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Vandever Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Torrance, California · EIN 203906953

Vandever Family Foundation is a private foundation in Torrance, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $11,505 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $4,500 the year before.

50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$4,5006$96,551
2024$11,5054$91,720

How to apply

Vandever 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California3$6,505
Georgia1$5,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys and Girls Club
Atlanta, GA
Program services$5,000
Switzer Learning Center
Torrance, CA
Program services$4,000
Rolling Hills United Methodist Chur
Rolling Hls Ests, CA
Program services$2,000
Marine Mammal Care Center
San Pedro, CA
Program services$505

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Vandever Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Vandever Family Foundation give?

$11,505 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.

Who runs Vandever Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists James D Vandever (Director).

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