Vortex Cares Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Richmond, TX EIN: 86-1237797

Vortex Cares Inc is a private foundation, based in Richmond, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $28K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $11K.

Key facts about Vortex Cares Inc

In short: Vortex Cares Inc gave $11K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
86-1237797
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$10,558
Grants made (2024)
6
Average grant
$1,760
Median grant
$1,129
Total assets
$27,919
Primary geography
Texas (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$28K

+39.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$11K

-14.4% YoY

Grant Count

6

+100.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-57.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vortex Cares Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Vortex Cares Inc gives

  • Giving fell 66% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 725% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.

Cities

HoustonLoreauvilleArcolaCypressEl PasoFulshearGrand RapidsKatyLoveladyMissouri CityNew IberiaPearland

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K7 grants2021 6 grants2022 3 grants2023 6 grants2024

From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2024) to $31K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $11K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Fundacion Gekofund KGF: $1KFundacion Gekofund KGF$1KEva and Jesus Pineda: $1KEva and Jesus Pineda$1KFundacion AVA: $1KFundacion AVA$1K

The largest 2024 recipient was Fundacion Gekofund KGF ($1K). Together the top 3 received $3K.

Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($7,300), which are not listed by name.

Grant Size Distribution

22 grants across all recorded years

22<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
3 grants to individuals Recipients not named —$7,300
Fundacion Gekofund KGF Financial Assistance - Artificial Limbs for Children$1,200
Eva and Jesus Pineda Houston, TXFinancial Assistance - Clothing and Essentials$1,058
Fundacion AVA Financial Assistance - Underprivileged Children$1,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
$0$20K$40K$60K2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$27,919$20,052$34,645
Revenue$20,000—$54,000
Expenses$12,133$14,591$33,349
Qualifying Distributions$10,558$12,341$33,349
Distributable Amount$1,457$1,466$827

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Vortex Cares Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Justin Furnace

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Zenda Howard-Skinkle

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Lori Albert (2021) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Vortex Cares Inc

How much does Vortex Cares Inc give each year?

Vortex Cares Inc gave $11K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 3 grants.

What is Vortex Cares Inc's typical grant size?

Vortex Cares Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,129, and its average grant was $1,760, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Vortex Cares Inc give grants?

Vortex Cares Inc gives mostly in Texas: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.

Does Vortex Cares Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Vortex Cares Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are Vortex Cares Inc's largest grantees?

Vortex Cares Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Fundacion Gekofund KGF ($1,200), Eva and Jesus Pineda ($1,058) and Fundacion AVA ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($7,300), which are not listed by name. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Vortex Cares Inc?

Vortex Cares Inc reported $28K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Vortex Cares Inc's EIN?

Vortex Cares Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1237797. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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