($5.9M). Together the top 10 received $11.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 71 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (51%), California (30%), Texas (9%), Massachusetts (8%), and Illinois (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Six Four Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 17 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $505K; repeat grants $723K. How we count
Medians: $505K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 729% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $1.4M (2021) to $11.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $11.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vellore Christian Medical College Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted Program Grant | $5,945,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted Program Grant | $3,200,000 |
| American Red Cross - North Texas Region Dallas, TX | Unrestricted Program Grant | $1,000,000 |
| Thrive Scholars Boston, MA | Unrestricted Program Grant | $750,000 |
| Indiaspora San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted Program Grant | $333,333 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | Unrestricted Program Grant | $200,000 |
| American India Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted Program Grant | $100,000 |
| Mt Carmel Educational Foundation Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Program Grant | $100,000 |
| Operation Healing Forces Tampa, FL | Unrestricted Program Grant | $100,000 |
| St Baldrick's Foundation Monrovia, CA | Unrestricted Program Grant | $50,000 |
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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 | $10,166,909 | $16,580,552 | $11,859,311 | $11,854,333 | 17 | $11,859,311 | $728,592 |
| 2023 | $5,455,668 | $7,971,957 | $2,773,776 | $2,768,333 | 15 | $2,773,776 | $230,958 |
| 2022 | $252,487 | $2,912,816 | $3,955,382 | $3,948,633 | 17 | $3,955,382 | $69,303 |
| 2021 | $1,290,053 | $2,638,451 | $1,437,902 | $1,430,250 | 12 | $1,437,902 | $47,086 |
| 2020 | $89,504 | $500,000 | $1,741,237 | $1,736,000 | 10 | — | $33,626 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Six Four Foundation reported a distributable amount of $729K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Prostate Cancer Foundation describes its work as funding research on prostate cancer biology and treatment, while St. Baldrick’s Foundation describes its work as supporting research toward cures for childhood cancers. Connecting Point of Park Cities says it provides social, educational, vocational, and recreational services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Other supported organizations describe their missions as transforming the success of the Indian diaspora into worldwide impact (Indiaspora), supporting the well-being of wounded, ill, and injured Special Operations Forces service members, veterans, and their families (Operation Healing Forces), and helping families access easy, healthy, affordable meal recipes (Fare Meals).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $11,854,333. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,945,000, with a median of $100,000. The largest reported awards included $5,945,000 to Vellore Christian Medical College Foundation, $3,200,000 to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, $1,000,000 to the American Red Cross – North Texas Region, and $750,000 to Thrive Scholars. Each was listed as an unrestricted program grant.
Other reported grants included $333,333 to Indiaspora, $200,000 to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, $100,000 each to American India Foundation, MT Carmel Educational Foundation, and Operation Healing Forces, and $50,000 to St. Baldrick’s Foundation. The foundation also reported $25,000 to Connecting Point of Park Cities and $15,000 to Nomi Network.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Six Four Foundation is led by V. Prem Watsa, President [:amp:] Di since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
V. Prem Watsa
President [:amp:] Di
President → President [:amp:] Di, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger D. Lace
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Rowe
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Allen
Vice President [:amp
Vice President [:amp:] Treasurer → Vice President [:amp, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Eric P. Salberg (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Anthony F Griffiths (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jenn Allen (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Rick Salsberg (2021) — Director
- Former: Ronald Schokking (2020) — Director
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 The Six Four Foundation
How much does The Six Four Foundation give each year?
The Six Four Foundation gave $11.9M across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.8M across 15 grants.
What is The Six Four Foundation's typical grant size?
The Six Four Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $697,314, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Six Four Foundation that year got $505K on average.
Where does The Six Four Foundation give grants?
The Six Four Foundation gives mostly in New York: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (30%) and Texas (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Dallas, TX (2 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does The Six Four Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Six Four Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Six Four Foundation's largest grantees?
The Six Four Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Vellore Christian Medical College Foundation ($5,945,000), Prostate Cancer Foundation ($3,200,000) and American Red Cross - North Texas Region ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Six Four Foundation?
The Six Four Foundation reported $10.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $729K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Six Four Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Prostate Cancer Foundation describes its work as funding research on prostate cancer biology and treatment, while St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Six Four Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Six Four Foundation's EIN?
The Six Four Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 98-0364976. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Six Four Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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