Varshney Charitable Foundation Inc
Varshney Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Carrizo Springs, Texas. Its 2025 grants included support for a university and individuals receiving scholarships or help with medical expenses.
Varshney Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Varshney Charitable Foundation Inc gave $76K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $76,000
- +96.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,040
- +88.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $499,365
- -5.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Varshney Charitable Foundation Inc
- 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: 300 S 5Th St, Carrizo Springs, TX 78834
Phone: (830) 322-1380
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Varshney Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rice University ($50K). Together the top 4 received $53K.
Organizations only. It also paid 21 grants to individuals ($23,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 104 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 1% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
How Varshney Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 94% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $76K (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rice University Houston, TX | Charitable | $50,000 |
| 21 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $23,500 |
| Las Sendas Rural Health Center Crystal City, TX | Breast Cancer Drive | $1,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Dimmitt County Chamber of Commerce Carrizo Springs, TX | 2025 Cancer Walk | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Grantmaking totals reported by filing year:
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $499,365 | $47,480 | $77,771 | $76,000 | 25 | $76,455 | $47,025 | $68,526 |
| 2024 | $529,656 | $62,352 | $40,476 | $38,666 | 24 | $39,353 | $61,927 | $111,562 |
| 2023 | $507,780 | $50,611 | $19,331 | $17,500 | 20 | $68,025 | $50,236 | $49,704 |
| 2022 | $476,500 | $67,358 | $41,082 | $39,110 | 18 | $39,723 | $66,946 | $50,849 |
| 2021 | $450,224 | $524,538 | $14,633 | $12,910 | 17 | $13,785 | $68,146 | $40,271 |
| 2020 | $283,642 | $401,147 | $8,147 | $6,600 | 10 | — | $34,050 | $14,810 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Varshney Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $69K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $76,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest reported grant was $50,000 to Rice University in Houston, Texas, for a charitable purpose. Other listed grants included scholarships of $1,000 to $2,000 and medical-expense assistance of $1,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dr. Devendra K Varshney as president, Dr. Maya Varshney as vice president, Dr. Pooja Varshney as secretary, and Dr. Deepa Varshney as treasurer.
Varshney Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Devendra K. Varshney, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Devendra K. Varshney
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maya Varshney
V Ice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deepa Varshney
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pooja Varshney
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Varshney Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Varshney Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Varshney Charitable Foundation Inc gave $76K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $39K across 24 grants.
What is Varshney Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Varshney Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,040, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Varshney Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Varshney Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Varshney Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Varshney Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (13 grants) and "Medical Expenses" (8 grants).
Who are Varshney Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Varshney Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Rice University ($50,000), Las Sendas Rural Health Center ($1,000) and Leukemia and Lymphoma Society ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 21 grants to individuals ($23,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Varshney Charitable Foundation Inc?
Varshney Charitable Foundation Inc reported $499K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $76K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Varshney Charitable Foundation Inc?
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 Varshney Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Varshney Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1578581. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Varshney Charitable Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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