Varrichio Family Foundation
Varrichio Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Plano, Texas. It supports charitable organizations through grants, with 2024 giving including organizations in Texas and several other states.
Varrichio Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Varrichio Family Foundation gave $168K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $167,700
- +19.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +17.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,082
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,102,284
- +2.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (11 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (88% 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 Varrichio Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5829 Red Wolf Lane, Plano, TX 75093
Phone: (972) 975-0127
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Varrichio Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Philips Episcopal Church ($60K). Together the top 10 received $131K.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 137 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The remaining reported shares went to recipients in Minnesota (6%), California (1%), New York (1%), and Virginia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Varrichio Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 33 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% of 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 $125K (2022) to $168K (2024). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $168K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Philips Episcopal Church Frisco, TX | General Fund | $60,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County Plano, TX | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Children's Medical Center Dallas, TX | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Defender of Freedom Coppell, TX | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Goldstar Stables and Sanctuary Farmersville, TX | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Tanzania Health Partnership Minneapolis, MN | General Fund | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army Dallas, TX | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Dallas Arboretum Dallas, TX | General Fund | $4,500 |
| Alive at Last Frisco, TX | General Fund | $3,500 |
| Day Spring Assisted Living Plano, TX | General Fund | $3,000 |
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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 | $2,102,284 | $250,390 | $205,107 | $167,700 | 33 | $167,700 | $214,455 | $142,442 |
| 2023 | $2,056,370 | $150,587 | $181,825 | $140,450 | 28 | $140,450 | $113,810 | $121,690 |
| 2022 | $2,086,347 | $276,691 | $165,472 | $125,000 | 25 | $125,000 | $238,814 | $125,280 |
| 2021 | $1,975,499 | $341,206 | $173,640 | $132,690 | 27 | $132,690 | $300,256 | $138,654 |
| 2020 | $1,801,124 | $82,674 | $167,493 | $133,956 | 24 | — | $49,137 | $113,046 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Varrichio Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $142K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants support organizations working in areas including religious services, children’s advocacy, health care, support for people affected by exploitation, environmental conservation, animal welfare, and economic empowerment.
Grantees describe their own work in varied ways. Tanzania Health Partnership says it develops the capacity and sustainability of Dodoma Christian Medical Center to provide high-quality, compassionate, Tanzanian-led health care. Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County says it provides safety, healing, and justice to children victimized by abuse and neglect. Alive at Last says it helps victims of sexual exploitation and trafficking live free and discover their God-given purpose. Tahoe Fund says it uses philanthropy to improve the Lake Tahoe environment, while Operation Kindness says it provides lifesaving care, programs, and community resources for pets and the people who love them.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $167,700. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $60,000, with a median of $2,000. Its largest grant was $60,000 to St Philips Episcopal Church in Frisco, Texas. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County, Children’s Medical Center, Defender of Freedom, Goldstar Stables and Sanctuary, Tanzania Health Partnership, and The Salvation Army.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anthony Varrichio, Jonathan Varrichio, and Sherrie Varrichio as directors.
Varrichio Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anthony Varrichio
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Varrichio
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherrie Varrichio
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Varrichio Family Foundation
How much does Varrichio Family Foundation give each year?
Varrichio Family Foundation gave $168K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $140K across 28 grants.
What is Varrichio Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Varrichio Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,082, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Varrichio Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Varrichio Family Foundation give grants?
Varrichio Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (9 grants), Plano, TX (4 grants), Frisco, TX (3 grants) and Carrollton, TX (2 grants).
Does Varrichio Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Varrichio Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Varrichio Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Varrichio Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Philips Episcopal Church ($60,000), Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County ($10,000) and Children's Medical Center ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Varrichio Family Foundation?
Varrichio Family Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $168K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $142K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Varrichio Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Varrichio Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Varrichio Family Foundation's EIN?
Varrichio Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3746943. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Varrichio Family 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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