The Vadasz Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Vadasz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sonoma, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 54 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.6 million
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$9.4 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
22% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.5 million | 48 | $11.6 million |
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 65 | $9.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 54 | $9.4 million |
How to apply
The Vadasz Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Vadasz Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 52 | $1.6 million |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation | General Support | $150,000 |
| Sonoma Family Meal | General Support | $150,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Education Foundation | General Support | $143,000 |
| Transcendence Theatre Company | General Support | $132,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Education Foundation | General Support | $120,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Sonoma Valle | Support for Teen Services | $100,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance | General Support | $70,000 |
| Redwood Empire Food Bank | General Support | $50,000 |
| Jack London Park Partners | JLPP Education Support | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | Education Program Support | $50,000 |
| Vivo | General Support | $50,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Authors Festival | General Support | $50,000 |
| Sonoma Community Center | General Support | $40,000 |
| Art Escape | General Support | $40,000 |
| Work On Climate | General Support | $35,000 |
| Sonoma Immigrant Services | General Support | $30,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Museum of Art | General Support | $25,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Education Foundation | Summer Math Program | $23,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Sonoma Valle | Support for Fundraising Event | $20,000 |
| CalMatters | General Support | $15,000 |
| UCSF Foundation Cardiology Council | General Support | $15,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Museum of Art | General Support | $10,000 |
| La Luz Center | Fundraising Support | $10,000 |
| Sonoma Community Center | Support for fundraising event | $10,000 |
| Sonoma Plein Air Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| Vintage House | General Support | $10,000 |
| Transcendence Theatre Company | General Support | $10,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Museum of Art | Fundraising Support | $10,000 |
| Sonoma Land Trust | General Support | $10,000 |
| Sonoma Community Center | General Support | $10,000 |
| Jack London Park Partners | JLPP Education Support | $10,000 |
| UCSF Foundation Cardiology Council | General Support | $10,000 |
| Jack London Park Partners | JLPP Education Support | $10,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Education Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| Sonoma Speaker Series | General Support | $10,000 |
| Ksvy | General Support | $10,000 |
| Sonoma Arts Live | Upgrade Microphone Equipment | $10,000 |
| California College of the Arts | General Support | $10,000 |
| Sonoma Plein Air Foundation | Fundraising Support | $8,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Les L Vadasz
- Judy K Vadasz
- David Vadasz
- Meghan O Banyon
Questions people ask
Does The Vadasz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Vadasz Family Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Vadasz Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Les L Vadasz (Dir./Pres.), Judy K Vadasz (Dir./Treas.), David Vadasz (Director) and Meghan O Banyon (Foundation Mgr.).
What does The Vadasz Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and food and hunger.