Vinson & Elkins LLP Scholarship Foundation
Vinson & Elkins LLP Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its stated purpose is to provide financial assistance to students interested in pursuing a career in law.
Vinson & Elkins LLP Scholarship Foundation at a glance
In short: Vinson & Elkins LLP Scholarship Foundation gave $70K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,432
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- -6.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,429
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- 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 October 2026.
How to apply to Vinson & Elkins LLP Scholarship Foundation
- Review Cycle
- April 15, 2024. This was a past application deadline as of October 2, 2026.
- Deadline
- April 15, 2024.
- Contact
Application contact: Ariel Alaniz Human Resources
Mailing address: 845 Texas Avenue Suite 4700, Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (713) 758-2222
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vinson & Elkins LLP Scholarship Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 147 grants of 147 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Vinson & Elkins LLP Scholarship Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
- In 2024 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $85K (2022). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 29 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $70,432 |
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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 | — | $70,437 | $70,437 | $70,432 | 29 | $70,432 | $224 |
| 2023 | — | $75,449 | $75,449 | $75,449 | 31 | $75,449 | $185 |
| 2022 | — | $84,682 | $84,682 | $84,682 | 34 | $84,682 | $157 |
| 2021 | — | $73,645 | $81,145 | $81,145 | 29 | $81,145 | $498 |
| 2020 | $7,500 | $67,169 | $60,019 | $60,019 | 24 | — | $402 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vinson & Elkins LLP Scholarship Foundation reported a distributable amount of $224 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 states that its purpose is to provide financial assistance to students interested in pursuing a career in law. Its 2024 grants were designated for scholarships to individual recipients.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 29 scholarship grants totaling $70,432. Grants ranged from $783 to $3,750, with a median of $2,500. The largest grant was $3,750; the other listed largest grants were $2,500 each. All grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists an application PDF, an essay, a résumé, financial aid applications, two letters of recommendation, and high school records as required materials. Applicants must be high school seniors with strong academic credentials, demonstrated interest in the legal profession, and financial need.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these directors: Lina G. Dimachkieh, Mike Bielby, Doug Bland, Quentin Smith, Milam Foster Newby, and Creighton Smith.
Vinson & Elkins LLP Scholarship Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dimachkieh Lina G.
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Newby Milam Foster
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Smith Creighton
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bielby Mike
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bland Doug
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Smith Quentin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Kuperman Shay S. (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Matthews Rebecca (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Early Mark (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 Vinson & Elkins LLP Scholarship Foundation
How much does Vinson & Elkins LLP Scholarship Foundation give each year?
Vinson & Elkins LLP Scholarship Foundation gave $70K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $75K across 31 grants.
What is Vinson & Elkins LLP Scholarship Foundation's typical grant size?
Vinson & Elkins LLP Scholarship Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,429, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Vinson & Elkins LLP Scholarship Foundation give grants?
Vinson & Elkins LLP Scholarship Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Vinson & Elkins LLP Scholarship Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Vinson & Elkins LLP Scholarship Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (29 grants).
What does Vinson & Elkins LLP Scholarship Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its purpose is to provide financial assistance to students interested in pursuing a career in law. Its 2024 grants were designated for scholarships to individual recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vinson & Elkins LLP Scholarship Foundation?
Vinson & Elkins LLP Scholarship Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
How much is Vinson & Elkins LLP Scholarship Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Vinson & Elkins LLP Scholarship Foundation reported a distributable amount of $224 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Vinson & Elkins LLP Scholarship Foundation's EIN?
Vinson & Elkins LLP Scholarship Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0428361. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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