Victor & Betty Cavdek Foundation
The Victor & Betty Cavdek Foundation is a private foundation based in Henderson, Nevada. Its 2023 IRS filing is marked as a final return, and the filing states that the foundation liquidated its assets and distributed them to charitable organizations after Victor Cavdek’s death on April 22, 2023. The foundation therefore appears to have wound down.
Victor & Betty Cavdek Foundation at a glance
In short: Victor & Betty Cavdek Foundation gave $222K across 11 grants in 2023 (avg $20K), top state California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $221,800
- +2818.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $20,164
- +2818.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $11,090
- Primary geography
- California (45% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Victor & Betty Cavdek Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2023 filing is marked as final.
- Contact
Mailing address: 183 Kachina Dr, Henderson, NV 89074
Phone: (702) 889-1454
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Victor & Betty Cavdek Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Three Angels Broadcasting Network ($44K). Together the top 10 received $211K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 grant dollars were reported as going to recipients in California (45%), Illinois (20%), Nevada (10%), Utah (5%), and Arizona (5%). The listed grants also include recipients in Idaho, Connecticut, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Victor & Betty Cavdek Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1220% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $222K (2023). In 2023 it made 11 grants totaling $222K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Three Angels Broadcasting Network West Frankfort, IL | General Use | $44,360 |
| The Carter Report Inc Thousands Oaks, CA | General Use | $44,360 |
| Amazing Facts International Granite Bay, CA | General Use | $44,360 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | General Use | $11,090 |
| Las Vegas Rescue Mission Las Vegas, NV | General Use | $11,090 |
| The Salvation Army Phoenix, AZ | General Use | $11,090 |
| Animals in Distress Association Boise, ID | General Use | $11,090 |
| Friends of Animals Darien, CT | General Use | $11,090 |
| City Mission of Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | General Use | $11,090 |
| Humane Farming Association San Rafael, CA | General Use | $11,090 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— = not provided.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-153,161 | $231,558 | $221,800 | 11 | $231,558 | $2,427 | $9,534 |
| 2022 | $384,719 | $-21,657 | $8,790 | $7,600 | 11 | $7,600 | $5,278 | $11,588 |
| 2021 | $406,379 | — | $17,980 | $16,600 | 11 | $16,600 | $4,768 | $14,712 |
| 2020 | $407,121 | — | $17,735 | $16,800 | 11 | — | $2,708 | $13,641 |
| 2019 | $407,121 | $-23,641 | $17,491 | $16,600 | 11 | — | $2,407 | $9,622 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Victor & Betty Cavdek Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include proclaiming the Christian gospel, supporting animal welfare and wildlife rescue, and serving people experiencing homelessness or other need. For example, Three Angels Broadcasting Network describes its mission as proclaiming salvation through Jesus Christ via television, radio, and the internet, while Best Friends Animal Society describes its work as saving dogs and cats in shelters and advancing a no-kill goal. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $221,800. Grant amounts ranged from $11,090 to $44,360, with a median of $11,090.
Three Angels Broadcasting Network, The Carter Report Inc, and Amazing Facts International each received $44,360. Other listed recipients receiving $11,090 each included Best Friends Animal Society, Las Vegas Rescue Mission, The an individual recipient, Animals in Distress Association, Friends of Animals, City Mission of Las Vegas, Humane Farming Association, and Animal Welfare Institute. The filing lists each grant purpose as “GENERAL USE.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Victor Cavdek as president and Donald Terpin as trustee.
Victor & Betty Cavdek Foundation is led by Victor Cavdek, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Victor Cavdek
President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald Terpin
Trustee
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Victor & Betty Cavdek Foundation
How much does Victor & Betty Cavdek Foundation give each year?
Victor & Betty Cavdek Foundation gave $222K across 11 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $8K across 11 grants.
What is Victor & Betty Cavdek Foundation's typical grant size?
Victor & Betty Cavdek Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $11,090, and its average grant was $20,164, across 11 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Victor & Betty Cavdek Foundation give grants?
Victor & Betty Cavdek Foundation's top state is California, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (20%) and Nevada (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (2 grants).
Does Victor & Betty Cavdek Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Victor & Betty Cavdek Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Victor & Betty Cavdek Foundation's largest grantees?
Victor & Betty Cavdek Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Three Angels Broadcasting Network ($44,360), The Carter Report Inc ($44,360) and Amazing Facts International ($44,360), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Victor & Betty Cavdek Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include proclaiming the Christian gospel, supporting animal welfare and wildlife rescue, and serving people experiencing homelessness or other need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Victor & Betty Cavdek Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Victor & Betty Cavdek Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Victor & Betty Cavdek Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Victor & Betty Cavdek Foundation's EIN?
Victor & Betty Cavdek Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3527630. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does Victor & Betty Cavdek Foundation 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 3, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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